Grant Opportunities

Current Grant Opportunities

Great Lakes Bay Business Hub

Small businesses in the Great Lakes Bay Region are eligible to receive direct business grant funds through the Great Lakes Bay Business Hub. The efforts of the business hub network and programming are to help the business develop a plan to connect with local, state, and federal opportunities, secure needed funding, while growing a customer base and industry connections. The second round of funding closes on May 23rd, 2025 -- click here to apply! You must complete the form and attend a virtual intake meeting to be considered for the funding. Please notify MMDC right after you submit the application form, so that we can be part of your intake meeting! Find more details on the grant funding in this document.

MSDHA MI Neighborhood

MI Neighborhood is a statewide program with $60 million in funding as a response to the regional action plans’ strategic alignment with the Statewide Housing Plan. This new application streamlines access to three primary activities: Public Amenities, Rehabilitation, and New Units. Applications open again on October 7th, 2024. Click HERE for more information and to start your application!

HFFI Planning Grant Program

The HFFI Planning Grant Program is a new grant program under the expanded America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative, which could assist a variety of organizations, business models, and planning needs of ventures that seek to process, distribute, aggregate, market, and sell healthy, fresh, and affordable foods to underserved communities and markets. All applicants must be working towards improving food access for underserved communities through food retail. Click here for more information and to apply for $10,000 - $150,000!

Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program

The Revitalization and Placemaking program provides access to gap financing for place-based infrastructure development, real estate rehabilitation and development, and public space improvements. Eligible applicants are individuals or entities working to rehabilitate vacant, underutilized, blighted and historic structures and the development of permanent place-based infrastructure associated with traditional downtowns, social-zones, outdoor dining and placed-based public spaces. Applications close on January 30th, 2025 - don't hesitate to get your application started today! Click here for more information and to apply.

Skip Grants

This $1,000 grant is available to any small business in need of some extra funding. Applications renew monthly, so Apply here today!  

Spark Good Local Grants

Apply now and secure funding for your local business ranging from $250 to $5,000. These grants operate on a quarterly cycle - the next application cycle is due on December 31st, 2024. Click here to apply.

SBIR and STTR Programs

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Apply today!

The Big Idea Grant

The Big Idea Grant is aimed at providing financial assistance to female entrepreneurs looking to invest in their business or idea. Each month, Yippity Doo will be giving out a $1,000 grant to a deserving woman who is seeking funding for her business or idea. Apply today.

T-Mobile Hometown Grant 

T-Mobile is investing $50,000 in projects that are ready to go and focus on technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. These grants operate on a quarterly cycle - the current application cycle closes on December 31st, 2024. Learn more and apply.

The Freed Fellowship $2500 Small Business Grant

Small businesses who are looking for resources, mentorship, and the community they need to build successful companies that make an impact.  Learn more and apply today.

STEM Forward

The MEDC is matching up to $3,000 to employers who are hiring full-time STEM-focused interns and $1,500 to part-time. Learn more and apply today. 

Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grants 

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is providing a matching grant to small business manufacturers of up to $25,000 for qualifying Industry 4.0 technology related costs. To learn more and apply for this grant, please visit the MEDC's website. Please note: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so businesses interested in applying should do so as soon as they are able.

The American Dream Awards 

The American Dream Awards shine a spotlight on small businesses that epitomize the modern American Dream. If you become a recipient, you'll receive a package that comprises $1,000 in funding, access to a small business accelerator, media coverage and various other perks. Learn more and apply today.

Business Resources

Yelp Ad Credit

Yelp is offering a $300 ad credit to businesses that join yelp. Go to Yelp for Business: Free and paid advertising solutions for more information.  

Grant Searching Tools

MDARD Funding Opportunities

Click here to see a list of all current MDARD Funding Opportunities!

USDA Rural Development Funding Opportunities

Click here to search all Notices of Funding Availability from Rural Development!

Michigan Rural Readiness Program

The Rural Readiness Program is a multi-pronged approach to building capacity and readiness in Michigan’s rural communities through networked support, funding opportunities and leadership development. Visit their website to review resources available.

Grants.gov Grant Search

Grants.gov provides a handy tool to search and filter all federal funding opportunities!

Questions can be directed to the MMDC team at (989) 772-2858.