Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Free and low-cost business consulting, capital access, and contract procurement support for minority-owned businesses through a national network of MBDA Business Centers in major metro areas.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by a minority individual
2.Minority defined as: African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander
3.Must be a for-profit business entity located in or near an MBDA Business Center service area
4.Services include business plan development, capital access, and federal contracting
5.Free for qualifying minority-owned businesses; premium services may have fees
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.