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  {
    "id": 10001,
    "title": "Accion Opportunity Fund — Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "Accion Opportunity Fund",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|construction|healthcare|technology|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$250,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI loans of $5K–$250K for underserved small businesses — women, immigrants, people of color — with flexible underwriting and free coaching included.",
    "url": "https://www.accionopportunityfund.org/small-business-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round with no cycle deadlines.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/accion-opportunity-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10002,
    "title": "Accompany Capital — Small Business Loans for Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs",
    "organization": "Accompany Capital (formerly Business Center for New Americans, BCNA)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|services|construction|manufacturing|healthcare|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,000–$350,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 350000,
    "shortSummary": "NYC CDFI serving immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs — microloans $1K–$75K and SBA loans $100K–$350K, no credit score minimum, all five boroughs, free coaching included.",
    "url": "https://accompanycapital.org/loans/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round, no cycle deadlines.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/accompany-capital-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 68.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10003,
    "title": "Alaska AIDEA Small Business Economic Development (SBED) Loan",
    "organization": "Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AK",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $300,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 300000,
    "shortSummary": "AIDEA direct loans up to $750K for Alaska small businesses in communities under 30,000 — fixed rate, 20-year terms, covers real estate, equipment, and working capital.",
    "url": "https://www.aidea.org/Programs/Business-Loans/Small-Business-Economic-Development-SBED-",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round, subject to fund availability.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ak-aidea-small-business-economic-development-loan",
    "quietMoneyScore": 69.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10004,
    "title": "Alaska SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program",
    "organization": "Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs, Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AK",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|clean-technology|aerospace|fisheries|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25K (Ph I) / $100K (Ph II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "State matching grants up to $25K (Phase I) or $100K (Phase II) for Alaska tech companies with active federal SBIR/STTR awards.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/GrantsSection/SBIR-STTRGrant",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2025 deadline was May 9, 2025. FY2026 deadline expected April–May 2026. Check commerce.alaska.gov for current cycle status.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 7,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ak-sbir-sttr-matching-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10005,
    "title": "Alaska STEP — State Trade Expansion Program",
    "organization": "Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AK",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $15,000/yr",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $15K/yr in reimbursement grants for Alaska SMBs entering foreign markets — trade shows, translation, export training.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/InternationalTradeAssistanceGrant",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted while federal STEP funding remains available (federal STEP appropriated annually; AK DCCED posts notice when funds are exhausted). Apply at least 30 days before the export activity.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 12000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ak-step-export-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10006,
    "title": "AIDT — Alabama Industrial Development Training",
    "organization": "AIDT (Alabama Institute for Workforce Development) / Alabama Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AL",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|automotive|aerospace|supply-chain|technology|healthcare|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (in-kind, all costs covered)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free fully customized workforce recruiting and training for AL businesses — AIDT covers all costs: curriculum, instructors, equipment, space.",
    "url": "https://www.aidt.edu/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact AIDT at 334-280-4400. No application windows.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/al-aidt-workforce-training",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10007,
    "title": "Alabama Innovation Grant (SBIR/STTR State Match)",
    "organization": "Innovate Alabama",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AL",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|aerospace|renewable-energy|agriculture|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $250K supplemental grant for AL small businesses winning federal SBIR/STTR awards. Phase I: $100K; Phase II: $250K. Periodic rounds.",
    "url": "https://innovatealabama.org/programs/supplemental-grant-program/",
    "deadline": "Periodic rounds — check innovatealabama.org for open application windows. Not rolling.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/al-innovation-grant-sbir-match",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10008,
    "title": "Amber Grant for Women",
    "organization": "WomensNet",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$10K/mo + $50K year-end",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Monthly $10K grants for US/Canadian women-owned businesses — any industry, any stage, short application, $15 fee.",
    "url": "https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — monthly, last day of each calendar month",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2.5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/amber-grant-women",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10009,
    "title": "American Express Backing Small Businesses Grant",
    "organization": "American Express",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$25,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Competitive grants of $5K–$25K for community-rooted small businesses. Intermittent cycles — no active 2026 round confirmed as of May 2026.",
    "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/corporate-sustainability/community-impact/backing-small/",
    "deadline": "No active cycle as of May 2026. Monitor americanexpress.com/backing-small-businesses and American Express social media for new cycle announcements.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/american-express-backing-small-businesses",
    "quietMoneyScore": 36.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10010,
    "title": "Arkansas CREATE Rebate Program",
    "organization": "Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AR",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|fintech|supply-chain|healthcare|agriculture|renewable-energy|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "3.9%-5% of AR payroll, 10 yrs",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "3.9%–5.0% tiered payroll rebate, 10 years for AR businesses creating 10+ jobs — direct cash. $2M min payroll within 24 months. AEDC approval required.",
    "url": "https://www.arkansasedc.com/incentives/financial/create-rebate",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Apply before hiring new qualifying employees.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ar-create-rebate-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 74.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10011,
    "title": "Arkansas In-House Research Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration / Arkansas Economic Development Commission",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AR",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|life-sciences|aerospace|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "20% of qualified R&D",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "20% Arkansas income tax credit on in-house R&D expenditures for businesses with qualifying federal R&D activities. 9-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/other-taxes/tax-credits-special-refunds/business-incentives-and-credits/",
    "deadline": "Claimed annually on Arkansas income tax return. No separate application or approval process — credit is self-certified on the tax return.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ar-inhouse-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 71.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10012,
    "title": "Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC)",
    "organization": "Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AZ",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|clean-technology|aerospace|healthcare|manufacturing|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "AZ state grant competition for tech startups — up to $100K non-dilutive, two tracks (startup/growth), spring and fall cycles.",
    "url": "https://www.azcommerce.com/programs/arizona-innovation-challenge/",
    "deadline": "Two cycles per year: Spring (typically February–March application window, awards in May) and Fall (August–September application window, awards in November). Exact dates announced 6–8 weeks before each window opens.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/arizona-innovation-challenge",
    "quietMoneyScore": 41.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10013,
    "title": "Arizona Research & Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Arizona Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AZ",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|engineering|agriculture|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "24% / 15% of AZ R&D",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "24% on first $2.5M of incremental AZ R&D spend; companies under 150 employees can elect 75% cash refund instead of carryforward.",
    "url": "https://azdor.gov/business/research-development-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Arizona state income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/arizona-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10014,
    "title": "ARPA-E IGNIITE 2026 — Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|technology|manufacturing|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies (cooperative agreement)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "ARPA-E early-career grants for unconventional energy technology ideas — open to individuals, startups, and companies across all energy sectors.",
    "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362036",
    "deadline": "May 29, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": "",
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 47,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/arpa-e-igniite-2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10015,
    "title": "ARPA-H Innovative Solution Openings (ISOs) — Health Technology OT Agreements",
    "organization": "Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "healthcare|biotechnology|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — typically $1M–$50M",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 50000000,
    "shortSummary": "ARPA-H funds bold health tech R&D via Other Transaction agreements — for-profits welcome. Rolling ISOs across 4 mission areas. Milestone-based disbursement.",
    "url": "https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding",
    "deadline": "Rolling — ARPA-H publishes ISOs continuously. Check arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/open-funding-opportunities for current open ISOs. Mission Office ISOs accept submissions year-round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/arpa-h-health-innovation-ot",
    "quietMoneyScore": 58.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10016,
    "title": "Invest Atlanta Small Business Improvement Grant (SBIG)",
    "organization": "Invest Atlanta (Atlanta Development Authority)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "GA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|manufacturing|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Invest Atlanta TAD grants up to $50K for interior and exterior property improvements for small businesses in 7 Atlanta neighborhood districts.",
    "url": "https://www.investatlanta.com/businesses/small-businesses/small-business-improvement-grants",
    "deadline": "2025–2026 cycle: January 2026 – May 2026. Next cycle timeline TBD.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/atlanta-invest-small-business-improvement-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10017,
    "title": "AT&T Small Business Contest",
    "organization": "AT&T",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|technology|manufacturing|construction|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$50,000 (1 winner)",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual contest awarding a $50,000 grant to one US small business, plus four $5,000 runner-up grants. No demographic restrictions.",
    "url": "https://more.att.com/shesconnected/",
    "deadline": "Annual — typically May 1 through July 31. Winner announced by September 30.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/att-small-business-contest",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10018,
    "title": "Arizona Job Training Program",
    "organization": "Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AZ",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|life-sciences|renewable-energy|supply-chain|fintech",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 75% of training costs",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Arizona reimburses up to 75% of training costs (max $500K) for employers in targeted industries hiring or upskilling workers.",
    "url": "https://www.azcommerce.com/programs/job-training/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted through the Arizona Commerce Authority subject to annual funding availability.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/az-job-training-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10019,
    "title": "Arizona Quality Jobs Tax Credit (QJTC)",
    "organization": "Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "AZ",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $9,000 per new job",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to $9,000 non-refundable AZ income tax credit per new qualifying job (paid over 3 years) — lower thresholds for rural AZ businesses.",
    "url": "https://www.azcommerce.com/incentives/quality-jobs-tax-credit/",
    "deadline": "Rolling pre-approval — ACA allocates credits on a first-come, first-served basis up to 10,000 qualifying jobs per calendar year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 270000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/az-quality-jobs-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10020,
    "title": "Backstage Capital Accelerator Program",
    "organization": "Backstage Capital",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|retail|services|all",
    "amountDisplay": "$100K for 5% equity",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "$100K seed equity investment (5% equity) + accelerator curriculum for underrepresented founders (women, POC, LGBTQ+). Dilutive — not a grant.",
    "url": "https://backstagecapital.com/accelerator",
    "deadline": "Cohort-based — application windows announced on backstagecapital.com and via Backstage Capital's newsletter. No fixed annual cycle.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/backstage-capital-accelerator",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10021,
    "title": "BARDA DRIVe — Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "biotechnology|medical-devices|life-sciences|healthcare|technology|software",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies (project-based)",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "BARDA funds medical countermeasure development — biodefense, pandemic prep, and CBRN threats via contracts/OTAs and DRIVe innovation partnerships.",
    "url": "https://drive.hhs.gov/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — DRIVe uses open calls and specific prize challenges on an ongoing basis; check drive.hhs.gov/solutions for current opportunities",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 750000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/barda-drive-health-innovation",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10022,
    "title": "BIA Indian Loan Guarantee and Insurance Program (ILGP)",
    "organization": "Bureau of Indian Affairs — U.S. Department of the Interior",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|construction|manufacturing|services|tourism|healthcare|technology|renewable-energy|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500K (individuals)",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "BIA guarantees up to 90% of commercial loans (max $500K for individuals) for Native American-owned businesses — no direct application to BIA, work through a participating lender.",
    "url": "https://www.bia.gov/service/loans/ilgp",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no cycle deadlines; contact your regional BIA Division of Capital Investment (DCI) zone office.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/bia-indian-loan-guarantee-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10023,
    "title": "Black Ambition Prize",
    "organization": "Black Ambition (Pharrell Williams Initiative)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|healthcare|retail|media|services|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1,000,000 total",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "Pharrell Williams' annual prize competition awarding $1M+ to Black and Hispanic-founded early-stage for-profit ventures across tech, health, consumer products, and more.",
    "url": "https://blackambitionprize.com/",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open January through May. 2025 cycle closed May 9, 2025. 2026 dates not yet announced.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/black-ambition-prize",
    "quietMoneyScore": 40.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10024,
    "title": "Black Girl Ventures BGV Pitch Program",
    "organization": "Black Girl Ventures Foundation",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000 + audience crowdfund",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 30000,
    "shortSummary": "Crowdfunded pitch competition for Black and Brown women founders — $5K matching guaranteed for selected cohort, $30K+ total prizes. 2026 cycle: May 15 deadline.",
    "url": "https://www.blackgirlventures.org/bgv-pitch",
    "deadline": "2026 cycle — application deadline May 15, 2026 (Interest Call Q&A on May 7, 2026)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/black-girl-ventures-pitch",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10025,
    "title": "ReStore Boston — Storefront Improvement Grant",
    "organization": "City of Boston Office of Small Business",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $200,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "Boston city grant covers 50–90% of storefront signage (up to $8K) or facade renovation (up to $200K) for eligible small businesses in LMI areas.",
    "url": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/small-business-development/storefront-improvements",
    "deadline": "Five deadlines annually: February 1, April 1, May 15, September 1, and November 1",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/boston-restore-storefront-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10026,
    "title": "Breva Thrive Grant",
    "organization": "Breva (AI platform)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|healthcare|services|manufacturing|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000 per quarter",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "Quarterly $5,000 for community-impact businesses in high-need areas. One winner per cycle.",
    "url": "https://www.breva.ai/thrive-grant",
    "deadline": "Quarterly — applications open 1st of each month, close last day of month. Q3 2026: Jul 1–31 (Award Sep 15).",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/breva-thrive-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10027,
    "title": "California Employment Training Panel (ETP)",
    "organization": "California Employment Training Panel",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|renewable-energy|supply-chain|agriculture|construction|aerospace|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by contract",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "California pays employers back for customized training — reimbursed only after trainees are retained in well-paying jobs. Rolling applications.",
    "url": "https://www.etp.ca.gov/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — FY 2026–27 application window open as of May 2026. Apprenticeship applications opened May 11, 2026.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 55,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ca-etp-employment-training-panel",
    "quietMoneyScore": 60.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10028,
    "title": "California IBank Small Business Loan Guarantee Program",
    "organization": "California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — guarantees up to millions",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "California state loan guarantees that unlock conventional bank financing for small businesses — no citizenship requirements, 1–750 employees, all industries.",
    "url": "https://ibank.ca.gov/small-business/loan-guarantees/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through FDC partner organizations.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ca-ibank-small-business-loan-guarantee",
    "quietMoneyScore": 84.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10029,
    "title": "California Competes Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Negotiated; $20K–$36M",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": 36000000,
    "shortSummary": "Negotiated CA income tax credit for job creation — $20K minimum request, open to all industries, 3 application windows per year.",
    "url": "https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/",
    "deadline": "Three application periods per fiscal year. FY2025-26: Period 1 July 21–Aug 11 2025 (closed); Period 2 Jan 5–26 2026 (closed); Period 3 Mar 2–16 2026 (likely closed). FY2026-27 dates typically announced June–July 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 45,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 36000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/california-competes-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10030,
    "title": "California Film & TV Tax Credit Program 4.0",
    "organization": "California Film Commission (CFC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "media|film",
    "amountDisplay": "35–40% of qualified CA spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 54000000,
    "shortSummary": "35–40% California film credit ranked by Jobs Ratio. $750M/yr allocation. Indie features get transferable 25% credit. Minimum $1M spend.",
    "url": "https://film.ca.gov/tax-credit/",
    "deadline": "Application windows open periodically throughout the year for each production category. Window #6 closed March 4, 2026. Check film.ca.gov for next window dates. Applications are evaluated by Jobs Ratio score, not first-come, first-served.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 54000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/california-film-tax-credit-4",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10031,
    "title": "California Research & Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "California Franchise Tax Board",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|agriculture|renewable-energy|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "15% of CA R&D spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "15% credit on incremental California R&D spend — stacks with federal §41, unlimited carryforward, all entity types eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/business/credits/california-research.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on California state tax return (Form 100 for C-corps, Form 540/565/568 for pass-throughs)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/california-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10032,
    "title": "Camelback Ventures Fellowship",
    "organization": "Camelback Ventures",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "education|healthcare|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000 seed grant",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "$25K seed grant + year-long fellowship for social-impact founders in education, economic mobility, or health. Priority for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous founders.",
    "url": "https://www.camelbackventures.org/fellowship",
    "deadline": "Annual cohort — FY2026 cycle applications expected to open Q3/Q4 2026. Monitor camelbackventures.org for next cycle announcement. Past cycles have opened in September–November.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/camelback-ventures-fellowship",
    "quietMoneyScore": 32.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10033,
    "title": "Cartier Women's Initiative Regional Awards",
    "organization": "Cartier Women's Initiative",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$30K / $60K / $100K",
    "amountMin": 30000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual international award of $30K–$100K for women-led impact businesses. US founders eligible. 2027 cycle open through June 16, 2026.",
    "url": "https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/regional-awards",
    "deadline": "2027 cycle — applications close June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM CEST",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/cartier-womens-initiative",
    "quietMoneyScore": 31.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10034,
    "title": "CDC/NIOSH Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement",
    "organization": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "fisheries|healthcare|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "$150K–$975K",
    "amountMin": 150000,
    "amountMax": 975000,
    "shortSummary": "NIOSH and Coast Guard fund $150K–$975K safety research for the commercial fishing industry — for-profit fishing businesses eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/extramural-programs/php/funding/commercial-fishing.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — next standard receipt date: August 28, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 70,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 975000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/cdc-niosh-commercial-fishing-safety-research-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10035,
    "title": "Treasury CDFI Fund — Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of the Treasury, CDFI Fund",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "services|fintech|housing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1.5M (FA) / $200K (TA)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 1500000,
    "shortSummary": "Treasury grants up to $1.5M (FA) or $200K (TA) for CDFIs serving Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.",
    "url": "https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/native-initiatives",
    "deadline": "FY2025 NOFA published January 2025; deadline extended to April 10, 2026 for eligible applicants. FY2026 round timing not yet announced.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/cdfi-naca-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10036,
    "title": "CDFI Program — Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance Awards",
    "organization": "CDFI Fund — U.S. Department of the Treasury",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "FA: $2M | TA: $250K",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Treasury grants up to $2M to CDFIs that lend to underserved small businesses. Access CDFI capital as a borrower; apply to Treasury as a CDFI institution.",
    "url": "https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/cdfi-program",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2026 CDFI Program Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) typically released Q1 2026 with applications due Q2/Q3 2026. Monitor cdfifund.gov for current cycle dates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 136,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/cdfi-program-awards",
    "quietMoneyScore": 40.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10037,
    "title": "Chicago INVEST South/West Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|manufacturing|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $250K for small businesses on Chicago's South and West Sides. Targeted investment in 10 historically underserved neighborhoods.",
    "url": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/neighborhood-opportunity-fund/home.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — DPD opens application windows by corridor; check invest-sw.chicago.gov for current open corridors",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 14,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/chicago-invest-south-west",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10038,
    "title": "Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)",
    "organization": "City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) / SomerCor",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|manufacturing|construction|healthcare|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $150,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "TIF-backed reimbursement grants up to $150K for storefront, interior, and industrial improvements in eligible Chicago TIF districts.",
    "url": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/small-business-improvement-fund/home.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — monthly application windows by TIF district; see rollout calendar at chicago.gov/sbif",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/chicago-sbif-small-business-improvement-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 55.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10039,
    "title": "Colorado Advanced Industries Export Grant",
    "organization": "Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|technology|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $15,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $15,000 reimbursement (50% of costs) for Colorado advanced-industry companies exporting or expanding to new international markets.",
    "url": "https://oedit.colorado.gov/advanced-industries-export-grant",
    "deadline": "Rolling — current cycle open July 1, 2026 through August 27, 2026. Prior cycle approved on May 21, 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 12000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/co-advanced-industries-export-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10040,
    "title": "Colorado Existing Industry Customized Training Program",
    "organization": "Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|renewable-energy|healthcare|agriculture|supply-chain|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1,500/employee; $150K max",
