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Grants for International Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 522 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in International. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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522 grants found

Grants to Alberta Food Producers for Business Development and Market Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta food producers and agriculture-based for-profits for business development efforts. Funding is intended to promote economic development through investments in projects, company growth, market expansion, and the creation of jobs in Alberta. This pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 202696

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Businesses to Promote Success in the Digital Economy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 203285

Grants to USA Businesses for Natural Disaster Recovery and Preparedness

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories businesses to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. The purpose of the program is to assist the owners of small businesses in preparing for disasters, and to provide turnaround relief funding for those prepared bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 203390

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Agencies, and Businesses in Multiple Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses for business expansion projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203747

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Strengthen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Businesses in Eligible Locations for Products to Benefit the...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta individuals and businesses in eligible locations to develop products that benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to starting and running a new business, including but not limited to wages, capital items, adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 204074

Grants to Yukon Artists, Collectives, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and First Nations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individual artists and creatives, collectives, nonprofit societies, businesses, municipal agencies, and First Nations for projects and professional development. Funding is intended to assist people in the creative and cultural indus...

GrantWatch ID#: 204656

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms for Investigative Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on inequities in healthcare. The purpose of the program is to help expose health system failures and inequities. Funding may be used for the hard costs of re...

GrantWatch ID#: 204813

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms for Investigative Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on systemic issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices,...

GrantWatch ID#: 204815

Grants to Alberta Businesses to Enhance the Outdoor Appearance of Business Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alberta businesses in eligible regions to enhance the outdoor appearance of business facilities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible enhancements include seasonal decorations, bike racks, outdoor furnitu...

GrantWatch ID#: 204852

Opportunity for Ontario Industrial Property Owners to Receive Development Certification

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Ontario industrial property owners to receive development certification for their site. Applicants are required to consult with the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to expedite the search process for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205411

In-Kind Mental Health Training to Nova Scotia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind training services to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses to address mental health issues. This opportunity offers training that will be conducted in a single six-hour course. The course presents instruction on mental health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 205441

Loans to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to me...

GrantWatch ID#: 205930

Grants to Yukon Agencies, First Nations, and Community-Based Businesses and Associations to In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon municipal agencies, First Nations governments and development corporations, community associations and societies, and community-based businesses to increase energy production within the province. Funding is intended to support projects that increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 206480

Grants to Canada Businesses and Nonprofits to Promote Expansion, Collaboration, and Creativity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations to promote expansion, collaboration, and creativity. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit a statement of interest prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to bolster ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207029

Grants to USA Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners to Implement Conservation Practices in Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 207277

Rebates to Nova Scotia Businesses to Increase Competitiveness

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Nova Scotia businesses to help them become more competitive. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to request an application. Funding is intended to be applied toward direct costs associated with improving production methods, creating ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 207817

Grants to Prince Edward Island Businesses to Translate Websites from English to French

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Prince Edward Island businesses to translate websites from English to French. The purpose of the program is to enhance the web presence of tourism products and services to benefit Francophone visitors to the region. Enhanced support is also...

GrantWatch ID#: 209185

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to Ontario Employers, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, IHEs, and Agencies for Capital Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 209803

Grants to Manitoba For-Profits to Explore Export Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba for-profit businesses for opportunities that will assist with evaluating export potential. Funding is intended for attendance at tradeshows and participation in trade missions outside of the province with the goal of assessing or initiating busi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209974

Grants to Manitoba Companies to Promote International Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Manitoba for-profit entities to host international buyers who are visiting the province for the first time. Funding is intended to host buyers who are seeking new products or services from local suppliers. The goal of the grant program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 209976

Grants to Ontario Businesses for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario businesses in eligible regions for cosmetic and functional improvements to the exterior of their buildings. Funding is intended for activities including painting, repairs, signs, accessibility upgrades, and lighting. Eligible bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 210213

Financial Assistance to USA Pharmacy Owners to Repair Pharmacies Following a Disaster

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and territories pharmacy owners to repair pharmacies following a disaster. Funding is intended to repair community pharmacies in the wake of illnesses, accidents, disasters, and other unfortunate circumstances. Applicants do not need to...

GrantWatch ID#: 210442

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals and Businesses for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210493

Opportunity for Canada Women Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Canada women entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up. Ideal companies are those that do business within ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 211668

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and IHEs for Programs and Ev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211725

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Businesses to Upgrade Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212065

Grants to USA Black-Owned Small Businesses for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212113

Loans to Israel Businesses and Nonprofits to Mitigate the Effects of the War

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Israel businesses and nonprofit organizations for emergency assistance in the wake of the war. The program offers interest-free loans with a payment track of five years and no need for guarantors. The goal of the funding program is to facilitate interest-...

GrantWatch ID#: 212127

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-Owned Businesses to Assist with Financial Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-owned businesses to assist with financial emergencies. Funding is intended to help alleviate the burden of unexpected financial needs caused by natural disaster, equipment repair, theft, vandalism, and other crim...

GrantWatch ID#: 212154

Grants to Prince Edward Island Small Businesses for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island small businesses to improve operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for capital projects and acquisitions that help to enhance innovation and efficiency. Eligible expenses include equipment; leasehold improvements/building...

GrantWatch ID#: 213323

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Developers for AI...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 213528

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Agencies, For-Profits, Nonprofits, Academic Institut...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214142

Financial Assistance to Yukon Individuals and Small Businesses after Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Yukon individuals and businesses to address losses sustained due to natural disasters. Assistance is available to homeowners, farmers, and small businesses. Homeowners may apply for aid with repairs, replacement of lost or damaged possessio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214354

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Companies to Facilitate Product Marketing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International companies to facilitate marketing of their product. Eligible companies have not yet brought their product to market and plan to use the funding source's tools to do so. Applications are welcome from all ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 214429

Grants to British Columbia Food and Agriculture Businesses for Systems Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia food and agriculture businesses for systems upgrades to satisfy updated regulations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to offset the purchase and installa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214616

Grants to USA Private Sector Lenders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214809

Loans to USA Corporations, Utility Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Energy Eff...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214818

Grants to Alberta Businesses, Property Owners, and CBOs for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta businesses, community organizations, and property owners for building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair and upgrade eligible commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and apartment buildings and properties. The program...

GrantWatch ID#: 214833

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Indigenous Organizations, and Agriculture Businesses...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit, for-profit, and Indigenous organizations, and agriculture and farm businesses for research to adopt clean technologies. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 215378

In-Kind Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits to Integrate Artificial Intellige...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profits to integrate artificial intelligence software into a new startup or product. The program is intended to support the use of artificial intelligence voices and sounds in products. Grants will only be award...

GrantWatch ID#: 215413

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Programs that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations, businesses, and individuals for programs that benefit residents throughout the province. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, education, and arts and culture. Particu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215796

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Start-Up Companies in the Space Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 215955

Grants to Ontario Small Businesses to Scale and Commercialize Their Products and Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario small businesses in eligible regions to help scale and commercialize their product or service. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible businesses are loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 216904

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners and Businesses for Capital Improvements to Building...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia property owners and businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements to building façades. Applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to revitalize heritage buildings...

GrantWatch ID#: 217194

Grants to British Columbia Home and Business Owners for Capital Improvements to Building Faça...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia home and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects for building façades. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to revital...

GrantWatch ID#: 217195

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Businesses to Support Downtown Neighborhoods

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Alberta and Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and businesses for events that promote eligible downtown neighborhoods. Funding is intended for events that generate income for the area, are free to the public, support arts, culture, and sports...

GrantWatch ID#: 218964
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