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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U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages

The U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for grants to support language infrastructure and documentation.

VariesNationwide17 Feb 2026
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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U.S. Mission to Brazil

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Brazil

The U.S. Mission to Brazil is accepting applications for grants to support alumni engagement innovation.

$5,000 - $35,000Brazil18 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Zoom

Zoom Solopreneur 50

A national recognition program supporting independent entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of work.

Up to $150,000Nationwide13 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp

Intuit QuickBooks x Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program

The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program awards $20,000 grants to U.S. small businesses with owners aged 18 or older that show courage, perseverance, and integrity.

$20,000Nationwide14 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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DCEO

Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program (Round 2)

The Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program seeks to promote bioprocessing in Illinois by providing assistance with the infrastructure and capital equipment necessary to expand training and research capacity in the state.

VariesIllinois16 Feb 2026
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
upcoming
Dare To Post

Dare To Post Challenge

The Dare To Post Challenge offers a $100,000 prize pool split evenly among eligible creators who complete a 30-day daily posting challenge on Instagram.

$100,000NationwideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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The UPS Store

The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge

The 2026 UPS Store Small Biz Challenge offers entrepreneurs the chance to win a grand prize, including a cash award from the $35,000 prize pool and a spotlight in Inc. magazine.

$35,000Nationwide22 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Skip

Skip's $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants

The Skip's $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants offer funding to support U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners.

$10,000Nationwide6 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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DCEO

SBIR/STTR Match Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant programs that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform research and development (R&D) on technology of interest to federal agencies.

VariesIllinois30 Jun 2026
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
upcoming
SBA

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a grant program that helps small businesses expand their exports.

VariesNationwide6 Jun 2024
All SectorsExport & Trade
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Waterbury/WBDC

Waterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program

Offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to eligible small businesses located in Waterbury, Connecticut.

$2,500 - $10,000Connecticut15 Mar 2026
All SectorsBusiness Growth
upcoming
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US retail grants