Business Commerce Grants

The grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the U.S. by providing planning and technical assistance investments. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Applications must be submitted through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform at sfgrants.eda.gov, as submissions via Grants.gov are no longer accepted.

The NSF National I-Corps program aims to accelerate the translation of foundational research into marketable technologies, products, and services by providing entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and funding to NSF-funded researchers. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education in the U.S., such as community colleges and universities, acting on behalf of their faculty members. To apply, proposals must be submitted by these institutions, and specific instructions are provided for international branch campuses if applicable.

The NIH intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for small business concerns (SBCs) to support the commercialization of previously or currently funded SBIR and STTR Phase II and Phase IIB projects through the Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) program. Eligible applicants are U.S. small businesses that have active Phase II or IIB SBIR/STTR awards within the last 36 months. Applications are not currently being solicited, but potential applicants are encouraged to prepare for future submissions and can contact SEEDinfo@nih.gov for more information.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applications aimed at supporting the commercialization of cancer-relevant projects previously funded under SBIR or STTR Phase II awards. Eligible applicants include small businesses, nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions. While applications are not currently being accepted, the NOFO is expected to be published in Summer 2025, with applications due in Fall 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to develop collaborations and projects in the meantime.

The grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the U.S. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Applications must be submitted through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform at sfgrants.eda.gov, as submissions via Grants.gov are no longer accepted.

The grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States through strategic investments in research and technical assistance projects. Eligible applicants include various entities such as District Organizations, Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations. To apply, interested parties must first submit a Concept Proposal to rnta@eda.gov, and upon review, they will receive an invitation to submit a Full Application through the new Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform.

The grant aims to support the career development of investigators new to entrepreneurship within small businesses, focusing on enhancing their entrepreneurial skills while conducting research and development. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and specific minority-serving institutions, while non-domestic entities are not eligible. Application details are not provided in the description, but interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.

The grant aims to support the career development of investigators new to entrepreneurship by facilitating their transition into small business roles while conducting research and development. Eligible applicants include small businesses, with a focus on scientists and professionals who have strong research skills but limited entrepreneurial experience. Application details are not specified in the provided text; for more information, applicants should refer to the full opportunity announcement or contact NIH Grants Information.

The grant aims to develop partnerships with organizations that align with MCC's goals of poverty reduction through economic growth, enhancing access to research, data, and innovative practices. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based organizations, both for-profit and non-profit, while individuals and U.S. government agencies are not eligible. The application process involves a four-stage competitive process starting with concept papers, followed by co-creation, application, and award stages.

The grant aims to support a variety of eligible applicants, including small businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Eligible applicants include small businesses, various levels of government, and a range of nonprofit organizations, including those serving specific communities. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed instructions and contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.

The purpose of this grant is to support Small Business Concerns (SBCs) in submitting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applications for investigator-initiated exploratory clinical trials related to the mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Eligible applicants are small businesses, with only SBIR Phase II and Fast-Track applications being accepted; Phase I applications are only permitted as part of a Fast-Track application. For application details, refer to the full opportunity announcement and contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.

The grant aims to support small business concerns (SBCs) in developing technologies for commercialization that address health-related social needs impacting substance use disorders (excluding alcohol use disorder). Eligible applicants are small businesses, while non-domestic entities and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. For application details, refer to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.