    "amountMin": 3000,
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "Colorado reimburses up to $1,500 per employee trained (max $150K/year) for existing businesses creating or retaining quality jobs.",
    "url": "https://oedit.colorado.gov/skill-advance-colorado-job-training-grant",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted through OEDIT subject to annual appropriations.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 90000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/co-existing-industry-training",
    "quietMoneyScore": 56.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10041,
    "title": "Colorado Rural Jump-Start Grant and Tax Credit Program",
    "organization": "Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $20K + $2,500/new hire",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 40000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $20K startup grant + $2,500/hire for new businesses launching in rural Colorado zones — plus 5 years of income and property tax exemptions.",
    "url": "https://oedit.colorado.gov/rural-jump-start-program",
    "deadline": "Grants accepted through June 30, 2028; tax credits through December 31, 2030. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 90000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/co-rural-jump-start-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 52.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10042,
    "title": "Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) — Small Business Loans and Equity",
    "organization": "Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "ME|NH|VT|MA|CT|RI",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture|fisheries|manufacturing|clean-technology|retail|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI loans of $5K–$5M for small businesses in rural New England and natural resources sectors, with focus on job creation and environmental sustainability.",
    "url": "https://www.ceimaine.org/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. No intake cycles for standard small business loans.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/coastal-enterprises-inc-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10043,
    "title": "Colorado Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Grant Program",
    "organization": "Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|life-sciences|clean-technology|technology|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $150K or $250K",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "CO competitive grants for advanced-industries startups — $150K Proof of Concept or $250K Early Stage Capital, no equity, requires match for larger award.",
    "url": "https://oedit.colorado.gov/advanced-industries-accelerator-programs",
    "deadline": "Annual — typically one application cycle per fiscal year opening in late fall/winter. FY2025 cycle closed; FY2026 dates TBA.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/colorado-advanced-industries-accelerator",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10044,
    "title": "Colorado Enterprise Zone R&D Investment Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|clean-technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|aerospace|engineering|agriculture|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "3% of R&D expense increase",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "3% credit on year-over-year increase in R&D spending — only for Colorado Enterprise Zone locations, not statewide. Non-refundable, 5-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-research-and-development-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Annual — must pre-certify with local Enterprise Zone administrator before end of tax year; credit claimed on Colorado income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/colorado-enterprise-zone-rd-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10045,
    "title": "Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (JGITC)",
    "organization": "Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|aerospace|life-sciences|fintech|manufacturing|clean-technology|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "% of FICA on new jobs, up to 8 yrs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "CO income tax credit equal to a % of FICA taxes on new Colorado jobs — up to 8 years, approved by the Economic Development Commission.",
    "url": "https://oedit.colorado.gov/category/job-growth-incentive-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) meets approximately quarterly; applications accepted on a rolling basis.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 32,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/colorado-job-growth-incentive-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 65.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10046,
    "title": "Colorado Tourism Office Tourism Marketing Matching Grant",
    "organization": "Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) / Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "tourism|hospitality|recreation|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,500–$49,000 (2:1 match)",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 49000,
    "shortSummary": "Colorado 2:1 tourism marketing matching grants of $2,500–$49K for for-profit attractions, hotels, and tourism businesses. Summer 2026 cycle opening.",
    "url": "https://oedit.colorado.gov/tourism-marketing-matching-grant",
    "deadline": "FY 2026 cycle opening Summer 2026. FY 2025 cycle has closed. Annual cycle — watch oedit.colorado.gov for Summer 2026 application opening.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 49000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/colorado-tourism-marketing-matching-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 58.3,
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    "id": 10047,
    "title": "Comcast RISE",
    "organization": "Comcast NBCUniversal",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5K cash + in-kind pkg",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "$5K cash grant + marketing and tech package for small businesses in selected Comcast markets. Cohort-based; next cycle TBD.",
    "url": "https://www.comcastrise.com/",
    "deadline": "Between cycles as of May 2026. The 2024 cycle ran May 1–31, 2024; winners announced August 2024. No 2025 cycle has been announced. Next cycle dates, if any, will be posted at comcastrise.com.",
    "programStatus": "winding-down",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/comcast-rise",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10048,
    "title": "ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses",
    "organization": "Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|healthcare|manufacturing|services|hospitality|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $30,000 (small biz)",
    "amountMin": 200,
    "amountMax": 30000,
    "shortSummary": "Free energy assessments and cash rebates for ComEd businesses in Northern Illinois — small business track with up to 30% bonus incentives, capped at $20,000-$30,000.",
    "url": "https://www.comed.com/WaysToSave/ForYourBusiness/Pages/Incentives.aspx",
    "deadline": "Small Business 30% bonus: April 30, 2026; Small Business 20% bonus: September 30, 2026; general program ongoing",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/comed-energy-efficiency-business-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10049,
    "title": "ITA Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)",
    "organization": "U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of Commerce",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|food-beverage|healthcare|clean-technology|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $300,000/year",
    "amountMin": 150000,
    "amountMax": 300000,
    "shortSummary": "Federal grants to U.S. trade associations for overseas market development — member SMBs gain access to export market research and buyer matchmaking via ITA.",
    "url": "https://www.trade.gov/mdcp",
    "deadline": "No FY2026 competition announced as of May 2026. FY2025 NOFO closed. Check trade.gov/MDCP and grants.gov CFDA 11.112 for updates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/commerce-ita-market-development-cooperator-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10050,
    "title": "Con Edison Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Program",
    "organization": "Consolidated Edison (Con Edison)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|healthcare|manufacturing|services|hospitality|technology|housing",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies; up to $500K+ for custom",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Cash incentives for NYC and Westchester businesses upgrading HVAC, refrigeration, chillers, and building systems — prescriptive and custom tracks, all Con Edison C&I accounts over 100 kW.",
    "url": "https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-tax-credits-for-commercial-industrial-buildings-customers/save-with-energy-efficiency-upgrades",
    "deadline": "2026 program cycle: all installations must be completed by October 15, 2026 to qualify for 2026 incentive rates",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/coned-ci-energy-efficiency-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 81.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10051,
    "title": "Connecticut Research & Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Connecticut Department of Revenue Services",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CT",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|software|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|clean-technology|engineering|fintech",
    "amountDisplay": "20% incremental + 1–6% volume",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "CT offers two R&D credits stacked: 20% incremental + 1–6% volume credit. Companies under $70M gross receipts can elect 65% refund. C-corps only.",
    "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Credits/Research-Development-Credits",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Connecticut Corporation Business Tax return (Form CT-1120)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/connecticut-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10052,
    "title": "Connecticut Innovations Pre-Seed Investment Program",
    "organization": "Connecticut Innovations",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "life-sciences|biotechnology|clean-technology|technology|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $150K pre-seed",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $150K pre-seed investment for CT tech companies with under $2M revenue — requires 50% private co-investment match.",
    "url": "https://ctinnovations.com/program/pre-seed-investment/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — pitch decks accepted year-round. Initial response within one week.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ct-innovations-pre-seed-investment",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10053,
    "title": "Connecticut Innovations Proof-of-Concept Fund",
    "organization": "Connecticut Innovations",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|life-sciences|clean-technology|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "$50K–$100K convertible note",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "CT Innovations invests $50K–$100K via convertible note in early-stage CT tech startups for proof-of-concept development.",
    "url": "https://ctinnovations.com/program/proof-of-concept-fund/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — pitch decks/business plans accepted year-round. Initial response within one week. Full due diligence 3.5–24 months.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ct-innovations-proof-of-concept-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 33.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10054,
    "title": "Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program (MVP)",
    "organization": "Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) / CCAT",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "CT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|aerospace|clean-technology|healthcare|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$6,250–$100,000",
    "amountMin": 6250,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "CT state grants of $6,250–$100K for established manufacturers (3–100 employees) to fund vendor-executed process improvement, automation, or R&D projects. 1:1 match required.",
    "url": "https://manufacturing.ct.gov/mif",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis until program funds are exhausted each fiscal year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ct-manufacturing-innovation-fund-mvp",
    "quietMoneyScore": 53,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10055,
    "title": "City of Dallas Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP)",
    "organization": "City of Dallas Office of Economic Development",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|manufacturing|healthcare|technology|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $400,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 400000,
    "shortSummary": "Dallas city grants of up to $400K covering 15–25% of capital improvement costs for small businesses (≤20 employees) locating or expanding in Dallas.",
    "url": "https://www.dallasecodev.org/693/Small-Business-Assistance-Program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no fixed application window. Applications reviewed as submitted. Project must not have begun before application is approved.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/dallas-small-business-assistance-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10056,
    "title": "DC Robust Retail Citywide Grant",
    "organization": "DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "DC",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|services|healthcare|arts-culture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $10,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "DC lottery-based reimbursement grants up to $10K for licensed DC brick-and-mortar retail businesses. Annual cycle. Not open to prior-year recipients.",
    "url": "https://dslbd.dc.gov/robustretailgrant",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle. FY2026 deadline: January 20, 2026. Next cycle expected FY2027 (October 2026 start).",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/dc-robust-retail-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10057,
    "title": "Delaware Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Delaware Division of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "DE",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "fintech|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|healthcare|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "20% or 10% of incremental DE QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Fully refundable Delaware R&D credit: 20%/100% for small biz (≤$20M revenue) or 10%/50% for large biz, on incremental QRE. 15-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Delaware income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 14,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/delaware-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10058,
    "title": "Denver Business Impact Opportunity (BIO) Fund",
    "organization": "Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "CO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $15,000",
    "amountMin": 7500,
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Denver grants up to $15K for small businesses losing revenue due to nearby city construction — current focus on East Colfax BRT corridor.",
    "url": "https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/Small-Business-and-Entrepreneurs/Resources-and-Programs/Business-Impact-Opportunity-Fund-RD-4",
    "deadline": "Rolling during designated application window per corridor round. Current round (East Colfax Colorado Blvd–Roslyn) is closed. Next round (Roslyn–Yosemite) opening TBD. One-on-one assistance available through DEDO.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/denver-bio-fund-construction-stabilization",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10059,
    "title": "Detroit Motor City Match",
    "organization": "City of Detroit — Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "MI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|services|healthcare|manufacturing|arts-culture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $100K for Detroit businesses doing renovation + space build-out. Quarterly cohort competition run by DEGC since 2015.",
    "url": "https://www.motorcitymatch.com/",
    "deadline": "Quarterly cohort — four rounds per year. Check motorcitymatch.com for current cycle open date.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/detroit-motor-city-match",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10060,
    "title": "digitalundivided BREAKTHROUGH — Grant for Black & Latina Women Founders",
    "organization": "digitalundivided",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "TX|GA|MI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000 per company",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "$5,000 grants for Black and Latina women entrepreneurs in Houston, Atlanta, and Detroit — 6-week cohort with JPMorgan Chase partnership.",
    "url": "https://digitalundivided.com/breakthrough",
    "deadline": "Annual cohorts per city — 2026 Houston cohort: recruitment March 10–May 8, notifications May 7. Atlanta and Detroit cohorts follow similar cadence. Check digitalundivided.com for current open cycles.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/digitalundivided-breakthrough-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10061,
    "title": "DoD Mentor-Protégé Program (DFARS 219.7100)",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Defense — Office of Small Business Programs",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "aerospace|manufacturing|technology|research|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by agreement",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "DoD reimburses prime contractors that mentor small businesses (8a, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). Small businesses participate as Protégés — not direct applicants.",
    "url": "https://business.defense.gov/Programs/Mentor-Protege-Program/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Mentor-Protégé Agreements are approved on a rolling basis by the DoD Office of Small Business Programs. Agreements are multi-year (typically 2–3 years). Apply when you have identified a willing Mentor prime contractor.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 93,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/dod-mentor-protege-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10062,
    "title": "DOE Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Nuclear Energy (Idaho Field Office)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "renewable-energy|clean-technology|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies (cost-share structure)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 10000000,
    "shortSummary": "Federal cost-share for NRC licensing costs of advanced nuclear reactor designs — rolling application through September 2026.",
    "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358100",
    "deadline": "September 30, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": "",
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 67,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-advanced-nuclear-licensing-cost-share",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10063,
    "title": "DOE AMMTO Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator (DE-FOA-0003589)",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|clean-technology|technology|natural-resources",
    "amountDisplay": "$1M–$3M per award",
    "amountMin": 1000000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $3M DOE grants for industry-led R&D on critical minerals — rare earths, gallium, germanium, silicon carbide, and lithium extraction and processing.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ammto/critical-minerals-and-materials-accelerator-0",
    "deadline": "Topic 1: May 29, 2026; Topic 2: June 25, 2026; Topic 3: July 23, 2026 (all 5:00 PM ET)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-ammto-critical-minerals-accelerator",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10064,
    "title": "DOE Better Buildings Alliance — Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Partnership",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "housing|healthcare|hospitality|retail|agriculture|technology|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Free service",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free DOE partnership for commercial building owners — 1-on-1 technical assistance, National Lab expertise, and peer networks to cut energy costs and emissions. No cash grant.",
    "url": "https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/alliance",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-better-buildings-alliance",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10065,
    "title": "DOE Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Nuclear Energy",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "renewable-energy|clean-technology|research|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $3,100,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 3100000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $3.1M for R&D advancing nuclear energy — open to small businesses, no cost share required.",
    "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/DE-FOA-0003538",
    "deadline": "June 9, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 113,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-cinr-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 38.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10066,
    "title": "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding Opportunity Announcements",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|supply-chain|agriculture|technology|research",
    "amountDisplay": "$500K–$20M+ per award",
    "amountMin": 300000,
    "amountMax": 20000000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE's clean energy funding arm issues competitive FOAs year-round across solar, wind, hydrogen, EVs, manufacturing, and more.",
    "url": "https://eere.energy.gov/funding",
    "deadline": "Rolling — multiple FOAs open at any given time. Search eere.energy.gov/funding or grants.gov for current active opportunities by technology area.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 110,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-eere-funding-opportunities",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10067,
    "title": "DOE Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Electricity (OE, successor to GDO)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "renewable-energy|clean-technology|technology|construction|software",
    "amountDisplay": "$5M to $500M per project",
    "amountMin": 3000000,
    "amountMax": 500000000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE GRIP funds smart grid and grid resilience infrastructure — state/local govts and utilities apply; SPARK Round 3 selections expected August 2026.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/oe/grid-resilience-and-innovation-partnerships-grip-program",
    "deadline": "Between cycles — GRIP Round 1 ($3.5B) awarded 2023; SPARK (Smart Power Applications for Renewables Knowledge) Round 3 selections expected August 2026. Monitor energy.gov/oe and grants.gov for new FOAs.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 400,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-grid-deployment-office-grip",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10068,
    "title": "DOE Better Plants Program — Industrial Energy Efficiency Partnership",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Industrial Technologies Office (ITO, successor to IEDO)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|food-beverage|steel|automotive|technology|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (technical assistance)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free DOE energy engineering expertise for manufacturers — join Better Plants, commit to 25% energy intensity reduction, get free audits and national lab access.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/eere/ito/better-plants",
    "deadline": "Rolling — new partners can join at any time throughout the year",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-iedo-better-plants-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10069,
    "title": "DOE Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP) — Industrial Decarbonization",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Industrial Technologies Office (ITO, formerly IEDO/OCED)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "steel|manufacturing|food-beverage|natural-resources|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "$30M to $500M per project",
    "amountMin": 30000000,
    "amountMax": 500000000,
    "shortSummary": "DISCONTINUED: DOE industrial decarbonization demos program cancelled after OCED dissolved Nov 2025. Phase 1 awards ($3.7B) terminated.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/eere/industrial-demonstrations-program",
    "deadline": "Program effectively cancelled — Phase 1 awards ($3.7B) terminated following OCED dissolution Nov 2025. No Phase 2 FOA expected.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 600,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-iedo-industrial-demonstrations-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10070,
    "title": "DOE Loan Programs Office — Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Loan Programs Office (LPO)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|clean-technology|technology|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Typically $100M–$1B+",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Direct DOE loans at Treasury rates for U.S. manufacturers of EVs, EV batteries, clean trucks, locomotives, aircraft, and related advanced vehicle components.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/edf/advanced-technology-vehicles-manufacturing-loan-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact LPO for pre-application consultation at any time",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 400,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-lpo-atvm-loan-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 56.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10071,
    "title": "DOE Title 17 Section 1703 Clean Energy Loan Guarantee",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Loan Programs Office (LPO)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "clean-technology|manufacturing|technology|natural-resources",
    "amountDisplay": "Typically $100M–$5B+",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects — solar, storage, nuclear, industrial efficiency, and more. Practical minimum ~$100M. IRA-era capacity now significantly reduced.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/edf/clean-energy-financing",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact LPO at lgprogram@hq.doe.gov for pre-application consultation",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 500,
    "accessibilityScore": 1,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-lpo-title17-1703-loan-guarantee",
    "quietMoneyScore": 55.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10072,
    "title": "DOE ITAC Implementation Grant — Small Manufacturer Energy Efficiency",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|technology|clean-technology|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $300,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 300000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $300K grants for small manufacturers to implement DOE energy audit recommendations — 50% cost share, rolling quarterly review.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/mesc/industrial-assessment-centers-iacs",
    "deadline": "Rolling quarterly — currently on hold pending program restart (as of late 2025)",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-mesc-itac-implementation-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 73,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10073,
    "title": "DOE Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAP) — Free Industrial Energy Assessment",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) / MESC",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|clean-technology|technology|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Free service",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free regional technical assistance from DOE experts for manufacturers evaluating CHP, onsite solar, heat pumps, and energy storage — unlocks ITAC implementation grants.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ito/onsite-energy-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact nearest regional TAP at any time",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-mesc-onsite-energy-tap",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10074,
    "title": "DOE Clean Energy Demonstrations (formerly OCED) — [DISCONTINUED]",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC, successor to OCED)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "renewable-energy|manufacturing|natural-resources|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — $5M to $500M+",
    "amountMin": 1000000,
    "amountMax": 500000000,
    "shortSummary": "DISCONTINUED Nov 2025: DOE dissolved OCED — no new FOAs expected. Existing awards continue; successor programs TBD.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/mesc/office-manufacturing-and-energy-supply-chains",
    "deadline": "No active competitions — OCED dissolved November 2025. No new FOAs anticipated.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 800,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 30000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-oced-clean-energy-demonstrations",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10075,
    "title": "DOE Office of Science — FY2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Financial Assistance Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Science",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "research|clean-technology|technology|manufacturing|healthcare|biotechnology|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "$50K–$5,000,000/year",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $5M/year for basic scientific R&D — open to small businesses and for-profits, no cost share.",
    "url": "https://science.osti.gov/grants/FOAs/FOAs/2026/DE-FOA-0003600",
    "deadline": "September 30, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 96,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-sc-financial-assistance-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10076,
    "title": "DOE SPARK — Speed to Power Through Advanced Reconductoring (Grid Resilience Round 3)",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Grid Deployment Office",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1.9B total (varies per project)",
    "amountMin": 5000000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "DOE's $1.9B SPARK funding (round 3 of GRIP) backs transmission upgrades and grid hardening — for-profit grid technology companies and utilities are eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/gdo/preventing-outages-and-enhancing-resilience-electric-grid-grants",
    "deadline": "FY2026 round closed — concept papers were due April 2, 2026 and full applications May 20, 2026; selections anticipated August 2026. Monitor energy.gov/oe for the next round.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 200,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-spark-grid-resilience-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10077,
