US Sector Grants

Retail & E-commerce Business Grants

Retail and e-commerce businesses can access grants for digital transformation, premises improvement, and high street revitalisation. Local authorities and business improvement districts are key funding sources.

192grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

High Street Support

High street shops can access shop front improvement grants, business rate relief, and local authority business support. Town centre regeneration programmes provide additional opportunities.

Digital Transformation

Grants support retailers moving online or improving their digital presence. E-commerce development, inventory systems, and digital marketing may be funded through regional schemes.

Sustainability & Accessibility

Retail businesses can access grants for energy efficiency, accessibility improvements, and sustainable practices. These often come through local authority programmes.

US Retail Grants

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Empire State Development

Market New York - Tourism Grant Program

Market New York is a grant program that provides funding for tourism marketing initiatives, special events, and business events to boost tourism in New York State. It supports destinations, attractions, festivals, expos, agritourism, athletic tournaments, and conferences.

up to $7 millionNew York31 Jul 2025
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Empire State Development

East Side Building Fund

The East Side Building Fund is a $10 million joint fund that provides ESD capital grants for building and site improvements—such as stabilization, façade and interior renovations—to revitalize mixed‑use commercial districts on Buffalo’s East Side.

$10 millionNew York27 Jun 2025
All Sectors
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Founders First CDC

The Kitty Fund

The Kitty Fund will award a total of $20,000 to 20 small business owners who identify as mothers through the Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant.

$20,000Nationwide1 Mar 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

NY FIRST Medical School Grant Program

The NYFIRST medical school grant program provides up to $1 million to New York State medical schools to recruit or retain top life‑science researchers, supporting lab setup, equipment, and staff, with a required 2:1 matching contribution.

$1.0 millionNew York15 May 2026
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Empire State Development

Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program

The Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program provides competitive grants of $100,000 to $750,000 to municipalities and non‑profit organizations (or on behalf of New York State businesses) to purchase equipment for collecting, processing, and recycling large‑scale business food waste, aiming to expand organics recycling infrastructure and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions in New York State.

$100,000 - $750,000 per grant (total program funding $4 million)New York23 May 2025
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Mass.gov

Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP)

The Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) provides tax credits—typically $10,000 to $15,000 per new full‑time job—to businesses that invest in projects in Massachusetts that create jobs.

$10,000 - $15,000 per jobMassachusetts6 May 2026
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Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Community Development Block Grant Planning and Feasibility Studies Grant

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning and Feasibility Study Grant helps Colorado communities plan economic development projects that create or retain permanent jobs.

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Colorado Change Leader Program

This program teaches cultural and community leaders how to handle change in organizations, communities, and their daily lives.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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CannaBusiness Growth Technical Assistance

The Cannabis Business Office is excited to announce a new educational program that offers vertical specific content to social equity cannabis businesses at no cost.

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Cannabis Business Pitch Competition

The Cannabis Business Pitch Competition is a mentorship and funding opportunity for social equity cannabis businesses who have reached critical business development milestones and have demonstrated a readiness to seek external investments.

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Cannabis Business Office

Access to Experts

The Cannabis Business Office is excited to offer a pilot program entitled Access to Experts. Qualifying subject matter experts will provide services in compliance, marketing, and financial consulting at low or no cost to Social Equity Licensee cannabis businesses.

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Washington State Department of Commerce

Associate Development Organizations (ADOs) Grants

Local economic development partners in each of Washington’s 39 counties, providing resources, loans, grants, and support for growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US retail grants