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
Nine-year federal contracting program for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, providing access to sole-source and set-aside federal contracts plus business development support.
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.Owner must be a U.S. citizen who is socially disadvantaged (racial/ethnic minority or documented disadvantage)
2.Owner must be economically disadvantaged (net worth under $750K excluding primary residence and business)
3.Business must be small per SBA size standards for its industry
4.Must have been in business for at least 2 years
5.Application submitted to SBA district office; 9-year program term (4 developmental, 5 transitional)
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.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).