    "title": "DOE Vehicle Technologies Office — FY2025 Program Wide Funding Opportunity",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|manufacturing|technology|automotive|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $88M (FY2025)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 10000000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE's annual $50M–$100M+ NOFO for clean vehicle battery, EV charging, and smart transportation R&D — small businesses and startups eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.energy.gov/eere/vehicles/articles/funding-notice-fiscal-year-2025-vehicle-technologies-office-vto-program-wide",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2025 concept paper deadline: April 1, 2025; full application deadline: June 18, 2025; award notifications expected: November 2025. FY2026 solicitation expected Q1 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doe-vehicle-technologies-program-wide-fy2025",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10078,
    "title": "DOL State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity, and Innovation (SAEEI) Grants",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|clean-technology|construction|healthcare|technology|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "DOL funds workforce intermediaries to expand registered apprenticeship — SMBs access apprenticeship pipelines and training subsidies through funded partners.",
    "url": "https://www.apprenticeship.gov/investments-tax-credits-and-tuition-support/state-apprenticeship-expansion-equity-and-innovation-0",
    "deadline": "Periodic competition — AEEI NOFO releases vary. DOL issues multiple grant competitions under different Apprenticeship program names. Check dol.gov/eta/apprenticeship/grants and grants.gov CFDA 17.268 for current open opportunities.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 70,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/dol-apprenticeship-expansion-equity-innovation",
    "quietMoneyScore": 59.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10079,
    "title": "DoorDash Main Street Strong Grant",
    "organization": "DoorDash",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "food-beverage|hospitality|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $10,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $10K grants for independent restaurants and local food merchants on or off DoorDash platform.",
    "url": "https://get.doordash.com/",
    "deadline": "Cohort-based — cycles announced via DoorDash merchant channels; no current open cycle as of May 2026.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/doordash-main-street-strong-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10080,
    "title": "MARAD FY2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Transportation — Maritime Administration (MARAD)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|fisheries|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies (25% match required)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to 75% federal cost-share for capital upgrades or workforce training at U.S. shipyards with ≤1,200 employees.",
    "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361432",
    "deadline": "May 11, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": "",
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 44,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/dot-marad-small-shipyard-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10081,
    "title": "DOT BUILD Grants (formerly RAISE) — Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Transportation",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "supply-chain|manufacturing|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000,000",
    "amountMin": 1000000,
    "amountMax": 25000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $25M in federal BUILD grants for surface transportation — local govts apply, SMBs benefit from improved port, road, and rail infrastructure.",
    "url": "https://www.transportation.gov/BUILDgrants",
    "deadline": "FY2026 applications closed February 24, 2026. FY2027 NOFO expected late 2026 — monitor transportation.gov/BUILDgrants and grants.gov CFDA 20.933.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 100,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/dot-raise-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10082,
    "title": "DreamSpring — CDFI Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "DreamSpring",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "AL|AZ|CA|CO|FL|GA|IL|IA|KS|LA|MI|MS|MO|NE|NV|NM|NY|NC|OH|OK|PA|SC|TN|TX|UT|WA|WY",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,000–$350,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 350000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI term loans $1K–$350K across 27 states with ITIN accepted, no collateral under $20K, and a specialized care-economy product.",
    "url": "https://www.dreamspring.org/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/dreamspring-cdfi-small-business-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 69.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10083,
    "title": "EDA Build to Scale — Venture Challenge",
    "organization": "U.S. Economic Development Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|research|manufacturing|clean-technology|biotechnology",
    "amountDisplay": "$300K–$3,000,000",
    "amountMin": 300000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $3M to accelerators and tech-transfer intermediaries that help startups commercialize technology. Apply as an org, not a founder.",
    "url": "https://eda.gov/funding/programs/build-to-scale",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2025 application window closed January 2025. FY2026 NOFO expected Q4 2025/Q1 2026. Monitor eda.gov/funding and grants.gov CFDA 11.303.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 104,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eda-build-to-scale-venture-challenge",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10084,
    "title": "EDA Good Jobs Challenge",
    "organization": "U.S. Economic Development Administration — Department of Commerce",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|clean-technology|healthcare|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$1M–$8M per award",
    "amountMin": 1000000,
    "amountMax": 8000000,
    "shortSummary": "EDA funds backbone orgs ($1M–$8M) to run employer-led sectoral training partnerships that place workers into good-paying jobs in technology, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.",
    "url": "https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/good-jobs-challenge",
    "deadline": "Annual or as-appropriated — FY2024 NOFO published July 2024; applications closed Fall 2024; awards announced January 2025. Monitor eda.gov for FY2025/2026 NOFO announcement.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 8000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eda-good-jobs-challenge",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10085,
    "title": "EDA Public Works & Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEDA)",
    "organization": "U.S. Economic Development Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|construction|clean-technology|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$100K–$10,000,000+",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 10000000,
    "shortSummary": "EDA funds infrastructure and economic adjustment for distressed communities — local govts and nonprofits apply, projects directly enable business investment.",
    "url": "https://eda.gov/funding/programs/public-works",
    "deadline": "Rolling applications accepted year-round. No fixed annual deadline — submit when project is ready. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis through each EDA regional office.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eda-public-works-economic-adjustment",
    "quietMoneyScore": 53.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10086,
    "title": "EDA Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Economic Development Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$20M–$40M per award",
    "amountMin": 20000000,
    "amountMax": 40000000,
    "shortSummary": "Large EDA implementation grants ($20–$40M) for distressed regions to fund workforce, business development, and infrastructure projects.",
    "url": "https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/recompete-pilot-program",
    "deadline": "Phase 2 closed — Stage II deadline was February 18, 2026. FY2025 awards expected Spring 2026. Future competition timing unknown.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 300,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 51000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eda-recompete-pilot-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10087,
    "title": "EDA Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs)",
    "organization": "U.S. Economic Development Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|clean-technology|biotechnology|research",
    "amountDisplay": "$15M–$75M (implementation)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 75000000,
    "shortSummary": "CHIPS Act-funded program building regional tech ecosystems — SMBs join as consortium partners, not direct grant recipients.",
    "url": "https://eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs",
    "deadline": "Phase 2 FY2024 competition closed; FY2025 NOFO for existing hubs closed February 18, 2026. Future implementation competition TBD pending congressional appropriations. Monitor eda.gov/funding and grants.gov CFDA 11.307.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 200,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eda-regional-technology-innovation-hubs",
    "quietMoneyScore": 41.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10088,
    "title": "EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance — Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Economic Development Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|retail|agriculture|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$800K–$1.4M (to RLF operator)",
    "amountMin": 800000,
    "amountMax": 1400000,
    "shortSummary": "EDA grants $800K–$1.4M to nonprofits/governments to create revolving loan funds that provide gap-financing loans to businesses banks won't fund.",
    "url": "https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/revolving-loan-fund",
    "deadline": "Rolling — EDA accepts RLF applications under its standing FY2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance NOFO. Updated as of May 2026.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eda-revolving-loan-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10089,
    "title": "EDA Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs — FY2025 Implementation Grants",
    "organization": "U.S. Economic Development Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|clean-technology|biotechnology|aerospace|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "$19M–$51M per Hub",
    "amountMin": 19000000,
    "amountMax": 51000000,
    "shortSummary": "EDA implementation grants of $19–$51M for the 19 designated CHIPS Act Tech Hub regions to accelerate critical technology leadership.",
    "url": "https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs",
    "deadline": "FY2025 Stage II deadline was February 18, 2026. Awards expected Spring 2026. No new designations or applications available for non-designated regions.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 400,
    "accessibilityScore": 1,
    "realisticAmountMax": 51000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eda-tech-hubs-fy2025",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10090,
    "title": "Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant",
    "organization": "Eileen Fisher, Inc.",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$40,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 40000,
    "shortSummary": "$10K–$40K for women-owned businesses with a social or environmental mission. Annual April window since 2004. Revenue $5K–$1M.",
    "url": "https://www.eileenfisher.com/grant-program",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open in January and close in February or March. Check eileenfisher.com for the current cycle.",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 40000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/eileen-fisher-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10091,
    "title": "EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grants",
    "organization": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|housing|manufacturing|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $4,000,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 4000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $500K (or $4M enhanced) to clean up contaminated property you own — federal funds with FY2026 cost-share waived.",
    "url": "https://www.epa.gov/brownfields",
    "deadline": "FY2026 cycle: site characterization letter deadline June 15, 2026; application deadline typically 90 days after Notice of Funding Opportunity posting on Grants.gov (check current NOFO for exact date)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 85,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 47.3,
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  {
    "id": 10092,
    "title": "EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Grants",
    "organization": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "environmental|healthcare|services|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1,000,000",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $1M for community orgs and tribes addressing environmental health disparities — small businesses can participate as community partners.",
    "url": "https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-collaborative-problem-solving-grant-program",
    "deadline": "Program closed — EPA has been terminating Environmental Justice grants en masse since May 2025. No FY2026 NOFO issued. Status uncertain pending litigation.",
    "programStatus": "closed",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/epa-environmental-justice-collaborative-problem-solving",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10093,
    "title": "EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants",
    "organization": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|food-beverage|agriculture|automotive|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (state-delivered)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "EPA-funded state programs deliver FREE technical assistance to manufacturers and SMBs on cutting waste, chemicals, and energy use at the source.",
    "url": "https://www.epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevention-grants",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — contact your state's environmental agency or EPA-funded P2 program to request free technical assistance. No application required for most business assistance services.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/epa-pollution-prevention-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
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  {
    "id": 10094,
    "title": "Etsy Seller Relief Fund",
    "organization": "Etsy, Inc.",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "arts-culture|retail|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500",
    "amountMin": 100,
    "amountMax": 500,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $500 emergency relief grants for active Etsy sellers facing financial hardship. Rolling applications for established sellers.",
    "url": "https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/etsy-seller-relief-fund/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round subject to fund availability.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/etsy-seller-relief-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10095,
    "title": "EXIM Bank Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance — Small Business Policy",
    "organization": "Export-Import Bank of the United States",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|agriculture|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "95% of invoice value",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "EXIM insures up to 95% of international invoices against non-payment, letting U.S. small exporters safely offer credit terms and compete globally.",
    "url": "https://www.exim.gov/solutions/export-credit-insurance/small-business-policy",
    "deadline": "Rolling — policies can be obtained at any time through EXIM directly or via a registered EXIM broker/agent.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/exim-small-business-export-credit-insurance",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10096,
    "title": "EXIM Bank Working Capital Loan Guarantee",
    "organization": "Export-Import Bank of the United States",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|agriculture|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "No stated min/max",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "EXIM guarantees 90% of your commercial bank loan against export receivables and inventory so U.S. SMBs can fulfill international orders without running out of cash.",
    "url": "https://www.exim.gov/solutions/working-capital",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application cycle. Apply through a participating EXIM-authorized lender at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/exim-working-capital-loan-guarantee",
    "quietMoneyScore": 77.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10097,
    "title": "FAA CANDO-ATC — Creating Opportunities for a More Diverse and Inclusive National Aviation Workforce",
    "organization": "Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) — U.S. Department of Transportation",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|education|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "$250,000 to $2M+",
    "amountMin": 250000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "FAA funds aviation workforce development — flight academies, aviation maintenance schools, and ATC training programs are eligible for $250K–$2M+ grants.",
    "url": "https://www.faa.gov/education/aviation_education_activities/cando_atc",
    "deadline": "Annual — typically one application cycle per year; check grants.gov and faa.gov for current NOFO",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 750000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/faa-cando-aviation-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10098,
    "title": "FDA Novel Approaches to Support Therapeutic Development in Ultra-Rare Cancers",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — Food and Drug Administration, Office of Orphan Products Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to ~$500K/yr for 3 years",
    "amountMin": 250000,
    "amountMax": 1500000,
    "shortSummary": "FDA OOPD cooperative agreements for biotech and small pharma companies developing therapies for ultra-rare cancers (<1,000 U.S. patients).",
    "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362217",
    "deadline": "June 15, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": "200-350",
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fda-novel-approaches-ultra-rare-cancers",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10099,
    "title": "Fearless Fund Strivers Grant",
    "organization": "Fearless Fund",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$20,000 (program enjoined)",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": 20000,
    "shortSummary": "PERMANENTLY CLOSED (Sept 2024 settlement): Strivers Grant for Black women-owned businesses was terminated via legal settlement. Explore active alternatives.",
    "url": "https://fearlessfund.com/strivers-grant",
    "deadline": "Program permanently closed — terminated September 2024 via legal settlement. Not accepting applications.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fearless-fund-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10100,
    "title": "Disabled Access Credit (Section 44)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000/year",
    "amountMin": 0,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $5,000 annual tax credit for small businesses covering disability accessibility improvements — ramps, signage, interpreter services, and more.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/tax-benefits-for-businesses-who-have-employees-with-disabilities",
    "deadline": "Annual — file with federal tax return (Form 8826)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-disabled-access-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10101,
    "title": "Employer-Provided Childcare Credit (Section 45F)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000/year",
    "amountMin": 0,
    "amountMax": 600000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $500K annual tax credit for employers building or paying for employee childcare — 25% of facility costs plus 10% of referral services.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-provided-childcare-credit",
    "deadline": "Annual — file with federal tax return (Form 8882)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-employer-childcare-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 74.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10102,
    "title": "Empowerment Zone Employment Credit",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "AL|AR|CA|DC|GA|IL|KY|LA|ME|MI|MN|MS|ND|NJ|NY|OH|PA|SD|TX|VA|WI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|retail|healthcare|food-beverage|supply-chain|construction|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $3,000/employee/yr",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 3000,
    "shortSummary": "20% credit on up to $15K wages per qualifying EZ employee. Authorized through Dec 31, 2025 — lapsed for 2026 absent new legislation.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/businesses/empowerment-zone-employment-credit",
    "deadline": "Credit was authorized through December 31, 2025. No 2026 extension enacted as of May 2026. Check IRS.gov for any retroactive extension legislation.",
    "programStatus": "winding-down",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-empowerment-zone-employment-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10103,
    "title": "Indian Employment Credit (Section 45A)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "20% of qualifying wages",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "20% credit on wages and health insurance for enrolled tribal members on or near a reservation — reduces employer tax burden for qualifying tribal businesses.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8845",
    "deadline": "Annual — file with federal tax return (Form 8845). VERIFY 2026 reauthorization status before claiming.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-indian-employment-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10104,
    "title": "New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)",
    "organization": "CDFI Fund / U.S. Department of Treasury",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "housing|healthcare|manufacturing|retail|agriculture|education|services|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Below-market loans ($2M–$20M)",
    "amountMin": 2000000,
    "amountMax": 20000000,
    "shortSummary": "39% federal tax credit over 7 years for investment in CDEs that provide below-market financing to low-income community businesses and real estate.",
    "url": "https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/new-markets-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Annual — CDFI Fund announces CDE allocation round typically Q3/Q4. Most recent: October 2024. Businesses access through CDEs on a rolling basis as CDEs deploy their allocation.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-new-markets-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10105,
    "title": "Qualified Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive",
    "organization": "IRS / U.S. Department of Treasury",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "housing|manufacturing|technology|renewable-energy|retail|healthcare|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "No cap — gain-size dependent",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Defer and exclude capital gains by investing in a Qualified Opportunity Fund in designated low-income census tracts — no application required.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/businesses/opportunity-zones",
    "deadline": "Rolling — OZ 1.0 tracts active through Dec 31, 2028; OZ 2.0 designations begin 2027, active through 2036. Capital gain must be invested in QOF within 180 days of realization.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-qualified-opportunity-zone-incentive",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10106,
    "title": "Section 174 R&D Amortization — Advisory Record (TCJA/OBBBA Impact)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Depends on R&D spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "ADVISORY: OBBBA (July 2025) restored immediate domestic R&D expensing and provides retroactive relief for small businesses (≤$31M gross receipts) for 2022–2024.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/one-big-beautiful-bill-provisions",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — §174 applies to all domestic R&E expenditures. Retroactive relief for 2022–2024: qualifying small businesses should file amended returns (Form 1040-X for pass-throughs, Form 1120-X for C-corps) or use the §174 election available on the original return for still-open years.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-174-rd-amortization-advisory",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10107,
    "title": "Section 179 Expensing Deduction",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "construction|manufacturing|agriculture|supply-chain|technology|retail|healthcare|services|food-beverage|hospitality",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2.5M deduction",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 2500000,
    "shortSummary": "Deduct up to $2.5M in equipment/software in year of purchase (OBBBA July 2025) — immediate write-off instead of multi-year depreciation for businesses.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4562",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed on annual federal income tax return (Form 4562). Deduction limits and phase-out thresholds are inflation-adjusted annually. No expiration — permanent tax provision.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-179-expensing",
    "quietMoneyScore": 92.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10108,
    "title": "Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "construction|housing|engineering|manufacturing|retail|hospitality|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5.65/sq ft (2024)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to $5.65/sqft federal deduction for commercial energy-efficient buildings — architects and engineers can now claim on government and nonprofit projects.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-commercial-buildings-deduction",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — deduction claimed on annual tax return for the year the qualifying property is placed in service. No expiration date — permanent provision with inflation adjustment.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 42,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-179d-energy-efficient-buildings",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10109,
    "title": "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (Section 30C)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "supply-chain|retail|hospitality|housing|construction|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100K per item",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "30% credit (up to $100K/item) on EV chargers, hydrogen fueling, and alt-fuel equipment in low-income or non-urban census tracts.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit",
    "deadline": "TERMINATED — The OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025) ended §30C for any property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Property placed in service on or before December 31, 2025 in a qualifying census tract may still claim the credit on the applicable return.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-30c-alt-fuel-refueling-property-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10110,
    "title": "Research & Development Tax Credit (Section 41)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|agriculture|renewable-energy|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500K offset/yr",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Federal R&D credit offsetting up to $500K/yr in payroll taxes for early-stage companies with qualifying research spend.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/research-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on federal tax return (or quarterly for QSB payroll-tax offset on Form 941)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 32,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-41-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 69.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10111,
    "title": "Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (Section 45 PTC)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "renewable-energy|clean-technology|agriculture|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "~$0.0275/kWh (10 years)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Per-kWh federal credit (~$0.0275/kWh with prevailing wage) on renewable electricity production over 10 years — wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, hydro.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8835",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — credit earned each year for 10 years following placed-in-service date. §45 applies to facilities placed in service on or before December 31, 2024. For facilities placed in service after December 31, 2024, §45Y (Clean Electricity PTC) is the operative section with identical rate structure.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-45-production-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10112,
    "title": "Employer Social Security Tax Credit on Tips (Section 45B)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "food-beverage|hospitality",
    "amountDisplay": "7.65% of qualifying tips",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Dollar-for-dollar federal credit for restaurant/bar employers FICA taxes on employee tip income above minimum wage — reduces payroll tax dollar-for-dollar.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8846",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed annually on federal income tax return (Form 8846). No expiration. Tips must be reported by employees on Form 4070 (or equivalent) to the employer.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-45b-employer-fica-tip-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 71.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10113,
    "title": "Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit (Section 45Q)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|clean-technology|natural-resources|agriculture|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$17–$85/metric ton",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Per-ton IRS tax credit for CO₂ captured and stored or utilized — now transferable and direct-pay eligible for for-profit businesses meeting capture thresholds.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credit-for-carbon-oxide-sequestration",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed annually on federal tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
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    "quietMoneyScore": "",
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    "id": 10114,
