Grants

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Dejected workers stand outside the large BlueOval SK Battery Park facility in Kentucky, symbolizing job uncertainty despite state grants.
Careers

Kentucky offers BlueOval SK workers grants after layoffs

Just as Kentucky celebrated a $10 million grant to train 5,000 workers at BlueOval SK Battery Park, 1,600 other employees at the same facility were informed they would be laid off, according to...

Nathaniel Brooks·June 30, 2026
Visual representation of the disparity in small business resources, showing a clear divide between accessible opportunities and limited options.
Entrepreneurship

New Small Business Programs Highlight Access Disparities

While the Small Business Administration just launched a $50 million grant program, a top-tier executive program for entrepreneurs costs US $89,000, revealing a stark divide in how small business resou

Jenna Wallace·May 12, 2026
Diverse small business storefronts on a sunny street in Vancouver, Washington, symbolizing economic growth and opportunity for entrepreneurs in 2026.
Entrepreneurship

Local Small Business Resources Aid Growth in 2026

The city of Vancouver, Washington, is injecting $2.65 million into its small business ecosystem through new loan and grant programs, even as national policies tighten access for some entrepreneurs.

Jenna Wallace·May 7, 2026
Diverse individuals participating in a career guidance workshop, receiving mentorship and support in a bright community center, symbolizing opportunity and growth.
Services

4 Career Guidance Programs for Underserved Communities

Maricopa County just approved a $500,000 grant for its Workforce 2 You program, yet across the country, a single California grant program offers over $18 million for similar initiatives.

Victor Huang·May 6, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern office, discussing startup funding opportunities with holographic business plans.
Entrepreneurship

Funding Opportunities for 2026 Startup Entrepreneurs

Women-owned businesses in the U.

Jenna Wallace·April 25, 2026
Ekiti State and First Bank representatives handing grant checks to smiling entrepreneurs and small business owners in a modern Nigerian setting.
Entrepreneurship

Ekiti State, First Bank disburse ₦50m to startups, MSMEs

In Ekiti State, 300 entrepreneurs and innovators recently received grants from ₦150,000 to ₦1 million, part of a ₦50 million disbursement by the state government and First Bank.

Jenna Wallace·April 19, 2026
Young people participating in vocational training programs, symbolizing Michigan's efforts to bridge the youth skills gap through a grant initiative.
Careers

Michigan youth grant initiative tackles skills gap

Six months into Michigan's $3.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 18, 2026
Diverse small business owners, including a cafe owner and a tech entrepreneur, engaging with local government officials in a vibrant community business hub, symbolizing new support initiatives and economic growth.
Entrepreneurship

New Local Initiatives Launch Small Business Support Resources

Across the country, new local initiatives are launching significant financial programs and resources to back small businesses. These programs offer direct funding, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs thrive.

Jenna Wallace·April 4, 2026