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.

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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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U.S. Small Business Administration

8(a) Business Development Program

Program established by the SBA to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access federal contracting opportunities.

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America's Seed Fund

A SBA-sponsored fund that awards funding to startups and small businesses.

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Empire State Development

Matching Grants Leverage Program

NYSTAR reviews and coordinates requests for New York State matching grants and support letters to strengthen applicants' proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and other grant‑making organizations, aiming to attract more federal R&D funding for technology development and commercialization in New York State.

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New York Business Express

A comprehensive resource for starting, running, and growing a business in New York State, including a Business Wizard and information on support programs and incentives.

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Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers

Provides training, counseling and technical assistance to entrepreneurs through centers throughout the state.

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Innovation Matching Grants Program

Provides matching grant funding for innovative projects that align with state priorities.

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New York State Accelerators and Competitions

Connects scalable companies with New York State’s top universities, talent, and manufacturing facilities through support of several cutting‑edge accelerator programs and funding competitions.

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Emerging and Regional Partner Program Fund

Invests in diverse fund managers with first‑, second‑ or third‑time funds, or with managers who will use the funds to invest in areas of New York State where venture capital is less readily available.

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Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

Provides funding and support to disadvantaged business enterprises seeking to operate airport concession businesses.

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Export Marketing Assistance Service (EMAS)

The Export Marketing Assistance Service (EMAS) helps New York State businesses find sales agents or distributors abroad by providing local expertise, customized market research, and partner identification through Global NY’s international offices.

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Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

The Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) offers grant funding to New York small businesses to support export‑related activities such as foreign trade missions, trade show participation, export training workshops, market trips, website translation, international marketing campaigns, compliance testing, consultancy services, and export credit insurance premium reimbursement.

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New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program

Provides access to bid bonds, payment and performance bonds for contractors performing on publicly funded projects via participating surety companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US retail grants