    "title": "Small Business Health Care Tax Credit (Section 45R)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "food-beverage|retail|services|healthcare|construction|hospitality",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 50% of premiums paid",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to 50% federal credit on small employer health insurance premiums — max value for ≤10 FTE with avg wages ≤$33K. Must purchase via SHOP Marketplace.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/small-business-health-care-tax-credit-questions-and-answers-who-gets-the-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed annually on federal income tax return (Form 8941). No expiration. Requires purchasing coverage through SHOP Marketplace each year the credit is claimed.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 60.1,
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    "id": 10115,
    "title": "Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave (Section 45S)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|healthcare|manufacturing|services|retail|food-beverage|fintech",
    "amountDisplay": "12.5%–25% of leave wages",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "12.5%–25% credit on wages paid during family/medical leave for employees earning ≤$81K — now permanent; scales with generosity of leave policy.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/section-45s-employer-credit-for-paid-family-and-medical-leave-faqs",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed annually on federal income tax return (Form 8994). Made permanent by OBBBA (July 4, 2025). Previously required annual congressional extension.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 70.3,
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    "id": 10116,
    "title": "Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (Section 45X)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|clean-technology|renewable-energy|technology|natural-resources",
    "amountDisplay": "Per-unit (e.g. $0.07/W solar)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Per-unit federal credit for US manufacturers of solar, wind, battery, and inverter components — paid per unit produced; no cap; transferable.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advanced-manufacturing-production-credit",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — credit claimed on annual tax return for eligible components sold or used during the tax year. Wind energy components must be sold before December 31, 2027. Most other components phase down from 2030 through 2032.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-45x-advanced-manufacturing-ptc",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
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    "id": 10117,
    "title": "Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit (Section 45Y)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "renewable-energy|clean-technology|manufacturing|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "1.5¢/kWh for 10 years",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Per-kWh production credit for zero-GHG electricity generation over 10 years — 1.5¢/kWh base; 3× with prevailing wage + apprenticeship; transferable.",
    "url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/45Y",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed annually on federal tax return for each year of the 10-year credit window. No sunset date; phases down using same grid-intensity trigger as §48E (later of 2032 or when US electricity grid reaches 75g CO2/kWh).",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5250000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 77.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10118,
    "title": "Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "renewable-energy|clean-technology|agriculture|manufacturing|supply-chain|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1.00/gal of clean fuel",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to $1.00/gal for clean transportation fuels produced 2025–2029, scaling with emissions intensity. OBBBA extended §45Z and equalized the SAF rate.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/clean-fuel-production-credit",
    "deadline": "Fuel must be produced and sold (or used) between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2029. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, July 2025) extended the credit from its original 2027 sunset. Credit claimed on annual return for each qualifying calendar year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 75.9,
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    "id": 10119,
    "title": "Energy Investment Tax Credit (Section 48 ITC)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|construction|housing|agriculture|hospitality",
    "amountDisplay": "30% of project cost",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "30% federal credit on clean energy installs (solar, storage, geothermal, fuel cell, CHP) with adders for domestic content, low-income, and energy communities.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/clean-electricity-investment-credit",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — credit claimed on annual tax return (Form 3468). Construction must begin before January 1, 2025 for §48; projects beginning construction after December 31, 2024 use §48E instead.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 600000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-48-energy-itc",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10120,
    "title": "Advanced Energy Project Credit (Section 48C)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "clean-technology|manufacturing|renewable-energy|natural-resources",
    "amountDisplay": "30% of qualified investment",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "30% ITC for clean energy manufacturing and critical minerals processing — competitive DOE allocation via application; $6B+ available through 2032.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/businesses/advanced-energy-project-credit",
    "deadline": "No new funding rounds announced as of May 2026. Existing Round 2 certificate holders (allocations made 2023–2024) may still claim their credit. Monitor DOE for future round announcements.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 110,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/federal-section-48c-advanced-energy-project-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 54,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10121,
    "title": "Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (Section 48E)",
    "organization": "Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|construction|housing|agriculture|hospitality",
    "amountDisplay": "6%–50%+ of project cost",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "30% tech-neutral ITC for any zero-GHG generator placed in service after Dec 31, 2024 — replaces Sec. 48 for new installations from 2025 onward.",
    "url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/clean-electricity-investment-credit",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed on annual tax return (Form 3468). Wind and solar face an accelerated OBBBA cutoff (must be placed in service by Dec 31, 2027 unless construction began by July 4, 2026); other clean-electricity technologies phase down starting the later of 2032 or when the US grid reaches 75g CO2/kWh.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 900000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 64.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10122,
    "title": "FedEx Small Business Grant Contest",
    "organization": "FedEx",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "services|retail|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "$20K–$50K (annual)",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual contest: $50K grand prize + nine $20K awards for US small businesses with ≤99 employees.",
    "url": "https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — applications typically open January/February; winners announced May. 2025/2026 cycle status unconfirmed.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fedex-small-business-grant-contest",
    "quietMoneyScore": 39.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10123,
    "title": "Feed the Soul Foundation Restaurant Business Development Program",
    "organization": "Feed the Soul Foundation",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "$15,000 in services",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "$15,000 in free business coaching and consulting for restaurant and culinary entrepreneurs across 10 US cities. 6-month cohort program.",
    "url": "https://feedthesoulfou.org/restaurant-business-development/",
    "deadline": "Annual: applications open February 1, close April 15 (or when all spots fill). Spring 2026 cohort has 45 spots across 10 cities — spots fill on a regional basis. Check the website for region-specific availability.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/feed-the-soul-restaurant-business-development",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10124,
    "title": "FEMA BRIC — Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "construction|services|renewable-energy|clean-technology|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 50000000,
    "shortSummary": "FEMA pre-disaster resilience grants (OPEN, July 23 2026 deadline) — local govts apply for $1B combined FY2024+25 NOFO; SMBs benefit from funded projects.",
    "url": "https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities",
    "deadline": "Combined FY2024+FY2025 NOFO OPEN — federal deadline July 23, 2026. State sub-deadlines vary and are set earlier by state hazard mitigation officers.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fema-bric-building-resilient-infrastructure",
    "quietMoneyScore": 52.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10125,
    "title": "FHLBank Indianapolis Elevate — Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "IN|MI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $20,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 20000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual grants up to $20K for Indiana and Michigan small businesses — applied for through a member bank, non-competitive in 2026.",
    "url": "https://www.fhlbi.com/services/community-programs/small-business-grants/",
    "deadline": "Annual — 2026 cycle: Notice of Intent due September 4; Applications due October 1; Awards announced October 22.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fhlbank-indianapolis-elevate-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10126,
    "title": "FHLBank New York — Small Business Recovery Grant",
    "organization": "Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY)",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "NY|NJ",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $10,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual $5M grant program offering up to $10K per NY/NJ/PR/USVI small business — applied through your local member bank, first-come first-served.",
    "url": "https://www.fhlbny.com/community/sbrg/program-overview",
    "deadline": "2026 cycle opens May 26; applications accepted until July 31, 2026 at 5 PM ET or until $5M is exhausted — whichever comes first.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fhlbny-small-business-recovery-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10127,
    "title": "Florida Job Growth Grant Fund",
    "organization": "FloridaCommerce (formerly Florida Department of Economic Opportunity)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "FL",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "aerospace|manufacturing|healthcare|construction|fisheries|supply-chain|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "FL governor-selected workforce training and infrastructure grants to state colleges — employers benefit through a trained workforce pipeline.",
    "url": "https://floridajobs.org/jobgrowth",
    "deadline": "Rolling — proposals reviewed by FloridaCommerce and selected by Governor; no fixed application periods",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": "",
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fl-job-growth-grant-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10128,
    "title": "Florida Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund",
    "organization": "FloridaCommerce (formerly Florida Department of Economic Opportunity)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "FL",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "aerospace|fintech|technology|life-sciences|supply-chain|manufacturing|clean-technology|media",
    "amountDisplay": "$3,000–$6,000 per new job",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "FL tax refunds of $3,000–$6,000 per new job over 5 years — for high-value industries, requires pre-approval before committing to FL location.",
    "url": "https://floridajobs.org/office-directory/division-of-economic-development/economic-development-incentives-portal/types-of-incentive-awards",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. FloridaCommerce evaluates on a project-specific basis with Governor's Office of Economic Development approval required.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fl-qualified-target-industry-tax-refund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10129,
    "title": "Florida R&D Tax Credit (Corporate Income Tax)",
    "organization": "Florida Department of Revenue / Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "FL",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|fisheries",
    "amountDisplay": "10% of incremental QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "10% incremental R&D credit against FL corporate income tax — competitive allocation, $9M annual cap, apply March 20–27.",
    "url": "https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0200-0299/0220/Sections/0220.196.html",
    "deadline": "Annual competitive window: March 20–26 each year (7-day application window with the Florida Department of Commerce). Credit is then claimed on corporate income tax return after receiving certification letter.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/florida-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10130,
    "title": "Founders First Capital Partners — Revenue-Based Financing + Grant Support",
    "organization": "Founders First Capital Partners",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|healthcare|technology|agriculture|retail|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$25K–$250K RBF + grants",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Revenue-based financing ($25K–$250K) + small grants for diverse service-business founders. No equity taken. Repayment tied to monthly revenue.",
    "url": "https://www.foundersfirstcapital.com",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted on a rolling basis. Accelerator cohorts run quarterly. Apply at foundersfirstcapital.com/apply.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 37,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/founders-first-capital-partners",
    "quietMoneyScore": 48.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10131,
    "title": "FPL Business Energy Efficiency Rebates",
    "organization": "Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "FL",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|healthcare|manufacturing|services|hospitality|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $40/fixture; avg $5K/project",
    "amountMin": 40,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Cash rebates for FPL commercial customers upgrading lighting, HVAC, cooling systems, and VFDs — up to $40/LED fixture, average $5K for cooling upgrades.",
    "url": "https://www.fpl.com/business/save/programs.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — programs are ongoing with no annual deadline; first-come, first-served",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fpl-business-energy-efficiency-rebates",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10132,
    "title": "Freed Fellowship Grant",
    "organization": "Freed Studio",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|services|creative-industries|technology|food-beverage|healthcare|consulting|e-commerce",
    "amountDisplay": "$500/mo + $2,500 year-end",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 2500,
    "shortSummary": "$500/month for a US small business owner; $2,500 year-end bonus possible. Rolling applications, $19 fee.",
    "url": "https://freedfellowship.com/grant",
    "deadline": "Rolling — submit by midnight ET on the last day of each month to be considered in that month's cycle",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2500,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/freed-fellowship-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10133,
    "title": "FuzeHub Commercialization Competition (Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund)",
    "organization": "FuzeHub — New York State's Manufacturing Extension Partnership",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|clean-technology|life-sciences|agriculture|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $150,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual pitch competition for pre-revenue NY manufacturing/tech startups — up to $150K non-dilutive grant to move a working prototype to market. 2026 apps open July 6.",
    "url": "https://fuzehub.com/commercialization-competition/",
    "deadline": "2026 applications open July 6, close August 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/fuzehub-commercialization-competition",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10134,
    "title": "Georgia Quick Start Workforce Training",
    "organization": "Technical College System of Georgia",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "GA",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|aerospace|food-beverage|life-sciences|renewable-energy|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (state-funded)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Georgia designs and delivers free customized workforce training for companies bringing new jobs to the state — no employer cost.",
    "url": "https://www.quickstart.org/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact Quick Start during site selection or early facility planning phase.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ga-quick-start",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10135,
    "title": "Galaxy Grant for Women and Minority Business Owners",
    "organization": "Galaxy of Stars (Hidden Star 501(c)(3))",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$4,250",
    "amountMin": 4250,
    "amountMax": 4250,
    "shortSummary": "Free 30-second application for a $4,250 grant — open to women and minority business owners nationwide, any stage.",
    "url": "https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — July 31, 2026 (winners announced the following week)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 0.25,
    "accessibilityScore": 10,
    "realisticAmountMax": 4250,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/galaxy-grant-women",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10136,
    "title": "Georgia Film Tax Credit (Entertainment Industry Investment Act)",
    "organization": "Georgia Department of Economic Development / Georgia Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "GA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "media|film|music",
    "amountDisplay": "20–30% of GA spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "20–30% transferable Georgia film tax credit on qualified in-state spend. No cap. Sell credits to Georgia taxpayers for immediate cash.",
    "url": "https://georgia.org/industries/film-entertainment/georgia-film-tv-production/production-incentives",
    "deadline": "Apply no earlier than 120 days before principal photography start and no later than 7 days after start (projects under $100M). Projects over $100M: apply 180 days before to 7 days after.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
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    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10137,
    "title": "Georgia Job Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) / Georgia Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "GA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|fintech|agriculture|life-sciences|retail|hospitality|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,250–$4,000 per new job/yr",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "GA income tax credit of $1,250–$4,000 per new job per year — minimum 2 new jobs in distressed counties, up to 10 in metro areas. Transferable.",
    "url": "https://georgia.org/competitive-advantages/incentives/tax-credits",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application cycle. Credit is claimed annually on the Georgia income tax return after jobs are created and verified.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 83.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10138,
    "title": "Georgia Research Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Georgia Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "GA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|media|tourism|supply-chain|clean-technology|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "10% of incremental QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "10% incremental GA R&D credit — offsets income tax or payroll withholding, requires active federal §41 credit, 5-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://dor.georgia.gov/research-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually by filing Form IT-RD (Research Tax Credit) with the Georgia income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
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    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10139,
    "title": "Glossier Grant for Black-Owned Beauty Businesses",
    "organization": "Glossier",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$50,000 (new) / $100,000 (alumni)",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual $50,000 grants for Black-owned US beauty businesses selling physical products, plus a $100K alumni award. Includes CEO coaching and brand amplification.",
    "url": "https://www.glossier.com/pages/faq-grant-program",
    "deadline": "Annual — 2024 cycle: applications May 15 – June 1, 2024. 2025/2026 cycle dates not yet announced. Monitor glossier.com for updates each spring.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/glossier-grant-black-beauty",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10140,
    "title": "Grameen America — Microloans for Women Entrepreneurs",
    "organization": "Grameen America",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "AL|CA|FL|GA|IL|IN|KY|MA|MI|MN|NC|NJ|NY|OH|PA|SC|TX",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,000–$15,000",
    "amountMin": 2000,
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Microloans of $2K–$15K exclusively for low-income women entrepreneurs, delivered through peer-group lending circles in 26 U.S. cities with credit-building support.",
    "url": "https://www.grameenamerica.org/request-a-loan",
    "deadline": "Rolling — new member orientation groups form continuously at each branch location. Contact local branch for next intake date.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 29,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 8000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/grameen-america-microloans",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10141,
    "title": "Greentown Labs ACCEL — BIPOC Climatetech Accelerator",
    "organization": "Greentown Labs / Browning the Green Space",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|technology|agriculture|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000 per company",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual accelerator giving BIPOC climatetech startups $25K non-dilutive grants plus incubation and mentorship at Greentown Labs.",
    "url": "https://greentownlabs.com/accel/",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open in Q4 of the prior year. Year 3 cohort applications closed January 2025; Year 4 cycle expected to open Q4 2025 / Q1 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/greentown-accel-bipoc-climatetech",
    "quietMoneyScore": 26.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10142,
    "title": "Halstead Grant",
    "organization": "Halstead Bead, Inc.",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "arts-culture|retail|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "$7,500 + $1K supply credit",
    "amountMin": 7500,
    "amountMax": 7500,
    "shortSummary": "$7,500 cash + $1,000 supply credit for small jewelry business owners. Annual since 2006, applications open each summer.",
    "url": "https://www.halsteadbead.com/halstead-grant",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open in June/July; deadline in late September; winner announced in November.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 7500,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/halstead-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10143,
    "title": "Hawaii Research Activities Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Hawaii Department of Taxation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "HI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|software|clean-technology|agriculture|fisheries|healthcare|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "20% of Hawaii QRE (refundable)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Fully refundable 20% credit on Hawaii-located R&D expenses. Cash refund even with zero Hawaii income tax liability.",
    "url": "https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/taxcredits/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Hawaii income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
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    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10144,
    "title": "Hello Alice × Verizon Digital Ready Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Hello Alice / Verizon",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "services|retail|food-beverage|technology|e-commerce",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000 per recipient",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "$10K grants for 50 US small businesses per cycle via Verizon Digital Ready — free to apply after completing 2 free courses.",
    "url": "https://helloalice.com/grants",
    "deadline": "Multiple cycles per year — most recent cycle closed December 10, 2025. Next cycle timing not yet announced.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/hello-alice-verizon-digital-ready-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10145,
    "title": "HerRise MicroGrant",
    "organization": "HerSuiteSpot / Yva Jourdan Foundation",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,000 per month",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 1000,
    "shortSummary": "Monthly $1,000 microgrant for under-resourced women entrepreneurs (priority: women of color). Rolling applications, $15 fee.",
    "url": "https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/",
    "deadline": "Rolling monthly — applications due 11:59 PM on the last day of each month",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 0.5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/herrise-microgrant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10146,
    "title": "Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research (HSBIR) Matching Grant",
    "organization": "Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "HI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|clean-technology|aerospace|agriculture|fisheries|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 50% match (Phase 0: $3K)",
    "amountMin": 3000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Hawaii matches your federal SBIR/STTR award by up to 50% — plus a $3K Phase 0 grant for first-time applicants.",
    "url": "https://www.htdc.org/funding/hsbir-grants/",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — FY26 applications closed December 11, 2025. FY27 cycle expected to open fall 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/hi-hsbir-matching-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 52.4,
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    "id": 10147,
    "title": "Hawaii Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP)",
    "organization": "Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "HI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,500–$100,000",
    "amountMin": 1500,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Reimbursement grants of $1,500–$100,000 for Hawaii manufacturers — covers equipment, training, energy efficiency, and feasibility studies.",
    "url": "https://www.htdc.org/funding/map-grants/",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — FY26 applications were open December 15, 2025–February 13, 2026. FY27 cycle expected to open December 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 60000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/hi-manufacturing-assistance-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10148,
    "title": "Honeycomb Credit — Community-Crowdfunded Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "Honeycomb Credit",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture|retail|services|manufacturing|media|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000–$500,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Crowdfunded small business loans $25K–$500K from local investors — fixed rate, 3-5 year terms, no equity, 30-day campaigns.",
    "url": "https://www.honeycombcredit.com/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — new campaigns can launch at any time after approval.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/honeycomb-credit-crowdfunded-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10149,
    "title": "Houston Downtown Redevelopment Authority Facade Improvement Grant",
    "organization": "Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) / Downtown Houston+",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Houston Downtown TIRZ grants up to $250K for permanent facade improvements on buildings within TIRZ #3 boundaries — recurring semi-annual cycles.",
    "url": "https://downtownhouston.org/do-business/incentives-programs/dra-facade-grants",
    "deadline": "Spring 2026 cycle deadline: May 11, 2026 (closed). Semi-annual cycles — next cycle expected Fall 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/houston-dra-facade-improvement-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10150,
    "title": "Houston Small Business Recovery Grant Program",
    "organization": "City of Houston — Mayor's Office of Economic Development / Houston First / Greater Houston Partnership",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $50K for Houston small businesses. City-administered grants through Mayor's Office of Economic Development — check current cycle availability.",
    "url": "https://www.houstontx.gov/obo/",
    "deadline": "Between cycles as of May 2026 — check houstontx.gov/economicdevelopment for current program availability",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 30000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/houston-small-business-recovery-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10151,
    "title": "HUD Office of Policy Development and Research — Housing Policy Research Grant",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Office of Policy Development and Research",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "housing|construction|consulting|research|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$100K–$1.5M",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 1500000,
    "shortSummary": "HUD PD&R awards $100K–$1.5M cooperative agreements for rigorous housing policy research informing federal decision-making.",
    "url": "https://www.huduser.gov/portal/ota/funding-opportunities.html",
    "deadline": "June 1, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 85,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/hud-housing-policy-research-pdr-2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10152,
