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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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

Illinois Infrastructure Grants

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) offers capital grants to support various projects that benefit local communities and businesses.

Up to $3 billionIllinoisInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Washington State Department of Commerce

Washington Employee Ownership Program (WA-EOP)

The WA-EOP provides support for employee ownership of businesses in Washington state.

VariesWashingtonInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Disaster Recovery Initiative

The Disaster Recovery Initiative provides funding to communities affected by disasters for recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Up to $10 millionFloridaInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program

The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program provides loan guarantees to small businesses and communities for economic development projects.

Up to $5 millionFloridaInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Empire State Development

New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

New York State has been awarded more than $500 million in federal SSBCI funding to help small, and traditionally disadvantaged, businesses succeed— with a focus on post-pandemic recovery.

Over $500 millionNationwideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program

Provides funding for community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals in small cities.

Up to $500,000FloridaInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Empire State Development

Small Business Environmental Support Office

Provides support for small businesses on environmental issues.

No funding amountNationwideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

New York Business Express

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

No funding amountNationwideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers

A program that, for nearly 40 years, has supported entrepreneurs with training, counseling and technical assistance at EACs throughout the state.

No funding amountNationwideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

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.

No funding amountNationwideInvalid Date
All SectorsFinance & Investment
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Wish

The Wish Local Empowerment Program

Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.

$500 - $2,000NationwideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Supplier Innovative Finance Program

Offers up to $5,000 in unrestricted grants to help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in New York grow and access capital.

Up to $5,000New YorkInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US retail grants