Grant Capital<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Grants provide non-repayable funds to support your business\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
State of Ohio Services & Incentives<\/h4>\n
development.ohio.gov<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers a variety of bonds, grants, loans and tax credits that can assist Ohio companies as they grow and create jobs in Ohio.<\/p>\nCity of Cleveland Incentives & Financing<\/h4>\n
makeitincleveland.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nHas a variety of loans and grants to help expand or relocate your company to Cleveland.<\/p>\nJobsOhio Services & Incentives<\/h4>\n
jobsohio.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers performance-based incentives to assist companies that are locating or expanding their operations in Ohio.<\/p>\nAmerica\u2019s Top Small Business Contest (US CoC)<\/h4>\n
uschamber.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nA contest hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce whose winners are awarded various cash prizes, recognition, and publicity, including a grand cash prize of $25,000.<\/p>\nAmazon\u2019s Black Business Accelerator Program<\/h4>\n
sell.amazon.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers financial assistance, education and coaching, and Amazon marketing and advertising support to any eligible applicant with an Amazon business account.<\/p>\nWomensNet Amber Grant<\/h4>\n
ambergrantsforwomen.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers a monthly prize of $10,000 to eligible woman applicants, along with various other grant opportunities.<\/p>\nSoGal Foundation Black Founder Startup Grant<\/h4>\n
usbusinessgrants.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers grants of up to $10,000 to Black and multiracial women entrepreneurs who are eventually planning to seek investor financing.<\/p>\nEtsy Emergency Relief Fund<\/h4>\n
survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/7001185\/Disaster-Relief-Grant-App<\/strong><\/a>
\nProvides disaster relief grant of up to $2,500 for existing Etsy sellers affected by a natural disaster.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Cleveland Foundation Grants<\/h4>\n
clevelandfoundation.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffer small business grants on a rolling basis. Priority given to businesses operating in Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health & Human Services, Leadership Development, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement and Youth & Social Services.<\/p>\nVerizon Small Business Digital Ready<\/h4>\n
digitalready.verizonwireless.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nAwards more that $1million in grants each year in partnership with LISC. Grant applications open on a rolling basis. Must sign up for the free platform to apply for grants.<\/p>\nZenBusiness #MomsMeanBusiness<\/h4>\n
zenbusiness.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nCovers the cost of business formation and helps \u201cmompreneurs\u201d set up processes to track expenses, secure a business name and more. All mothers are eligible.<\/p>\nNASE Growth Grants<\/h4>\n
nase.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers small business grants up to $4,000 for 3-month+ members of NASE.org.<\/p>\nRebuild the Block Bridge the Gap Fund<\/h4>\n
rebuildtheblock.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nProvides financial assistance to Black entrepreneurs who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and\/or looting destruction.<\/p>\nFearless Strivers Grant Contest<\/h4>\n
fearless.fund<\/strong><\/a>
\nAwards winners $20,000 grants, along with mentorship and digital tools to help you grow online. Open to black women who are US residents and the principal owners of a US-based small business.<\/p>\niFundWomen Universal Grant Application<\/h4>\n
ifundwomen.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nFree submission of a grant application to the iFundWomen database to match with suitable grants as they arise.<\/p>\nFedEx Small Business Grant Contest<\/h4>\n
fedex.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nAwards over $250k to 12 small businesses each year, focusing on providing grants to businesses with \u201cproducts reaching niche and under-served markets, business models focused on sustainability, and just all-around innovative products.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/jumpstartinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/970x250.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Venture Capital<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Backstage Capital<\/h4>\n
backstagecapital.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nEnrichHer<\/h4>\n
enrichher.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n37 Angels<\/h4>\n
37angels.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Humble Ventures<\/h4>\n
humble.vc<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nF-Cubed<\/h4>\n
fcubed.<\/a>typeform<\/a>.com\/pitches<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Debt Financing<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Borrowed funds must be repaid over time, but help businesses achieve immediate growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Accion<\/h4>\n
aofund.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers low-interest small business loans ranging from $5,000 \u2013 $150,000 supplemented with programs and coaching.<\/p>\nCleveland Development Advisors<\/h4>\n