    "title": "Iowa Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) Program",
    "organization": "Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|life-sciences|fintech|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — tax credit + refund",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Iowa's 2026 successor to the High Quality Jobs Program — investment tax credit, sales tax refund, and property tax exemption for qualifying expansions in manufacturing, bioscience, finance, and tech.",
    "url": "https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/business-incentives-growth",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted monthly. Pre-applications due by the 15th of each month; IEDA Board reviews at the third Friday monthly meeting.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ia-big-business-incentives-growth",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10153,
    "title": "Iowa Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program",
    "organization": "Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) / Iowa State University CIRAS",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $75,000 (lifetime)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 75000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $75K lifetime reimbursement for Iowa manufacturers (3–125 FTEs) adopting robotics, automation, and IIoT — 1:1 match required, CIRAS assessment first.",
    "url": "https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/manufacturing-40-technology-investment",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications opened January 5, 2026. Assessment window typically opens September of prior year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ia-manufacturing-40-technology-investment",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10154,
    "title": "Idaho Workforce Development Council — Employer Training Grant",
    "organization": "Idaho Workforce Development Council / Idaho STEM Action Center",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "ID",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Quarterly reimbursement grants for Idaho businesses training new or existing employees — up to $500,000 per grant, rolling quarterly reviews.",
    "url": "https://wdc.idaho.gov/grants/",
    "deadline": "Quarterly review cycles — next deadline: June 22, 2026 at 5pm for July 2026 committee review.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/id-workforce-development-employer-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 59.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10155,
    "title": "Idaho Business Advantage",
    "organization": "Idaho Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "ID",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|food-beverage|clean-technology|supply-chain|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Negotiated — multi-incentive package",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Idaho negotiated incentive package combining income tax credits, property tax exemptions, and sales tax exemptions for projects with 50+ new jobs and $500K+ investment.",
    "url": "https://commerce.idaho.gov/incentives/tax-incentives/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Idaho Department of Commerce engages on projects on an ongoing basis.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 50,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/idaho-business-advantage",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10156,
    "title": "Idaho Research Activities Credit",
    "organization": "Idaho State Tax Commission",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "ID",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|manufacturing|agriculture|clean-technology|food-beverage|engineering|biotechnology|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "5% of Idaho QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "5% volume-based Idaho R&D income tax credit with 14-year carryforward. No base-period calculation required.",
    "url": "https://tax.idaho.gov/document-mngr/forms_efo00037/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Idaho income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/idaho-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10157,
    "title": "IFundWomen Universal Grant Application",
    "organization": "IFundWomen",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "services|retail|food-beverage|technology|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$25,000 (varies by sponsor)",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "One universal application — IFundWomen matches your profile to rotating corporate grants for women-owned businesses. Most awards $10K–$25K.",
    "url": "https://ifundwomen.com/grants",
    "deadline": "Rolling — submit the Universal Application any time to enter the matching database. Individual grant cycles have specific deadlines set by each sponsor.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ifundwomen-universal-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": 39,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10158,
    "title": "Illinois Advantage Illinois Participation Loan Program (PLP)",
    "organization": "Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|retail|agriculture|healthcare|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2M participation",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Illinois SSBCI program reduces lender risk on term loans up to $2M for IL small businesses — especially SEDI-qualifying (minority, women, veteran, rural) borrowers who struggle with standard bank terms.",
    "url": "https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/advantageillinois",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through participating lenders.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 84.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10159,
    "title": "Illinois OE3 Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program",
    "organization": "Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$245,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 245000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $245K for IL equity-owned small businesses: equipment, property, facility improvements. Competitive annual program.",
    "url": "https://dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/small-business-capital-and-infrastructure-grant-program.html",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — FY2025 round closed April 7, 2025; next round not yet announced",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 245000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/il-dceo-oe3-small-business-capital-infrastructure",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10160,
    "title": "Illinois EDGE for Startups Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|software|agriculture|supply-chain|research",
    "amountDisplay": "50–75% of new-hire withholding",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Illinois startups retain 50–75% of employee withholding taxes on new hires for up to 10 years — no income tax liability required for the first decade.",
    "url": "https://dceo.illinois.gov/expandrelocate/incentives/edge-for-startups.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Must apply before hiring the qualifying employees.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/il-edge-for-startups",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10161,
    "title": "Illinois EDGE Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|fintech|agriculture|life-sciences|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 50% of withholding",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "IL income tax credit equal to a % of withholding taxes on new/retained jobs — up to 10-year agreements, enhanced rates for high-impact areas.",
    "url": "https://dceo.illinois.gov/expandrelocate/incentives/edge.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. DCEO evaluates on a project-specific basis.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/il-edge-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10162,
    "title": "Illinois Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP)",
    "organization": "Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|healthcare|food-beverage|agriculture|renewable-energy|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 50% of training cost",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Illinois reimburses up to 50% of employee training costs for competitive-industry employers. Rolling applications while funds last.",
    "url": "https://dceo.illinois.gov/businesshelp/incentivesandtaxcredits.html",
    "deadline": "Competitive NOFO rounds — not purely rolling. FY 2025-26 NOFO issued with December 2025 anticipated award start date. Contact DCEO for current open round status.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/il-etip-employer-training-investment",
    "quietMoneyScore": 73.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10163,
    "title": "Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) / Illinois Film Office",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "media|film|creative-industries",
    "amountDisplay": "35% of qualifying IL spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "35% Illinois film tax credit on resident labor and in-state spend. No cap. Additional uplifts push effective rate to 55% for qualifying productions.",
    "url": "https://dceo.illinois.gov/whyillinois/film/filmtaxcredit.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — productions must apply before or during principal photography. Contact Illinois Film Office at filmtaxcredit@illinois.gov for timing requirements.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/illinois-film-production-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10164,
    "title": "Illinois Research & Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Illinois Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IL",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|healthcare|engineering|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "6.5% of incremental QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "6.5% credit on incremental Illinois R&D spend — all entity types eligible, 5-year carryforward, stacks with federal §41.",
    "url": "https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/income/idor-rpt6.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Illinois income tax return (IL-1120 for C-corps, IL-1040 Schedule ICR for individuals, IL-1065 for partnerships, IL-1120-ST for S-corps)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/illinois-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10165,
    "title": "Indiana FAST Program — SBIR/STTR Matching Grant",
    "organization": "Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) / Applied Research Institute (ARI)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|aerospace|medical-devices|software",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $75,000 per Phase II award",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 75000,
    "shortSummary": "Indiana matches up to $75K for companies with active SBIR/STTR Phase II awards — $0.50 per federal dollar, $150K lifetime cap. Also includes proposal coaching.",
    "url": "https://iedc.in.gov/entrepreneurship/fast-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications processed after federal SBIR/STTR Phase II award is received.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/in-fast-sbir-sttr-matching",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10166,
    "title": "Indiana Hoosier Business Investment Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IN",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|automotive|life-sciences|agriculture|clean-technology|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 10% (25% for logistics)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "IN capital investment tax credit — up to 10% (25% for logistics). Discretionary, negotiated with IEDC. Offsets IN corporate tax, 10-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://www.iedc.in.gov",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications evaluated year-round by IEDC. Must be approved before qualifying investment commences.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/in-hoosier-business-investment-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 69.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10167,
    "title": "Indiana Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF)",
    "organization": "Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|supply-chain|construction|agriculture|renewable-energy|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000/biennium",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Indiana reimburses employers up to $50,000 per biennium for training current employees in skills that raise their wages.",
    "url": "https://iedc.in.gov/indiana-advantages/investments/skills-enhancement-fund-sef/overview",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted throughout the year subject to biennium funding availability.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 40000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/in-skills-enhancement-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10168,
    "title": "Indiana Research Expense Credit",
    "organization": "Indiana Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IN",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|healthcare|engineering|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "15% / 10% incremental QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Indiana's R&D credit offers 15% on first $1M of Indiana incremental QRE and 10% above, against Indiana income tax. 10-year carryforward. Effective for tax years beginning after Dec 31, 2023.",
    "url": "https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/individual/tax-credits/research-expense-credit/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed on Indiana income tax return for the applicable tax year",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/indiana-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10169,
    "title": "Intuit / Mailchimp Small Business Hero Grant",
    "organization": "Intuit (QuickBooks & Mailchimp)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$20,000",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": 20000,
    "shortSummary": "$20K grant for US small businesses with <99 employees. Phase 4 opens May 15, 2026. No product purchase required.",
    "url": "https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/news/intuit-launches-small-heroes-program/",
    "deadline": "Phase 4 opens May 15, 2026 — deadline TBD",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/intuit-mailchimp-small-business-hero-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10170,
    "title": "Iowa Research Activities Credit",
    "organization": "Iowa Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|software|aerospace|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "6.5% of Iowa R&D",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "6.5% on incremental Iowa R&D spend; 70% refundable for TY2025 — one of the most generous state R&D credits, but set to expire after TY2026.",
    "url": "https://revenue.iowa.gov/research-activities-credit",
    "deadline": "Annual — claimed on Iowa state income tax return; credit repealed for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027",
    "programStatus": "winding-down",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/iowa-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10171,
    "title": "Iowa Tourism Marketing Grant",
    "organization": "Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) / Travel Iowa",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "IA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "tourism|food-beverage|hospitality|recreation",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,500–$10,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Iowa tourism marketing grants of $2,500–$10,000 for for-profit restaurants, hotels, and attractions. 20% cash match. August–September 2026 cycle.",
    "url": "https://industrypartners.traveliowa.com/iowa-tourism-grants/",
    "deadline": "Applications open August 2026. Applications close September 2026. Award notifications in December 2026. Annual cycle.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/iowa-tourism-marketing-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10172,
    "title": "Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)",
    "organization": "Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), Syracuse University",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|services|manufacturing|healthcare|retail|food-beverage|construction|aerospace|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (travel + housing paid)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free 3-phase entrepreneur training for post-9/11 veterans: 30-day online course + 9-day paid residential bootcamp at 8 universities + 12 months of mentorship.",
    "url": "https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/start-up/ebv/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — 2026 cohorts run throughout the year at 8 universities. Apply at least 60 days before your preferred university's Phase II residency date.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ivmf-ebv-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-veterans",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10173,
    "title": "Justine PETERSEN — Small Business Microloans",
    "organization": "Justine PETERSEN Housing & Reinvestment Corporation",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "MO|IL",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "construction|retail|agriculture|services|healthcare|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "$500–$150,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI microloans from $500–$150K for underserved Missouri and Illinois entrepreneurs — SBA microlender, startup-friendly, 0% contractor loans.",
    "url": "https://justinepetersen.org/what-we-do/small-business/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/justine-petersen-microloans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10174,
    "title": "Kansas City Outdoor Dining Enhancement Grant Program",
    "organization": "City of Kansas City, Missouri",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "MO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $15,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Kansas City grants up to $15K for restaurants, cafes, and bars to create or expand outdoor dining spaces — furniture, structures, infrastructure covered.",
    "url": "https://www.kcmo.gov/programs-initiatives/dining-outdoor-enhancement-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — program has been active since 2024 and continues accepting applications. Current cycle status not confirmed; contact KCMO directly for open cycles.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/kansas-city-outdoor-dining-enhancement-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10175,
    "title": "Kansas City Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund (NTDF) / PIAC Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "City of Kansas City, Missouri — City Manager's Office / Economic Development",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "MO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "food-beverage|retail|tourism|hospitality|arts-culture|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $25K for Kansas City small businesses via NTDF and PIAC neighborhood programs. Facade, equipment, and corridor improvement focus.",
    "url": "https://neighborhooddirect.kcmo.org/nbdgrants.html",
    "deadline": "Annual — PIAC funding cycle follows the Kansas City budget calendar (typically January application window). NTDF has separate cycle — check kcmo.gov for current availability.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/kansas-city-piac-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10176,
    "title": "1 Million Cups — Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur Program",
    "organization": "Kauffman Foundation",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (no funding)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free weekly entrepreneur showcase and feedback sessions in 160+ U.S. communities, run by the Kauffman Foundation. 6-minute presentations, peer mentoring, and community connections.",
    "url": "https://www.1millioncups.com",
    "deadline": "Rolling — weekly sessions in each community. Present applications accepted at any time; presenters are scheduled 2–6 weeks in advance depending on local waitlist.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 7,
    "accessibilityScore": 10,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/kauffman-foundation-1mc",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10177,
    "title": "Kentucky Qualified Research Facility Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Kentucky Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "KY",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|technology|clean-technology|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "5% of facility construction costs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "5% credit on Kentucky research facility construction and equipment costs — applies to capital expenditures only, not wages or supplies.",
    "url": "https://revenue.ky.gov/Business/Pages/Qualified-Research-Facility-Tax-Credit.aspx",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — claimed with annual Kentucky income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 13,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/kentucky-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 59.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10178,
    "title": "Kiva U.S. — 0% Interest Microloans for Small Business",
    "organization": "Kiva",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|construction|healthcare|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,000–$15,000 at 0% interest",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Crowdfunded 0% interest microloans of $1K–$15K for underserved small businesses. No fees, no interest — just repay the principal.",
    "url": "https://www.kiva.org/borrow",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted at any time. Borrower profiles are posted for a 15-day crowdfunding window once approved by Kiva.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 7,
    "accessibilityScore": 10,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/kiva-us-microloans",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10179,
    "title": "Kansas High Performance Incentive Program (HPIP) — Training and Education Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Kansas Department of Commerce / Kansas Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "KS",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|fintech|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000/year",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Kansas income tax credit on employee training costs above 2% of payroll, up to $50,000/year. Requires Kansas Commerce certification.",
    "url": "https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/business-incentives-and-services/hpip/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — certification through Kansas Department of Commerce, then credit claimed on annual Kansas income or privilege tax return (Schedule K-59).",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ks-hpip-training-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 56.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10180,
    "title": "Kansas PEAK — Promoting Employment Across Kansas",
    "organization": "Kansas Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "KS",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|fintech|supply-chain|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "95% of new employee withholding",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Retain up to 95% of payroll withholding tax from new employees for 7–10 years. Requires 5–10 new jobs at county median wage.",
    "url": "https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/business-incentives-and-services/peak/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Must sign incentive agreement with Kansas Department of Commerce before hiring begins for PEAK-eligible positions.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ks-peak-promoting-employment-across-kansas",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10181,
    "title": "Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (CED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "KY",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|life-sciences|agriculture|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "25%–40% of investment",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "25%–40% KY income tax credit for angels investing in certified KY startups (40% only in enhanced counties). $3M annual cap. First-come, first-served.",
    "url": "https://www.kyinnovation.com/angel-and-fund/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — company certification accepted year-round. Annual credit cap may be exhausted mid-year — investors should commit capital early in calendar year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ky-angel-investor-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10182,
    "title": "Kentucky Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) — Skills Training Investment Credit & Grant",
    "organization": "Kentucky Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) / Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "KY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|supply-chain|automotive|renewable-energy|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000/company/yr",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Kentucky reimburses training costs for expanding employers via grants (up to $25K) and a 50% state income tax credit (STIC) on training expenses.",
    "url": "https://kcb.ky.gov/BSSC/Pages/default.aspx",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted throughout the year through BSSC or regional Kentucky Workforce Development office.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ky-bssc-bluegrass-state-skills-corp",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10183,
    "title": "Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) Program",
    "organization": "Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "KY",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "film|media|creative-industries|arts-culture",
    "amountDisplay": "30–35% of eligible KY spend",
    "amountMin": 6000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "30–35% refundable KY film/TV tax credit on eligible production costs — $75M annual fund, minimum $250K spend for features.",
    "url": "https://ced.ky.gov/Locating_Expanding/KEI/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — must contact Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development before production begins. Annual fund resets each year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1750000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ky-entertainment-incentive",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10184,
    "title": "Los Angeles BusinessSource Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "LA City Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $10,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $10K grants for LA small businesses through the city's BusinessSource Center network. Technical assistance available year-round.",
    "url": "https://ewdd.lacity.gov/index.php/business/businesssource",
    "deadline": "Rolling technical assistance year-round; grant cycles open periodically — check ewdd.lacity.org for current intake status",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 7,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/la-business-source-ewdd-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10185,
    "title": "LA County Small Business Mobility Fund — Launch Grant",
    "organization": "LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|manufacturing|healthcare|technology|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$10,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "LA County grants of $5K–$10K for small businesses launching in unincorporated county areas — retail storefronts get $10K, non-retail get $5K.",
    "url": "https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/sbmf/",
    "deadline": "Applications extended through June 1, 2026 at 11 PM",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/la-county-small-business-mobility-fund-launch-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10186,
    "title": "Louisiana Digital Interactive Media and Software Program",
    "organization": "Louisiana Economic Development (LED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "LA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|media|services|gaming",
    "amountDisplay": "25% of qualified payroll",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "25% credit on Louisiana tech payroll and 18% on production costs for digital media and software companies. No cap, no minimum.",
    "url": "https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/digital-interactive-media-and-software-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Initial certification can begin 6 months before qualifying expenses start.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/la-digital-interactive-media-software-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10187,
    "title": "LED FastStart — Louisiana Customized Workforce Training",
    "organization": "Louisiana Economic Development (LED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "LA",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|life-sciences|agriculture|fintech|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Free in-kind services",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free customized recruitment, screening, and employee training for eligible new or expanding Louisiana businesses. Ranked #1 nationally.",
    "url": "https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/led-faststart",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact LED to begin eligibility assessment. Program is discretionary; priority given to projects aligned with Louisiana's 2025 Comprehensive Statewide Strategic Plan.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/la-faststart-workforce-training",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10188,
    "title": "Louisiana Innovation Retention Grant (IRG)",
    "organization": "Louisiana Economic Development (LED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "LA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $100,000 for Louisiana SBIR/STTR awardees (post-June 2022) to encourage staying and growing in Louisiana. Two-year disbursement.",
    "url": "https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/louisiana-launches-new-innovation-retention-grant-program-offering-financial-support-for-qualified-small-businesses",
    "deadline": "Between rounds — application windows open by legislative authorization; the most recent closed June 2024. Monitor opportunitylouisiana.gov for new-round announcements.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/la-innovation-retention-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 62.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10189,
    "title": "LEDC — Small Business Loans for Latino and Underserved DMV Entrepreneurs",
    "organization": "Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "DC|MD|VA",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|construction|healthcare|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "$500–$250,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI loans $500–$250K for Latino and underserved DMV entrepreneurs — tiered products for pre-launch through established, rates from 6.5%.",
    "url": "https://www.ledcmetro.org/lending",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round via online form (Airtable).",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ledc-small-business-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10190,
