Grants
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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...

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

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.

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.

Funding Opportunities for 2026 Startup Entrepreneurs
Women-owned businesses in the U.

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.

Michigan youth grant initiative tackles skills gap
Six months into Michigan's $3.

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.