Grant Opportunities
Welcome to the Vacaville Chamber's Grant Opportunities page! Discover funding options tailored to your business or non-profit. We update this page monthly, so bookmark it for the latest opportunities.
The American Dream Awards
The American Dream Awards recognize small businesses that embody the modern American Dream with innovation, community involvement, and sustainable practices. Open to all for-profit businesses in the United States, recipients receive a package including $1,000 funding, access to a small business accelerator, media coverage, and additional benefits. Businesses are encouraged to apply for categories matching their strengths and values.
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
Giving Joy Grant
Giving Joy grants are one-time micro grants (maximum $500 USD). Women ages 18 and up from any country in the world are eligible to apply.
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Awards
The True Inspiration Awards® program celebrates and supports nonprofit organizations making an impact in their local communities. True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with at least $5 million awarded annually to organizations throughout North America, including Puerto Rico and Canada.
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
Cycle 47 Program Development Grants
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities aims to provide clear, accessible information to Californians with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Recognizing a lack of such information, they seek a grantee to develop a project promoting plain language content and training individuals to convert complex information into accessible formats. This initiative includes employment preparation for people with I/DD and dissemination of project materials to ensure sustainability and ongoing support.
Deadline: May 10th, 2024
Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support
The Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant program provides direct funding to arts and cultural organizations in support of ongoing operations.
Deadline: June 6th, 2024
Excellence in Home Service Grant
Jobber has 15 grants worth $10,000 each to award to every type of home service professional. Examples include landscaping, residential and commercial cleaning, contracting, painting, HVAC, plumbing, pool maintenance, mobile car detailing, etc.
Deadline: June 12th, 2024
Fast Break for Small Business
Fast Break for Small Business offers support for small businesses to thrive, with grants and LegalZoom services provided by Accion Opportunity Fund, LegalZoom, the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G-League. This collaborative effort aims to equip entrepreneurs across the country with the necessary tools and resources to start and grow their businesses effectively, making it an ideal opportunity for business owners seeking a boost. Apply now to take advantage of this support program.
Deadline: September 13th, 2024
Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program
The Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program by the EPA has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for around $2 billion in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds. These grants aim to support environmental and climate justice activities benefiting disadvantaged communities by reducing pollution, enhancing community climate resilience, and building capacity to address environmental challenges. Emphasizing community-driven initiatives, these investments seek to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change, legacy pollution, and historical disinvestments on vulnerable communities.
Deadline: November 21st, 2024
Amber Grant
Established in 1998, WomensNet's Amber Grant honors Amber Wigdahl's entrepreneurial spirit, awarding a minimum of $30,000 monthly. They've broadened their support to encompass Startup Grants, Business Category Grants, and two $25,000 Year End Grants, recognizing diverse women-owned businesses. Applying is simple: provide a brief overview of yourself and your business goals, and one application qualifies you for all relevant grants, with recipients announced by the 23rd of the following month.
Deadline: Rolling
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program
CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing equipment to promote alternative energy, advanced transportation and recycling, as well as advanced manufacturing. These manufacturers create tens of thousands of high-paying, permanent jobs that bolster the state's economy.
Deadline: Rolling
The Amplifier Grant
The Amplifier Grant was set up with one goal in mind: to get funds in the hands of people trying to make the world a better place. The Amplifier Grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis with at least $5,000 in funds awarded on a seasonal basis (ie. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).
Deadline: Rolling