clevelanddevelopmentadvisors.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nA local CDFI that provides subordinate, gap or bridge financing for real estate projects in neighborhoods that may not otherwise attract investment.<\/p>\nHFLA Interest-free Loans<\/h4>\n
interestfree.org<\/a><\/strong>
\nOffers 0% interest loans up to $10,000.<\/p>\nGrow Cuyahoga County Fund<\/h4>\n
growcuyahoga.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nProvides longer-term and lower-rate financing to businesses that create jobs and investment in our community.<\/p>\nECDI<\/h4>\n
ecdi.org\/loans<\/a><\/strong>
\nSupporting small business clients with loans from $750 \u2013 $500,000.<\/p>\nFinance Fund<\/h4>\n
financefund.org<\/a><\/strong>
\nWorks with businesses that are seeking funding to purchase real estate, construct or improve real estate, purchase equipment, inventory, or require working capital.<\/p>\nUBIZ Small Business Loan<\/h4>\n
apply.tothrive.com\/ubiz<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers up to $150k term loans to small businesses to generate jobs and build community wealth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>SBA Loans<\/h4>\n
7(a) SBA Loans<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe most common SBA loan program offering financial help for businesses with special requirements like real estate purchases.<\/p>\n504 Loans<\/strong><\/a>
\nLong-term, fixed-rate financing of up to $5 million to purchase or repair real estate, equipment, machinery, or other assets.<\/p>\nMicroloans<\/strong><\/a>
\nUp to $50,000 to help businesses start up and expand.<\/p>\nTory Burch \/ Bank of America CDFI Loans<\/h4>\n
toryburchfoundation.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nFor women entrepreneurs with a sustainable business, a satisfactory credit rating, and at least 2+ in business and generating revenue. Includes grants and loans.<\/p>\nUSDA Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan<\/h4>\n
usda.gov<\/strong><\/a>
\nProvides financial support to qualified lenders whose loan applicants want to start or expand food supply chain activities such as aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transportation, wholesale, or distribution of food.<\/p>\nLISC Working Capital Business Loans<\/h4>\n
lisc.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers a variety of flexible lending products for businesses and non-profits ranging from $100k \u2013 $500k.<\/p>\nVillage Capital Real Estate Loans<\/h4>\n
clevelandnp.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nProvides real estate financing to community and real estate projects that strengthen and revitalize communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Additional Tools & Resources<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Use this curated list of databases and platforms for a broader search of funding sources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ohio Grant Watch<\/h4>\n
ohio.grantwatch.com<\/strong><\/a>
\nDatabase of government grants for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits.<\/p>\nGrants For Women<\/h4>\n
grantsforwomen.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nOnline guide to women grants, funding, scholarships and more.<\/p>\nTory Burch Funding Finder<\/h4>\n
toryburchfoundation.org\/funding-finder<\/strong><\/a>
\nOnline tool for financing tips and customized capital option recommendations for your business.<\/p>\nHello Alice<\/h4>\n
Grants provide non-repayable funds to support your business\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
State of Ohio Services & Incentives<\/h4>\n
development.ohio.gov<\/strong><\/a> makeitincleveland.org<\/strong><\/a> jobsohio.com<\/strong><\/a> uschamber.com<\/strong><\/a> sell.amazon.com<\/strong><\/a> ambergrantsforwomen.com<\/strong><\/a> usbusinessgrants.org<\/strong><\/a> survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/7001185\/Disaster-Relief-Grant-App<\/strong><\/a> clevelandfoundation.org<\/strong><\/a> digitalready.verizonwireless.com<\/strong><\/a> zenbusiness.com<\/strong><\/a> nase.org<\/strong><\/a> rebuildtheblock.org<\/strong><\/a> fearless.fund<\/strong><\/a> ifundwomen.com<\/strong><\/a> fedex.com<\/strong><\/a> backstagecapital.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n enrichher.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 37angels.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> humble.vc<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n fcubed.<\/a>typeform<\/a>.com\/pitches<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Borrowed funds must be repaid over time, but help businesses achieve immediate growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> aofund.org<\/strong><\/a> clevelanddevelopmentadvisors.com<\/strong><\/a> interestfree.org<\/a><\/strong> growcuyahoga.org<\/strong><\/a> ecdi.org\/loans<\/a><\/strong> financefund.org<\/a><\/strong> apply.tothrive.com\/ubiz<\/strong><\/a> 7(a) SBA Loans<\/strong><\/a> 504 Loans<\/strong><\/a> Microloans<\/strong><\/a> toryburchfoundation.org<\/strong><\/a> usda.gov<\/strong><\/a> lisc.org<\/strong><\/a> clevelandnp.org<\/strong><\/a> Use this curated list of databases and platforms for a broader search of funding sources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> ohio.grantwatch.com<\/strong><\/a> grantsforwomen.org<\/strong><\/a> toryburchfoundation.org\/funding-finder<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers a variety of bonds, grants, loans and tax credits that can assist Ohio companies as they grow and create jobs in Ohio.<\/p>\nCity of Cleveland Incentives & Financing<\/h4>\n
\nHas a variety of loans and grants to help expand or relocate your company to Cleveland.<\/p>\nJobsOhio Services & Incentives<\/h4>\n