    "title": "LiftFund — CDFI Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "LiftFund",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "AR|AZ|CO|FL|GA|KY|LA|MS|NM|OK|SC|TN|TX|AL",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|construction|healthcare|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$500–$1,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI loans of $500–$1M for underserved small businesses across 14 southern and southwestern states, with flexible underwriting for women, minorities, and veterans.",
    "url": "https://www.liftfund.com/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round with no intake cycles.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/liftfund-small-business-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10191,
    "title": "The Coramino Fund — LISC & Gran Coramino Tequila Small Business Grants",
    "organization": "LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) / Gran Coramino Tequila",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "GA|IL|MI|TX|CA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|technology|manufacturing|healthcare|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "LISC and Gran Coramino Tequila award $10,000 grants to early-stage small businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, and Los Angeles.",
    "url": "https://www.lisc.org/our-initiatives/small-business/our-work/grants-small-businesses/coramino-fund/",
    "deadline": "Annual — Round 4 opened March 31, 2026 and closed April 6, 2026. The application window is very brief (approximately 1 week). Monitor LISC for Round 5 announcement.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/lisc-coramino-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10192,
    "title": "LISC Entrepreneurs of Color Fund — Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "GA|IL|MI|CA|FL|NJ|LA|NY|DC|MD|VA",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|supply-chain|manufacturing|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000+",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "LISC-managed fund matches minority entrepreneurs to CDFI lending partners in 10 cities — microloans to $50K, CRE loans to $500K+.",
    "url": "https://www.lisc.org/eocf/small-business-owners/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications reviewed continuously. Note: funding is limited and not all applicants will receive loans.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/lisc-entrepreneurs-of-color-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10193,
    "title": "LISC Small Business Relief Grants",
    "organization": "Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$25,000 (when open)",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Episodic grants of $5K–$25K for underserved entrepreneurs (Black, Latino, women, low-income) from LISC's national network. Opens in waves — monitor lisc.org for next campaign.",
    "url": "https://www.lisc.org/small-business",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — LISC grant programs open in waves tied to specific funding campaigns. Monitor lisc.org/small-business and subscribe to LISC local office mailing lists for next campaign launch.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/lisc-small-business-relief-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10194,
    "title": "Louisiana Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "LA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|natural-resources|clean-technology|manufacturing|healthcare|agriculture|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "30% / 10% / 5% (tiered) of LA QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "30% (under 50 emp) / 10% (50–99 emp) / 5% (100+ emp) Louisiana R&D credit. Non-refundable; 5-year carryforward. $12M annual statewide cap (first-come, first-served).",
    "url": "https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/research-and-development-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Louisiana income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/louisiana-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10195,
    "title": "LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)",
    "organization": "NSA Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) / Army Research Office (ARO)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|sciences|manufacturing|aerospace|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $800K/yr",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 2400000,
    "shortSummary": "NSA/Army quantum computing research BAA — $500K–$800K/yr, for-profits welcome, no cost share.",
    "url": "https://www.qubitcollaboratory.org/lps-qubit-collaboratory/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — BAA open through April 30, 2027; proposals accepted on a continuous basis",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/lps-qubit-collaboratory",
    "quietMoneyScore": 52.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10196,
    "title": "MassCEC Clean Energy Internship Program for Employers",
    "organization": "Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|life-sciences|technology|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$4,320–$8,640 per intern",
    "amountMin": 4320,
    "amountMax": 8640,
    "shortSummary": "MassCEC pays $4,320–$8,640 per intern for MA clean energy companies hiring students and recent graduates.",
    "url": "https://www.masscec.com/clean-energy-internship-program",
    "deadline": "Three annual sessions: Spring (February/March deadline), Summer (April/May deadline), Fall (August/September deadline). Year-round placements for construction/installation tracks have rolling enrollment. Check masscec.com for exact current cycle dates.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 43200,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ma-masscec-clean-energy-internship",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10197,
    "title": "MassCEC Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network",
    "organization": "Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|construction|manufacturing|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Strand B: rolling (amount TBD)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "MassCEC rolling Strand B grants (amounts TBD) for MA orgs training HVAC/heat pump technicians. Strand A (up to $1.2M) closed March 2026 — check for new round.",
    "url": "https://www.masscec.com/funding",
    "deadline": "Strand A: deadline was March 18, 2026 (check for new rounds). Strand B: rolling enrollment through May 15, 2027. Check masscec.com/funding for current open rounds.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ma-masscec-heat-pump-hvac-training-network",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10198,
    "title": "MassDevelopment Emerging Technology Fund (ETF)",
    "organization": "MassDevelopment (Massachusetts Development Finance Agency)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|medical-devices|aerospace|environmental|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $4,000,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 4000000,
    "shortSummary": "MassDevelopment offers venture debt up to $4M for MA tech companies — real estate, equipment, or working capital. Requires co-lender. SBIR Bridge Loan track (up to $250K) also available.",
    "url": "https://www.massdevelopment.com/products-and-services/financing/loans-and-guarantees/etf/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted on a continuous basis. Contact MassDevelopment to discuss your project.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ma-massdevelopment-etf",
    "quietMoneyScore": 73.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10199,
    "title": "MassVentures START Grant Program",
    "organization": "MassVentures (Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|healthcare|technology|aerospace|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "$100K / $200K / up to $500K",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "MA non-dilutive grants of $100K–$500K for companies with federal SBIR Phase II awards. Commercializes deep tech into jobs and revenue in Massachusetts.",
    "url": "https://www.mass-ventures.com/start-program-info",
    "deadline": "Application window opens February 1 annually; 2026 Round 1 deadline was February 23. Next open window: February 1, 2027.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ma-massventures-start-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10200,
    "title": "Massachusetts Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program",
    "organization": "MassDevelopment (formerly Mass Growth Capital Corporation)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$26K–$155K to intermediaries",
    "amountMin": 26700,
    "amountMax": 155750,
    "shortSummary": "State-funded TA grants to MA nonprofits serving microbusinesses; free services for businesses under 20 employees.",
    "url": "https://www.massdevelopment.com/products-and-services/funding-and-tools/grant-programs/",
    "deadline": "Annual RFP — FY26 applications closed October 9, 2025; FY27 RFP expected September 2026",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 155750,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ma-mgcc-small-business-technical-assistance",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10201,
    "title": "Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP)",
    "organization": "MassTech Collaborative — Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|aerospace|technology|clean-technology|life-sciences|automotive|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $300,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 300000,
    "shortSummary": "MA manufacturers under 500 employees: capital grants up to $300K for Industry 4.0 tech adoption — robotics, automation, cyber, electrification. Requires nonprofit partner. Deadline Dec 2, 2026.",
    "url": "https://cam.masstech.org/mmap",
    "deadline": "December 2, 2026 — FY2026 round open",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ma-mmap-manufacturing-accelerator",
    "quietMoneyScore": 54.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10202,
    "title": "Maine Research Expense Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Maine Revenue Services",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "ME",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|healthcare|engineering|natural-resources|renewable-energy|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "5% / 7.5% incremental (ME)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "5% incremental credit on Maine R&D spend above 3-yr average; 7.5% on basic research payments; 15-year carryforward with annual usage cap.",
    "url": "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/36/title36sec5219-K.html",
    "deadline": "Annual — claimed on Maine income tax return for the applicable tax year. Individual filers: Form 1040ME Schedule A. Corporate filers: Maine corporate income tax return Schedule B.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 60000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/maine-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10203,
    "title": "Maryland Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Maryland Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MD",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|healthcare|engineering|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "10% incremental QRE (capped)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Maryland R&D credit: 10% of incremental Maryland QRE, $12M statewide cap, November 15 application deadline. Partially refundable for small businesses (assets < $5M).",
    "url": "https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/research-and-development-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Annual — November 15 of the year following the tax year (e.g., November 15, 2025 for tax year 2024)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/maryland-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10204,
    "title": "Massachusetts Research Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Massachusetts Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|software|clean-technology|manufacturing|healthcare|aerospace|engineering|medical-devices",
    "amountDisplay": "10% credit; 15% univ. research",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "10% credit on incremental MA R&D spend (15% for university basic research). C-corps and S-corps only — LLCs excluded.",
    "url": "https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-research-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Massachusetts Form 355 (Schedule RC) corporate excise return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
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    "quietMoneyScore": "",
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  {
    "id": 10205,
    "title": "Mastercard Strive USA Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $10,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $10K grants for underserved small businesses (women, POC, veteran-owned) through Mastercard's Strive USA program.",
    "url": "https://www.mastercardcenter.org/strive",
    "deadline": "Delivered through local partner organizations — application windows and eligibility vary by partner and geography. Check mastercardcenter.org/strive for current active programs.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mastercard-strive-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10206,
    "title": "MBDA Business Center Program",
    "organization": "Minority Business Development Agency — U.S. Department of Commerce",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Free services (no cash grant)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free consulting, contract access, and capital connections for minority-owned businesses via MBDA's national network of 40+ Business Centers.",
    "url": "https://www.mbda.gov/businesscenters",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Business Centers accept clients year-round. Find and contact your nearest center at mbda.gov/businesscenters.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mbda-business-center-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10207,
    "title": "MBDA Capital Readiness Program",
    "organization": "Minority Business Development Agency — U.S. Department of Commerce",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|technology|manufacturing|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "$400,000–$1,000,000",
    "amountMin": 400000,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "MBDA funds nonprofits and CDFIs ($400K–$1M) to deliver free capital-readiness services — growth acceleration, financing prep, and tech commercialization — to minority-owned businesses.",
    "url": "https://www.mbda.gov/financial-resources/capital-readiness-program",
    "deadline": "Annual competition — 2023 cohort active; 2025 cohort may have launched. Monitor mbda.gov/grants for current NOFO status.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mbda-capital-readiness-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10208,
    "title": "MBDA Women's Entrepreneurship Program (WEP)",
    "organization": "Minority Business Development Agency",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "services",
    "amountDisplay": "~$400,000/yr per grantee",
    "amountMin": 300000,
    "amountMax": 400000,
    "shortSummary": "MBDA funds nonprofits (~$400K/yr, 4-year awards) to deliver entrepreneurship services focused on minority women-owned businesses — not a direct grant to businesses.",
    "url": "https://www.mbda.gov/page/enterprising-women-color-initiative",
    "deadline": "FY2025 NOFO published on simpler.grants.gov (opportunity 358216). Multi-year award period FY2025–FY2028. New competition expected FY2029.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mbda-womens-entrepreneurship-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 41.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10209,
    "title": "Maryland Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit (BIITC)",
    "organization": "Maryland Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MD",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|medical-devices",
    "amountDisplay": "33%–75% of investor's investment",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 750000,
    "shortSummary": "Maryland gives investors a refundable 33%–75% tax credit for investing in small MD biotech startups. Biotech companies use this to attract investment capital they might not otherwise get.",
    "url": "https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/bio-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "QMBC (company) application: March 31 annually. Investor application: April 30 annually. FY2026 applications closed.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/md-biitc-biotech-investment-incentive-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 68.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10210,
    "title": "EARN Maryland — Employment Advancement Right Now",
    "organization": "Maryland Department of Labor — Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MD",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "healthcare|manufacturing|construction|technology|supply-chain|hospitality|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000/partnership",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Maryland funds industry-led employer partnerships to upskill workers and connect job seekers to careers in high-demand sectors. Apply as a sector partnership.",
    "url": "https://www.dllr.state.md.us/earn/",
    "deadline": "Annual competitive funding rounds — typically announced by Maryland Department of Labor. Check labor.maryland.gov for current solicitation.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/md-earn-maryland",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10211,
    "title": "Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) Program",
    "organization": "Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH) / University of Maryland",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MD",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|aerospace|clean-technology|healthcare|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100,000/year",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Maryland state grants up to $100K/yr for companies co-funding R&D with University of Maryland faculty. Since 1987. Engineering, CS, life sciences, physical sciences.",
    "url": "https://www.mips.umd.edu/overview",
    "deadline": "Quarterly proposal deadlines. Notifications issued within 60 days of each deadline.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/md-mips-industrial-partnerships",
    "quietMoneyScore": 52.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10212,
    "title": "Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII)",
    "organization": "TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MD",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "life-sciences|technology|clean-technology|biotechnology|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $480K in two phases (joint)",
    "amountMin": 130000,
    "amountMax": 480000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $480K for MD university spinouts — $180K joint tech assessment + $300K company formation. Quarterly deadline.",
    "url": "https://www.tedcomd.com/funding/maryland-innovation-initiative",
    "deadline": "Quarterly submissions due by 5:00 PM on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 each year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 50,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 480000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/md-tedco-maryland-innovation-initiative",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10213,
    "title": "TEDCO Seed Fund",
    "organization": "TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MD",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|biotechnology|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Seed equity investment",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "TEDCO seed equity investment for MD early-stage tech companies aiming to become venture-fundable. Rolling applications.",
    "url": "https://www.tedcomd.com/funding/seed-funds",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through the online portal. No annual deadline.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/md-tedco-seed-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10214,
    "title": "Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Business Innovation Seed Grant",
    "organization": "Maine Technology Institute (MTI)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "ME",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|fisheries|manufacturing|technology|clean-technology|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$50,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Rolling $5K–$50K grants for Maine tech businesses in biotech, aquaculture, composites, manufacturing, IT, and more. 1:1 match required; apply anytime.",
    "url": "https://www.mainetechnology.org/explore-funding-programs/business-innovation-funding/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no fixed deadline. Apply when your project is ready. MTI evaluates applications continuously.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 40000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/me-mti-seed-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10215,
    "title": "Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund",
    "organization": "Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) — Workforce Development",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|renewable-energy|supply-chain|construction|automotive|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Michigan pays employers to upskill current workers — competitive annual grants up to $500K via local Michigan Works! agencies.",
    "url": "https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/wd/programs-services/going-pro-talent-fund",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — applications typically open fall/winter. FY2025 cycle closed spring 2025. Watch Michigan Works! for FY2026 opening.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mi-going-pro-talent-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 54.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10216,
    "title": "Michigan Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant",
    "organization": "Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) / Automation Alley",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|automotive|aerospace|agriculture|life-sciences|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000 (50% match)",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "50% reimbursement up to $25K for Michigan small manufacturers adopting AI, robotics, automation, or cybersecurity technology. Rolling until funds run out.",
    "url": "https://www.michiganbusiness.org/industry4-0/grant/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — accepted until all funding allocated",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mi-industry-40-technology-implementation-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 55.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10217,
    "title": "Michigan Supplier Conversion Grant Program",
    "organization": "Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) — Community and Worker Economic Transition Office",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|automotive|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$500,000–$2,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Competitive grants of $500K–$2M for Michigan ICE-vehicle suppliers converting to EV/hybrid component manufacturing. Federal DOE funding via state LEO.",
    "url": "https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/economic-transition/michigan-supplier-conversion-grant-program",
    "deadline": "Applications closed April 28, 2026 — next round timing unknown",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mi-supplier-conversion-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10218,
    "title": "Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) Small Business Capitalization Grant",
    "organization": "Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "FL",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare|manufacturing|technology|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$7,500–$10,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Miami-Dade County grants of $10,000 for established small businesses (3+ yrs) to support expansion — countywide, for-profit, rolling annual cycle.",
    "url": "https://www.miamidade.gov/global/government/trusts/economicadvocacy/home.page",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — 2026 cycle applications were open earlier in 2026. Next cycle typically opens in Q1 of each year.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/miami-dade-mdeat-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10219,
    "title": "Miami-Dade County Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program",
    "organization": "Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (district offices)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "FL",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare|construction|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$3,000–$5,000",
    "amountMin": 3000,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "Miami-Dade district grants of $3,000–$5,000 for small owner-operated businesses — equipment, inventory, marketing, minor renovations. Each district runs its own cycle.",
    "url": "https://www.miamidade.gov/mom-pop-grants/",
    "deadline": "Varies by district — each of the 13 commission districts sets its own annual cycle dates. 2025–2026 cycles opened February–March 2026 in most districts. Applications are typically open for 4–6 weeks.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/miami-dade-mom-and-pop-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10220,
    "title": "Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP)",
    "organization": "Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|automotive|technology|clean-technology|aerospace|life-sciences|fintech|supply-chain|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$10M+ (negotiated)",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "MI discretionary cash grants or loans for job-creating business projects — MEDC negotiated, requires Strategic Fund Board approval, $10K–$10M+ range.",
    "url": "https://www.michiganbusiness.org/services/mbdp/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — MEDC Strategic Fund Board meets monthly; applications evaluated on a rolling basis.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/michigan-business-development-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 63.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10221,
    "title": "Michigan Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Michigan Department of Treasury",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "N/A — Discontinued",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Michigan R&D credit repealed — MBT replaced by CIT in 2012, formal statutory repeal by Act 90 of 2019. No active state R&D credit.",
    "url": "https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectname=mcl-208-1405",
    "deadline": "Discontinued — see deadlineNotes",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": "",
    "estimatedApplicationHours": "",
    "accessibilityScore": "",
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/michigan-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10222,
    "title": "Minnesota Research Credit",
    "organization": "Minnesota Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MN",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|medical-devices|clean-technology|healthcare|agriculture|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "10% first $2M + 4% above",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "10%/4% tiered MN R&D credit — partially refundable starting 2025, 15-year carryforward, corps and pass-throughs eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/290.068",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Minnesota income tax return (Form M4 for C-corps, Form M8 for S-corps, Form M3 for partnerships)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 14,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/minnesota-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10223,
    "title": "Mississippi Jobs Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Mississippi Department of Revenue / Mississippi Development Authority",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MS",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|healthcare|food-beverage|agriculture|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,000–$5,000 per new full-time job",
    "amountMin": 2000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Mississippi $2,000–$5,000 per net new full-time job created in-state. Non-refundable with 5-year carryforward. No R&D credit exists in MS.",
    "url": "https://mississippi.org/incentives",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Mississippi income tax return for each year new jobs are maintained",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mississippi-jobs-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10224,
    "title": "Missouri Works",
    "organization": "Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MO",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|supply-chain|technology|fintech|clean-technology|agriculture|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "WH retention or tax credits, 5–6 yrs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "MO withholding tax retention on new employee wages for 5–6 years. Tiers start at 2 new jobs (rural/zone) up to 100+ (Mega). 80–140% of county average wage required.",
    "url": "https://ded.mo.gov/programs/business/missouri-works",
    "deadline": "Rolling — submit Notice of Intent (NOI) at any time during site selection. 2-year deadline from NOI approval to meet minimum job creation and investment thresholds.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/missouri-works",
    "quietMoneyScore": 83.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10225,
    "title": "Minnesota Angel Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MN",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|agriculture|medical-devices|software|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "25% investor credit (refundable)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Minnesota gives investors a 25% refundable tax credit on equity in qualifying high-tech startups — making your raise cheaper and investors more likely to say yes.",
    "url": "https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/tax-credits/angel-tax-credit/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — companies apply for qualified business certification before closing an investment round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mn-angel-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10226,
    "title": "Minnesota Job Creation Fund",
    "organization": "Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|life-sciences|supply-chain|fintech|clean-technology|agriculture|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — typically $500K–$3M",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "MN DEED grants + property tax exemption for businesses creating 10+ jobs at $16.50/hr+ with $500K+ investment. Discretionary, performance-based.",
    "url": "https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/mn-jcf/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no annual application cycle. Applications are evaluated on a deal-by-deal basis through DEED's Business Development division.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 50,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mn-job-creation-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 58.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10227,
