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.

188grants 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

188 grants found

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Start.Pivot.Grow.

Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant

The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant provides $2,500 in non-dilutive funding to small businesses for essential expenses like rent, inventory, or marketing.

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All SectorsStartup Support
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and FedEx

Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program

The program helps small businesses put plans in place to prepare for disaster and also provides immediate emergency funding when necessary.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Skip Instant Grants

The Skip Instant Grants offer funding opportunities with shorter turnaround windows.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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HerSuiteSpot

Hustler's Microgrant

The Hustler's MicroGrant offers $1,000 in funding to support passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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The Freed Fellowship

The Freed Fellowship Grant

The Freed Fellowship Grant offers a monthly $500 grant to U.S.-based small business owners.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Awesome Foundation

Awesome Foundation Grants

The Awesome Foundation awards grants of $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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500 Global

500 Global Flagship Accelerator

The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator program offers a four-month accelerator program based in San Francisco, along with a $150,000 investment.

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All SectorsStartup Support
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U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)

The EDA offers ongoing funding opportunities for projects that support regional and national economic development.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

The STEP program distributes federal funds through state entities to assist small businesses desiring to export products.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

The MBDA offers targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism

Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)

The TEF offers 'deal-closing' grants to companies competing with out-of-state sites for new projects in Texas.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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City and County of San Francisco

San Francisco Accessibility Grant

The grant can cover expenses like accessible equipment, construction to remove ADA barriers, CASp inspections, design services, and relevant permit fees.

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All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US retail grants