\nOffers performance-based incentives to assist companies that are locating or expanding their operations in Ohio.<\/p>\nAmerica\u2019s Top Small Business Contest (US CoC)<\/h4>\n
\nA contest hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce whose winners are awarded various cash prizes, recognition, and publicity, including a grand cash prize of $25,000.<\/p>\nAmazon\u2019s Black Business Accelerator Program<\/h4>\n
\nOffers financial assistance, education and coaching, and Amazon marketing and advertising support to any eligible applicant with an Amazon business account.<\/p>\nWomensNet Amber Grant<\/h4>\n
\nOffers a monthly prize of $10,000 to eligible woman applicants, along with various other grant opportunities.<\/p>\nSoGal Foundation Black Founder Startup Grant<\/h4>\n
\nOffers grants of up to $10,000 to Black and multiracial women entrepreneurs who are eventually planning to seek investor financing.<\/p>\nEtsy Emergency Relief Fund<\/h4>\n
\nProvides disaster relief grant of up to $2,500 for existing Etsy sellers affected by a natural disaster.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Cleveland Foundation Grants<\/h4>\n
\nOffer small business grants on a rolling basis. Priority given to businesses operating in Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health & Human Services, Leadership Development, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement and Youth & Social Services.<\/p>\nVerizon Small Business Digital Ready<\/h4>\n
\nAwards more that $1million in grants each year in partnership with LISC. Grant applications open on a rolling basis. Must sign up for the free platform to apply for grants.<\/p>\nZenBusiness #MomsMeanBusiness<\/h4>\n
\nCovers the cost of business formation and helps \u201cmompreneurs\u201d set up processes to track expenses, secure a business name and more. All mothers are eligible.<\/p>\nNASE Growth Grants<\/h4>\n
\nOffers small business grants up to $4,000 for 3-month+ members of NASE.org.<\/p>\nRebuild the Block Bridge the Gap Fund<\/h4>\n
\nProvides financial assistance to Black entrepreneurs who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and\/or looting destruction.<\/p>\nFearless Strivers Grant Contest<\/h4>\n
\nAwards winners $20,000 grants, along with mentorship and digital tools to help you grow online. Open to black women who are US residents and the principal owners of a US-based small business.<\/p>\niFundWomen Universal Grant Application<\/h4>\n
\nFree submission of a grant application to the iFundWomen database to match with suitable grants as they arise.<\/p>\nFedEx Small Business Grant Contest<\/h4>\n
\nAwards over $250k to 12 small businesses each year, focusing on providing grants to businesses with \u201cproducts reaching niche and under-served markets, business models focused on sustainability, and just all-around innovative products.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Venture Capital<\/h3><\/span>
Backstage Capital<\/h4>\n
EnrichHer<\/h4>\n
37 Angels<\/h4>\n
Humble Ventures<\/h4>\n
F-Cubed<\/h4>\n
Debt Financing<\/h3><\/span>
Accion<\/h4>\n
\nOffers low-interest small business loans ranging from $5,000 \u2013 $150,000 supplemented with programs and coaching.<\/p>\nCleveland Development Advisors<\/h4>\n
\nA local CDFI that provides subordinate, gap or bridge financing for real estate projects in neighborhoods that may not otherwise attract investment.<\/p>\nHFLA Interest-free Loans<\/h4>\n
\nOffers 0% interest loans up to $10,000.<\/p>\nGrow Cuyahoga County Fund<\/h4>\n
\nProvides longer-term and lower-rate financing to businesses that create jobs and investment in our community.<\/p>\nECDI<\/h4>\n
\nSupporting small business clients with loans from $750 \u2013 $500,000.<\/p>\nFinance Fund<\/h4>\n
\nWorks with businesses that are seeking funding to purchase real estate, construct or improve real estate, purchase equipment, inventory, or require working capital.<\/p>\nUBIZ Small Business Loan<\/h4>\n
\nOffers up to $150k term loans to small businesses to generate jobs and build community wealth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>SBA Loans<\/h4>\n
\nThe most common SBA loan program offering financial help for businesses with special requirements like real estate purchases.<\/p>\n
\nLong-term, fixed-rate financing of up to $5 million to purchase or repair real estate, equipment, machinery, or other assets.<\/p>\n
\nUp to $50,000 to help businesses start up and expand.<\/p>\nTory Burch \/ Bank of America CDFI Loans<\/h4>\n
\nFor women entrepreneurs with a sustainable business, a satisfactory credit rating, and at least 2+ in business and generating revenue. Includes grants and loans.<\/p>\nUSDA Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan<\/h4>\n
\nProvides financial support to qualified lenders whose loan applicants want to start or expand food supply chain activities such as aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transportation, wholesale, or distribution of food.<\/p>\nLISC Working Capital Business Loans<\/h4>\n
\nOffers a variety of flexible lending products for businesses and non-profits ranging from $100k \u2013 $500k.<\/p>\nVillage Capital Real Estate Loans<\/h4>\n
\nProvides real estate financing to community and real estate projects that strengthen and revitalize communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Additional Tools & Resources<\/h3><\/span>
Ohio Grant Watch<\/h4>\n
\nDatabase of government grants for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits.<\/p>\nGrants For Women<\/h4>\n
\nOnline guide to women grants, funding, scholarships and more.<\/p>\nTory Burch Funding Finder<\/h4>\n
\nOnline tool for financing tips and customized capital option recommendations for your business.<\/p>\nHello Alice<\/h4>\n