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
CAEATFA · California
Full state and local sales and use tax exemption (7.25–10%) on equipment purchases for California manufacturers of solar, wind, batteries, EVs, fuel cells, and green building materials. Reduces equipment procurement costs with board pre-approval.
Utah OEO · Utah
30% state income tax credit on new employee wages for businesses creating 5+ jobs in rural Utah Economic Opportunity Zones. Meaningful incentive to locate outside Salt Lake's urban corridor, with a 5-year credit period.
GOED · Nevada
Sales tax abatements (up to 2%), property tax abatements, and Modified Business Tax credits for clean energy manufacturers locating or expanding in Nevada. Targets solar, wind, battery storage, and EV-related product manufacturers creating 10+ jobs.