    "title": "Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP)",
    "organization": "Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|agriculture|supply-chain|construction|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 50% of training costs",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "Minnesota matches 50% of employer training costs — but a college or training org must co-apply and match the other 50%. Open deadlines.",
    "url": "https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/training-grant/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — DEED accepts applications year-round and reviews on a rolling basis. No fixed cycles.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mn-job-skills-partnership",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10228,
    "title": "Minnesota Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)",
    "organization": "Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|agriculture|renewable-energy|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$9,000 per new job",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $200K in training reimbursements for Greater MN businesses creating 3+ new jobs — $5K–$9K per job based on wages. Rolling applications.",
    "url": "https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/training-grant/jtip/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mn-job-training-incentive-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10229,
    "title": "Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) Proof of Concept Grant",
    "organization": "Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MO",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "MO state POC grants up to $100K for early-stage tech startups to validate commercial viability of university-based or innovation-driven ideas. Competitive, quarterly cycles.",
    "url": "https://missouritechnology.com",
    "deadline": "Quarterly application cycles — specific deadlines published on MTC website. Applications reviewed by independent committee; awards announced within approximately 8–10 weeks of deadline.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mo-missouri-technology-corporation-poc",
    "quietMoneyScore": 39.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10230,
    "title": "Missouri Quality Jobs Program",
    "organization": "Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MO",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|fintech|supply-chain|clean-technology|aerospace|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — % of new payroll",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Retain Missouri employee withholding taxes (up to 7 years) for new high-wage jobs created in qualifying sectors. Also includes discretionary refundable tax credits.",
    "url": "https://ded.mo.gov/programs/business/missouri-quality-jobs-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — must apply and receive approval before new jobs are created.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mo-quality-jobs-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10231,
    "title": "Montana Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Montana Department of Commerce — Office of Indian Country Economic Development",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|construction|services|manufacturing|tourism|healthcare|arts-culture|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $14,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 14000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $14,000 for Montana Native American entrepreneurs starting or expanding a business — requires 1:1 cash or in-kind match, annual August–October window.",
    "url": "https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Indian-Country/Indian-Country-Financial-Assistance/The-Indian-Equity-Fund-Small-Business-Grant",
    "deadline": "Annual: applications open August 18 and close October 31. Award decisions typically made in December.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 14000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/montana-indian-equity-fund-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10232,
    "title": "Montana SMART Business Revolving Loan Fund",
    "organization": "Montana Department of Commerce — Business Resources Division",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MT",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|tourism|technology|natural-resources|food-beverage|agriculture|retail|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Montana below-market fixed-rate loans up to $500K for small businesses — gap financing alongside bank loans for job creation and retention.",
    "url": "https://commerce.mt.gov/Business-Resources/Loan-Programs",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round subject to fund availability.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/montana-smart-business-revolving-loan",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10233,
    "title": "Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Montana Department of Commerce — Office of Indian Country Economic Development",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "tourism|hospitality|arts-culture|food-beverage|recreation|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $10,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $10,000 for Montana tribal entrepreneurs in tourism — hospitality, guiding, cultural experiences, arts — no match required, annual October–November window.",
    "url": "https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Indian-Country/Indian-Country-Financial-Assistance/Tribal-Tourism-Small-Business-Grant",
    "deadline": "Annual: applications open October 1 and close November 30. Award decisions typically in January-February.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/montana-tribal-tourism-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10234,
    "title": "Mississippi Advantage Jobs Program",
    "organization": "Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MS",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|supply-chain|technology|healthcare|fintech|aerospace|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 4% of payroll, 10 yrs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to 4% payroll rebate for 10 years for MS businesses creating 25+ net new jobs at 110% of county average wage.",
    "url": "https://mississippi.org/doing-business/incentives/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through MDA",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ms-advantage-jobs-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 55,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10235,
    "title": "Mississippi MFLEX — Flexible Incentive Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MS",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|agriculture|life-sciences|fintech|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by project",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Mississippi's flexible all-in-one business tax credit — one application, one approval, apply the credit however it makes most sense for your business.",
    "url": "https://mississippi.org/doing-business/incentives/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact MDA at 601-359-3449 or 800-360-3323 to initiate the MFLEX application process.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ms-mflex-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10236,
    "title": "Mississippi Research and Development Skills Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Mississippi Department of Revenue / Mississippi Development Authority",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MS",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|life-sciences|aerospace|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,000 per R&D employee/year",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "$1,000 per R&D employee per year for 5 years for Mississippi businesses hiring qualified research personnel. Simple headcount-based credit.",
    "url": "https://mississippi.org/doing-business/incentives/",
    "deadline": "Claimed on Mississippi income tax return. No separate application required. Verify qualifying R&D positions with MDA before filing.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ms-research-development-skills-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10237,
    "title": "Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund — Job Creation Program",
    "organization": "Montana Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$7,500 per new job",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to $5,000 per new job created ($7,500 in high-poverty counties) for Montana basic-sector businesses with out-of-state revenue focus. Local government applies on behalf of business.",
    "url": "https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Business-Assistance/The-Big-Sky-Economic-Development-Trust-Fund",
    "deadline": "Applications not currently being accepted — Montana Department of Commerce has suspended intake pending legislative funding. Check commerce.mt.gov for reopening.",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mt-big-sky-trust-fund-job-creation",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10238,
    "title": "Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program",
    "organization": "Montana Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "MT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|agriculture|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $30,000/phase",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 30000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $30,000 in flexible state matching funds for Montana companies with active federal SBIR or STTR awards.",
    "url": "https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Business-Assistance/Montana-SBIR-STTR-Matching-Funds-Program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted at any time through the Montana Department of Commerce. Phase II applications must be submitted within 90 days of the Phase I project end date.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 30000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/mt-sbir-sttr-matching-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 48.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10239,
    "title": "NAACP × L'Oréal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund",
    "organization": "NAACP Empowerment Programs / L'Oréal USA / SalonCentric",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "$25,000 grants for US beauty entrepreneurs — salon owners, stylists, braiders, barbers, aestheticians — NAACP + L'Oréal program, third annual cycle, includes mentorship from L'Oréal executives.",
    "url": "https://naacp.org/find-resources/grants/inclusive-beauty-fund-grant",
    "deadline": "Annual — 2026 cycle applications closed April 23, 2026. 2027 cycle expected to open in Q1 2027. Monitor naacp.org/grants and helloalice.com for next cycle.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/naacp-loreal-inclusive-beauty-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10240,
    "title": "NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant",
    "organization": "NAACP / Black Entrepreneurs Day",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "$25,000 grants for Black entrepreneurs — NAACP annual program tied to Black Entrepreneurs Day, Daymond John mentorship included, 2023 cycle awarded $500K to 9 businesses.",
    "url": "https://naacp.org/find-resources/grants/powershift-entrepreneur-grant",
    "deadline": "Annual — tied to Black Entrepreneurs Day (typically October). 2026 cycle not yet announced. Monitor naacp.org/grants for application launch.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/naacp-powershift-entrepreneur-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 38.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10241,
    "title": "NASE Growth Grant",
    "organization": "National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|services|creative-industries|technology|food-beverage|healthcare|construction|consulting",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $4,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 4000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $4,000/month for NASE member micro-business owners to fund hiring, marketing, or equipment.",
    "url": "https://www.nase.org/benefits/business-benefits/growth-grants",
    "deadline": "Rolling — new winner chosen monthly; apply by end of each month to be considered",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 4000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nase-growth-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10242,
    "title": "NBMBAA Scale-Up Pitch Challenge",
    "organization": "National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|healthcare|retail|agriculture|services|manufacturing|media",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual pitch competition awarding up to $50,000 in non-dilutive grants to Black-founded early-stage US businesses.",
    "url": "https://nbmbaa.org/scale-up-pitch-challenge/",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open spring/summer; semifinalist notifications by August 20; finalists compete at the annual NBMBAA Conference (typically September/October).",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nbmbaa-scale-up-pitch-challenge",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10243,
    "title": "North Carolina Customized Training Program",
    "organization": "North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NC",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|supply-chain|renewable-energy|agriculture|all",
    "amountDisplay": "No cost to employer",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "North Carolina's community colleges deliver free customized training for expanding NC employers — no application fee, no direct cost to business.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/workforce-grants/customized-training",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Contact your regional community college at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nc-customized-training-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10244,
    "title": "North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant",
    "organization": "North Carolina Department of Commerce — NC Film Office",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NC",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "film|media|creative-industries",
    "amountDisplay": "25% of qualifying NC spend",
    "amountMin": 62500,
    "amountMax": 15000000,
    "shortSummary": "25% NC cash rebate on qualifying film/TV spend — $31M annual fund, $7M feature cap, $15M TV series cap. Not first-come, first-served.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/film-industry-grants",
    "deadline": "Rolling — apply to NC Film Office before production. Annual fund has a July 1–June 30 fiscal year window.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 32,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nc-film-entertainment-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10245,
    "title": "North Carolina Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)",
    "organization": "North Carolina Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NC",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|life-sciences|supply-chain|fintech|clean-technology|agriculture|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "25–75% of new-hire withholding",
    "amountMin": 0,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "NC cash grants equal to 25–75% of withholding taxes on new jobs, paid annually for up to 12 years. Discretionary, performance-based, negotiated.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/competitive-incentives/job-development-investment-grant-jdig",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no formal cycle. Applications submitted through NC Commerce Business Services Division as projects are under active site selection.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nc-jdig",
    "quietMoneyScore": 53.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10246,
    "title": "One North Carolina Fund",
    "organization": "North Carolina Department of Commerce / Office of the Governor",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NC",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|life-sciences|supply-chain|fintech|clean-technology|agriculture|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — typically $100K–$5M",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "Governor's discretionary one-time cash grants for competitive projects creating jobs in NC — sized by job count, wages, and investment. Rapid response tool.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/competitive-incentives/one-north-carolina-fund",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no annual cycle. Applications submitted through NC Commerce Business Services Division as projects are in active site selection.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nc-one-nc-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10247,
    "title": "North Dakota Flex PACE Workforce Training Fund",
    "organization": "Bank of North Dakota (BND) / North Dakota Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "ND",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|healthcare|renewable-energy|retail|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Interest subsidy; varies by loan",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "ND state interest buy-down on BND PACE loans — reduces borrowing cost for ND businesses investing in workforce, equipment, or expansion.",
    "url": "https://www.banknd.nd.gov/business_loans/flex_pace.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through participating local lenders.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nd-flex-pace-workforce",
    "quietMoneyScore": 53.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10248,
    "title": "Innovate ND Entrepreneurship Grant",
    "organization": "North Dakota Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "ND",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|agriculture|healthcare|services|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000 (2 phases)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $50K in reimbursable validation grants for ND entrepreneurs across two 6-month phases, paired with coaching from regional entrepreneur centers.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.nd.gov/economic-development-finance/finance-and-incentives/finance-programs/innovate-nd",
    "deadline": "Multiple rounds per year. Spring 2026 deadline was May 14, 2026; next round expected fall 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 40000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nd-innovate-nd-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 56.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10249,
    "title": "Nebraska Advantage Microenterprise Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Nebraska Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NE",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|construction|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "20% of growth, up to $20K",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 20000,
    "shortSummary": "Refundable 20% tax credit on business growth for Nebraska microbusinesses with 5 or fewer employees. Lifetime cap $20,000.",
    "url": "https://revenue.nebraska.gov/incentives/nebraska-advantage-microenterprise-tax-credit-act",
    "deadline": "Applications accepted January 1 through November 1 annually. Applications after November 1 are credited to the next year. Program open through 2032.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ne-advantage-microenterprise-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10250,
    "title": "Nebraska Advantage Rural Development Act Tax Credits",
    "organization": "Nebraska Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NE",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|supply-chain|renewable-energy|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$3,000/FTE + $2,750/$50K invest",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Nebraska rural development tax credits: $3,000/new employee + $2,750 per $50K investment for businesses expanding outside urban centers. Level 1: $125K + 2 FTEs. Level 2: $250K + 5 FTEs.",
    "url": "https://revenue.nebraska.gov/incentives/nebraska-advantage-rural-development-act-lb-608-amended-lb-312",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round from the Nebraska Department of Revenue.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ne-advantage-rural-development-act",
    "quietMoneyScore": 62.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10251,
    "title": "National Endowment for the Arts — Grants for Arts Projects",
    "organization": "National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "arts-culture|music|film|publishing|creative-industries|gaming|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000 to $100,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "NEA funds arts projects with $10K–$100K grants — for-profit studios, galleries, and creative businesses are eligible alongside nonprofits.",
    "url": "https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects",
    "deadline": "Annual — typically two deadline windows per year (approximately February and July); verify current cycle at arts.gov",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 30000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nea-grants-for-arts-projects",
    "quietMoneyScore": 29.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10252,
    "title": "Nebraska Advantage Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Nebraska Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NE",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|agriculture|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|food-beverage|engineering|fintech",
    "amountDisplay": "15% of incremental Nebraska QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "15% Nebraska R&D credit on incremental QRE above 3-year average. Non-refundable with 15-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://revenue.nebraska.gov/incentives/research-development",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Nebraska income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 14,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nebraska-advantage-research-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10253,
    "title": "Nevada Catalyst Fund",
    "organization": "Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NV",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|healthcare|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|natural-resources|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "NV grants up to $250K for tech startups with a Nevada university R&D partnership and private co-investor match.",
    "url": "https://www.diversifynevada.com/programs/catalyst-fund/",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — typically one application round per fiscal year. Applications generally accepted in fall with awards announced in spring. Monitor diversifynevada.com for current cycle status.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nevada-catalyst-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10254,
    "title": "New Jersey Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "New Jersey Division of Taxation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NJ",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|healthcare|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "10% of incremental QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "10% incremental NJ R&D credit — mirrors federal §41, 20-year carryforward, no cap, all entity types eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/cbt/njrd.shtml",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on NJ Corporation Business Tax return (Form CBT-100) or NJ Gross Income Tax return, using R&D credit schedule",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 14,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/new-jersey-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10255,
    "title": "New Mexico Film Production Tax Credit",
    "organization": "New Mexico Film Office / New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NM",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "media|film|music",
    "amountDisplay": "25–40% of NM production spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "25–40% refundable NM film credit paid as cash. No minimum spend. $140M annual cap. Rural and TV series uplifts available.",
    "url": "https://nmfilm.com/whynewmexico/incentives-2",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no intake cycles. Apply through New Mexico Film Office before production begins. FY 2026 annual cap is $140M; apply early in the fiscal year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/new-mexico-film-production-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10256,
    "title": "New Mexico Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)",
    "organization": "New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NM",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|healthcare|food-beverage|supply-chain|services|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "50%-90% of wages, up to 6 mo",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "NM reimburses 50%–90% of new-hire training wages for up to 6 months (tiered). Manufacturers and traded-sector businesses adding county-median-wage+ jobs.",
    "url": "https://gonm.biz/business-development/job-training-incentive-program/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Must apply before new employees begin training.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/new-mexico-jtip",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10257,
    "title": "New Mexico Technology Jobs and R&D Tax Credit",
    "organization": "New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NM",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|engineering|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "5% of NM R&D expenditures",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "5% credit on NM R&D spend; can offset gross receipts OR income tax; requires new qualifying technology job creation.",
    "url": "https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/tax-professionals/tax-credits-overview-forms/",
    "deadline": "Annual — credit claimed on state income tax return (CIT-1) or gross receipts tax return (CRS-1) for the applicable tax year",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/new-mexico-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 55.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10258,
    "title": "NGLCC–Grubhub Community Impact Grant Program",
    "organization": "National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) / Grubhub Community Fund",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "food-beverage|hospitality|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$25,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "$5K–$25K for LGBTQ+-owned and ally restaurants, cafés, and bars — no NGLCC certification required, annual cycle, funds go toward equipment, staffing, marketing, and operations.",
    "url": "https://nglcc.org/nglcc-lgbtbe-scholarships-and-grants/",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open in spring/summer each year. 2025 application window pending announcement. Monitor nglcc.org/ghgrant or email nglccgrants@nglcc.org for launch dates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nglcc-grubhub-community-impact-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10259,
    "title": "NIJ FY25 Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Justice — National Institute of Justice",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "sciences|technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $12.5M pool / ~$417K avg",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 1200000,
    "shortSummary": "DOJ/NIJ funds forensic science R&D for criminal justice — up to $12.5M pool across 30 awards, small businesses fully eligible.",
    "url": "https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172598",
    "deadline": "June 2, 2026 (Grants.gov) / June 9, 2026 (JustGrants)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 600000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nij-forensic-science-innovation-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10260,
    "title": "NIST Grants to Industry and Others (Research & Development Grants)",
    "organization": "National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|biotechnology|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies: $100K–$5M+",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "NIST R&D grants fund measurement science, cybersecurity, AI, and quantum research — tech SMBs with deep technical expertise can compete.",
    "url": "https://www.nist.gov/oaam/grants-management-division",
    "deadline": "Multiple NOFOs open throughout the year. Check nist.gov/grants or grants.gov for current opportunities by NIST program office (ITL, PML, MML, CHIPS R&D, etc.).",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 50,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nist-america-competes-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10261,
    "title": "NIST CHIPS R&D Office — Broad Agency Announcement (CRDO BAA)",
    "organization": "National Institute of Standards and Technology — CHIPS Research and Development Office",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|clean-technology|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "$10M minimum, no ceiling",
    "amountMin": 10000000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "NIST CHIPS R&D Office funds $10M+ microelectronics R&D projects for for-profit companies advancing semiconductor technology in AI, quantum, and biotech.",
    "url": "https://www.nist.gov/chips/chips-rd-funding-opportunities/crdo-broad-agency-announcement-baa",
    "deadline": "Rolling — white papers accepted on a rolling basis through September 30, 2029. Opportunities open: September 24, 2025. Contact research@chips.gov with subject '2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01 Questions'.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 300,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nist-chips-crdo-broad-agency-announcement",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10262,
    "title": "NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)",
    "organization": "National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|food-beverage|aerospace|medical-devices|technology|automotive|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Subsidized consulting services",
    "amountMin": 0,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "NIST MEP: nationwide network of centers offering subsidized manufacturing consulting to small/mid-sized manufacturers — not a grant, but often free or low-cost.",
    "url": "https://www.nist.gov/mep",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadline. Contact your state MEP center at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nist-manufacturing-extension-partnership",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10263,
    "title": "NJ Accelerate — NJEDA Accelerator Matching Program",
    "organization": "New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NJ",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K loan + rent",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "NJ loans up to $250K for accelerator graduates who establish NJ operations, plus 6 months rent assistance.",
    "url": "https://www.njeda.gov/programs/nj-accelerate/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Program confirmed active via August 2025 NJEDA FAQ and May 2025 program brochures.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nj-accelerate",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10264,
    "title": "Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program Tax Credit",
    "organization": "New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NJ",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|clean-technology|life-sciences|aerospace|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 25% of capital investment",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 150000000,
    "shortSummary": "NJ tax credit up to 25% of capital investment (max $150M) for manufacturers investing $10M+ and creating 20+ NJ jobs. Transferable. Applications open through March 2029.",
    "url": "https://www.njeda.gov/nextnjmfg/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications open until all $500M in credits committed or March 1, 2029, whichever comes first.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nj-next-nj-manufacturing-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 72.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10265,
    "title": "New Jersey Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program (NOL)",
    "organization": "New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NJ",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|clean-technology|biotechnology|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $20M lifetime",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 20000000,
    "shortSummary": "NJ tech/biotech companies can sell unused NOLs and R&D credits for cash — up to $20M lifetime — without diluting equity.",
    "url": "https://www.njeda.gov/nol/",
    "deadline": "Annual — check njeda.gov/nol for current cycle open/close dates. Application typically opens winter and closes spring.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nj-nol-technology-tax-certificate",
    "quietMoneyScore": 75.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10266,
    "title": "New Mexico SBIR/STTR Matching Grant",
    "organization": "New Mexico Economic Development Department — Technology and Innovation Office",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NM",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|biotechnology|technology|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50K (Ph I) / $100K (Ph II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $50K (Phase I) or $100K (Phase II) in NM state commercialization matching funds for federal SBIR/STTR winners.",
    "url": "https://www.edd.newmexico.gov/grants/nm-small-business-innovation-research-sbir-matching-grant/",
    "deadline": "Annual competitive round — FY26 applications open per KRQE coverage (early 2026 cycle). Check edd.newmexico.gov for current cycle status.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nm-sbir-matching-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10267,
    "title": "New Mexico Science & Technology Business Startup Grant",
    "organization": "New Mexico Economic Development Department — Technology and Innovation Office",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NM",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|technology|clean-technology|biotechnology",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000–$50,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "$25K–$50K commercialization grants for early-stage New Mexico tech startups in aerospace, computing, energy, and bioscience.",
    "url": "https://www.edd.newmexico.gov/grants/st-business-startup-grant/",
    "deadline": "Annual competitive round — most recent FY26 round closed. Next application period to be announced on edd.newmexico.gov.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nm-st-business-startup-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 39.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10268,
    "title": "NOAA Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries",
    "organization": "NOAA Fisheries — Pacific Islands Regional Office",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "fisheries|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "$40K–$220K",
    "amountMin": 40000,
    "amountMax": 220000,
    "shortSummary": "NOAA grants up to $220K for marine turtle monitoring and bycatch research tied to sustainable U.S. Pacific fisheries.",
    "url": "https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/grant/international-marine-turtle-management-and-conservation-program",
    "deadline": "June 30, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 46,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 220000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/noaa-marine-turtle-conservation-fisheries-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10269,
    "title": "NOAA Fisheries Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FY 2024–2026",
    "organization": "NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "fisheries|environmental|education|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1.6M est. total",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 1600000,
    "shortSummary": "Rolling NOAA research BAA for fisheries, marine ecosystems, and aquaculture — for-profits eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/grant/fiscal-year-2024-2026-broad-agency-announcement",
    "deadline": "Rolling — BAA open through September 30, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 43,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1600000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/noaa-nmfs-baa-fy2024-2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 56.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10270,
    "title": "NOAA Saltonstall-Kennedy Fisheries Grant Program",
    "organization": "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA Fisheries",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|fisheries|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000–$500,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "NOAA grants of $25K–$500K for for-profit fisheries and aquaculture businesses to fund seafood marketing, infrastructure, and fishing community technology projects.",
    "url": "https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/grant/saltonstall-kennedy-grant-competition",
    "deadline": "Annual — pre-proposal typically due in July/August; invited full proposals due November. FY25 pre-proposals closed July 23, 2024; full proposal deadline November 25, 2024.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 350000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/noaa-saltonstall-kennedy-fisheries-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10271,
    "title": "NOAA Sea Grant National Aquaculture Initiative",
    "organization": "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — National Sea Grant College Program",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|fisheries|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — $50K–$500K typical",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "NOAA Sea Grant funds up to $5M in aquaculture R&D and business development projects — for-profit shellfish, finfish, and seaweed companies are eligible.",
    "url": "https://seagrant.noaa.gov/inside-sea-grant/funding-opportunities/",
    "deadline": "Annual or biennial — FY2025 cycle expected to open mid-2025. Monitor seagrant.noaa.gov for current NOFO. Past cycles have had pre-proposal requirements similar to the Saltonstall-Kennedy program.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 350000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/noaa-sea-grant-national-aquaculture-initiative",
    "quietMoneyScore": 52.4,
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    "id": 10272,
    "title": "North Carolina Research and Development Tax Credit (Discontinued)",
    "organization": "North Carolina Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NC",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Discontinued — no new credits available",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "North Carolina's R&D tax credit was repealed for tax years beginning January 1, 2016. No new credits can be earned; pre-2016 carryforwards may still be applied through 2030.",
    "url": "https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/corporate-income-franchise-tax",
    "deadline": "Discontinued — no application accepted",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": "",
    "accessibilityScore": 1,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/north-carolina-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10273,
    "title": "American-Made Program Prize Challenges",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy / National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "clean-technology|manufacturing|technology|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$50K–$3M+ per challenge",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE prize competitions ($50K–$3M+) plus national lab vouchers for US cleantech startups and innovators across solar, storage, grid, and more.",
    "url": "https://americanmadeprogram.org",
    "deadline": "Varies by challenge — multiple competitions open simultaneously year-round; check the Prizes & Competitions page for current open challenges",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nrel-american-made-challenges",
    "quietMoneyScore": 63.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10274,
    "title": "NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research",
    "organization": "U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|manufacturing|fisheries|sciences|technology|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by scope",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Navy's open R&D BAA covering materials, oceanography, space tech, electronics — small businesses encouraged.",
    "url": "https://www.nrl.navy.mil/Doing-Business/Contracts/Broad-Agency-Announcements/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — BAA open through September 30, 2026; white papers accepted anytime, formal proposals by invitation only",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 70,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nrl-long-range-baa-fy2024",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10275,
    "title": "NSF Convergence Accelerator",
    "organization": "National Science Foundation — Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|clean-technology|manufacturing|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$750K–$5M",
    "amountMin": 750000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "NSF funds multidisciplinary R&D teams to solve national challenges. For-profits apply via BAA; Phase 1 up to $750K, Phase 2 up to $5M.",
    "url": "https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/convergence-accelerator",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — 2025 cohort solicitation archived June 2025; 2026 cohort solicitation not yet released. NSF typically publishes a new cohort Dear Colleague Letter by spring each year.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nsf-convergence-accelerator",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10276,
    "title": "NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines)",
    "organization": "National Science Foundation — Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|manufacturing|clean-technology|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $160M / 10 yrs",
    "amountMin": 15000000,
    "amountMax": 160000000,
    "shortSummary": "NSF's decade-long place-based awards for regional tech ecosystems. For-profits can lead. Up to $160M over 10 years — currently between-intakes.",
    "url": "https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/regional-innovation-engines",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — 2025 full proposal deadline was April 15, 2025 (invited teams only). 2026 cohort solicitation not yet announced.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 400,
    "accessibilityScore": 1,
    "realisticAmountMax": 160000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nsf-regional-innovation-engines",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10277,
    "title": "NSF STRIDE Ventures — AI Efficiency Challenge",
    "organization": "STRIDE Ventures (operated by Start2 Group, supported by NSF TIP)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "technology|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$1.75M–$3.5M",
    "amountMin": 1750000,
    "amountMax": 3500000,
    "shortSummary": "NSF-backed challenge grants up to $3.5M for AI efficiency innovation. For-profit AI companies eligible. Deadline July 13, 2026.",
    "url": "https://stride-ventures.com/ai-efficiency-challenge/",
    "deadline": "July 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 65,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nsf-stride-ventures-ai-efficiency",
    "quietMoneyScore": 59,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10278,
    "title": "NTIA Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program",
    "organization": "National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) — U.S. Department of Commerce",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|agriculture|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by state ($500K–$50M+)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 50000000,
    "shortSummary": "$42.45B broadband build-out fund — small ISPs and co-ops apply to their state broadband office for fiber grants covering unserved/underserved locations.",
    "url": "https://www.ntia.gov/funding-programs/high-speed-internet-programs/broadband-equity-access-and-deployment-bead-program",
    "deadline": "Active — each state runs its own solicitation timeline; many states in active application rounds as of 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ntia-bead-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 63.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10279,
    "title": "Nevada Battle Born Growth Microloan Program",
    "organization": "Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NV",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Nevada SSBCI-backed microloans up to $250K for small businesses under $5M revenue — no origination fees, flexible use, 36–72 month terms. Currently paused for redesign.",
    "url": "https://nvmicroloans.org/",
    "deadline": "Currently paused — program redesign in progress as of late 2024. Monitor nvmicroloans.org for reopening date.",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nv-battle-born-growth-microloan",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10280,
    "title": "Nevada Standard Tax Abatement Program",
    "organization": "Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NV",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|clean-technology|aerospace|fintech",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by payroll & investment",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Nevada cuts sales, payroll, and property taxes for businesses creating 5+ jobs at or above the statewide average wage.",
    "url": "https://goed.nv.gov/incentives/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Apply through your Regional Development Authority (RDA) before creating jobs.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nv-standard-tax-abatement",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10281,
    "title": "New York Consolidated Funding Application (CFA)",
    "organization": "Empire State Development / NY Regional Economic Development Councils",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|tourism|clean-technology|life-sciences|retail|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by program",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 10000000,
    "shortSummary": "Apply once for dozens of NY state economic development programs — grants, loans, tax credits — through a single regional application.",
    "url": "https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/cfa",
    "deadline": "Annual round — typically opens June/July and closes in October. Check regionalcouncils.ny.gov for current cycle dates.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ny-cfa-consolidated-funding-application",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10282,
    "title": "Restore New York Communities Initiative",
    "organization": "New York Empire State Development (ESD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "housing|construction|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2,000,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "NY state grants for municipalities to redevelop blighted properties — up to $2M per project. Private developers can receive municipal sub-grants.",
    "url": "https://esd.ny.gov/restore-new-york",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — Round 9 applications closed December 20, 2024; awards announced May 2025; Round 10 not yet announced",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ny-esd-restore-ny-communities",
    "quietMoneyScore": 53.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10283,
    "title": "New York Excelsior Jobs Program — R&D Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Empire State Development (ESD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|agriculture|fintech|media|music|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "50% of federal §41; 6% cap",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Fully refundable NY state R&D credit (50% of federal §41, capped at 6%) — but only for companies already approved for Excelsior Jobs + Investment credits.",
    "url": "https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact ESD Industry Director or submit via NY Consolidated Funding Application; no fixed annual deadline",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 55,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ny-excelsior-jobs-rd-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10284,
    "title": "Global NY STEP — New York State Trade Expansion Program",
    "organization": "Empire State Development (ESD) — Global NY Office",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|services|agriculture|life-sciences|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,000–$5,000 per activity",
    "amountMin": 2000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "NY reimburses up to 50% of trade show, export marketing, and international mission costs — up to $5K per activity, $10K/year max for NY small businesses.",
    "url": "https://esd.ny.gov/global-ny-state-trade-expansion-program-step",
    "deadline": "Rolling — first-come, first-served until program funds are exhausted. Current cycle runs through August 31, 2026.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ny-global-step-export-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10285,
    "title": "New York NYSTAR Innovation Matching Grants Program",
    "organization": "Empire State Development (ESD) — NYSTAR Division of Science, Technology & Innovation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100K (Ph I) / $200K (Ph II)",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "NY state matches federal SBIR/STTR awards: up to $100K for Phase I, up to $200K for Phase II. Commercialization expenses not covered by federal funding.",
    "url": "https://esd.ny.gov/innovation-matching-grants-program",
    "deadline": "Rounds open on the second Wednesday of April and October for one week each.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ny-nystar-innovation-matching-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": 62.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10286,
    "title": "START-UP NY",
    "organization": "Empire State Development (ESD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|agriculture|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 10 yrs tax-free",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "NY tax-free zone program near universities — 10 years of zero state/local business and employee taxes for qualifying companies.",
    "url": "https://esd.ny.gov/startup-ny-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Campus approval required before applying to ESD.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ny-startup-ny",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10287,
    "title": "NYC Small Business Services — Small Business Opportunity Fund",
    "organization": "NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $25K grant for NYC small businesses with under $2M revenue. Applied through NYC Business portal and SBS Business Development Centers.",
    "url": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/index.page",
    "deadline": "Rolling — SBS opens periodic funding cohorts; check nyc.gov/sbs for current intake status",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nyc-small-business-services-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10288,
    "title": "NYSERDA FlexTech — Flexible Technical Assistance Program (Energy Studies)",
    "organization": "New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "NY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|healthcare|retail|agriculture|services|hospitality|technology|housing",
    "amountDisplay": "50-75% cost-share, up to $1M",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "NYSERDA pays 50-75% of your professional energy study, up to $1 million — open to all NY commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities paying the electric SBC.",
    "url": "https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/FlexTech-Program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round at FlexTech@nyserda.ny.gov",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/nyserda-flextech-energy-study-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 83.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10289,
    "title": "Ohio TechCred Program",
    "organization": "Ohio Department of Development",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OH",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|healthcare|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2,000/credential",
    "amountMin": 100,
    "amountMax": 30000,
    "shortSummary": "Ohio reimburses up to $2,000 per employee per tech credential — no custom curriculum needed. Up to $30K per employer per round.",
    "url": "https://techcred.ohio.gov",
    "deadline": "Multiple rounds per year — typically every 2–3 months. Check techcred.ohio.gov for current round open/close dates.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/oh-techcred-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10290,
    "title": "Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-up Fund (TVSF)",
    "organization": "Ohio Department of Development — Third Frontier Program",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OH",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|manufacturing|clean-technology|renewable-energy|healthcare|software|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $200,000 (Phase 2)",
    "amountMin": 200000,
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "Ohio commercialization grants: Phase 2 awards up to $200K for startups spinning out technology from Ohio research institutions. Multiple rounds per year — no match required at Phase 2.",
    "url": "https://development.ohio.gov/business/third-frontier-and-technology/technology-validation-start-up-fund",
    "deadline": "Multiple rounds per year. Most recent proposals due May 7, 2026 (Round 37); awards expected July 2026. Next round anticipated fall 2026 — monitor Development.Ohio.gov/TVSF.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/oh-third-frontier-tvsf",
    "quietMoneyScore": 40,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10291,
    "title": "Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC)",
    "organization": "Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OH",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|fintech|supply-chain|life-sciences|clean-technology|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "25–75% of new-hire withholding",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Ohio refundable income tax credit of 25–75% of new-employee withholding — 4 to 7 years, cash refund if credit exceeds Ohio tax liability.",
    "url": "https://development.ohio.gov/business/business-incentives/ohio-job-creation-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Ohio Tax Credit Authority meets regularly (approx. monthly); applications reviewed on a rolling basis.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ohio-job-creation-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10292,
    "title": "Ohio Research & Development Investment Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Ohio Department of Taxation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OH",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|healthcare|engineering|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "7% of Ohio QRE (volume)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "7% volume-based Ohio R&D credit against CAT/franchise tax — no base calculation required, 7-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://tax.ohio.gov/business/ohio-business-taxes/commercial-activity-tax",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed on Ohio CAT annual return (CAT AR) or franchise tax return (Form FT-1120) for the applicable tax period",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ohio-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10293,
    "title": "Oklahoma 21st Century Quality Jobs Program",
    "organization": "Oklahoma Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OK",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|software|fintech|aerospace|biotechnology|life-sciences|renewable-energy|research|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 10% of new payroll/yr, 10 yrs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to 10% of new qualified payroll as quarterly cash for 10 yrs for OK knowledge-based businesses creating 10+ high-wage jobs.",
    "url": "https://www.okcommerce.gov/doing-business/business-relocation-expansion/incentives/21st-century-quality-jobs-incentive/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — application and supporting documents must be received by Oklahoma Department of Commerce before participation begins",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 600000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ok-21st-century-quality-jobs",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10294,
    "title": "Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP)",
    "organization": "Oklahoma Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OK",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|renewable-energy|supply-chain|agriculture|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $150,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $150K in Oklahoma cash rebates for businesses investing $50K+ in capital equipment. Annual 10-day application window in spring.",
    "url": "https://www.okcommerce.gov/oiep/",
    "deadline": "Annual — approximately March 30 to April 10 each year. The 2026 window closed April 10, 2026. Monitor okcommerce.gov/oiep/ for the 2027 window announcement.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ok-innovation-expansion-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10295,
    "title": "Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program",
    "organization": "Oklahoma Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OK",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|fintech|life-sciences|renewable-energy|supply-chain|healthcare|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "5% of new OK payroll, 10 years",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Direct 5% quarterly payroll rebate for OK businesses creating 10+ quality jobs with health benefits — cash payments up to 10 years.",
    "url": "https://www.okcommerce.gov/doing-business/business-relocation-expansion/incentives/quality-jobs-incentive-program/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — apply before hiring the new employees. Applications accepted year-round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ok-quality-jobs-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 74.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10296,
    "title": "Oklahoma Small Employer Quality Jobs Program",
    "organization": "Oklahoma Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OK",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|services|healthcare|fintech|agriculture|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 5% of new payroll, 7 yrs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Up to 5% quarterly cash rebate for 7 yrs for OK small employers (≤500 employees) creating jobs at 110% of county average wage.",
    "url": "https://www.okcommerce.gov/doing-business/business-relocation-expansion/incentives/small-employer-quality-jobs-program/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — must execute a contract with Commerce before qualifying jobs are created",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ok-small-employer-quality-jobs",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10297,
    "title": "Oklahoma STEP Fund — State Trade Expansion Program",
    "organization": "Oklahoma Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OK",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|services|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $24,000/year",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 24000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $24,000 reimbursement for Oklahoma small businesses doing export development (trade shows, translation, missions). FY2026 funding currently lapsed.",
    "url": "https://www.okcommerce.gov/doing-business/business-services/trade-export-services/step-fund/",
    "deadline": "Applications accepted when funding is available. As of May 2026, FY2026 federal STEP funding is lapsed — check okcommerce.gov for restoration updates. STEP 12 grant period: Oct 1, 2024 – Sept 29, 2026.",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 24000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ok-step-export-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10298,
    "title": "Oregon Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF)",
    "organization": "Business Oregon",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OR",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|manufacturing|agriculture|services|construction|technology|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1,000,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "Oregon direct loans up to $1M for small businesses with ≤25 employees or ≤$1.5M revenue — requires free SBDC counseling.",
    "url": "https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/edlf/pages/default.aspx",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through certified Oregon SBDC partners.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/or-entrepreneurial-development-loan",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10299,
    "title": "Oregon Export Promotion Program (OTPP)",
    "organization": "Business Oregon",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OR",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|services|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $7,500",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 7500,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $7,500 in export cost reimbursements for Oregon small businesses attending trade shows, testing compliance, or localizing websites.",
    "url": "https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/export/pages/default.aspx",
    "deadline": "Rolling — first-come, first-served. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days before the activity start date.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 7500,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/or-export-promotion-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10300,
    "title": "Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF)",
    "organization": "Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OR",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|food-beverage|natural-resources|retail|services|healthcare|tourism",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2,000,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Oregon long-term fixed-rate loans up to $2M for small businesses — gap financing alongside bank loans for equipment, real property, working capital.",
    "url": "https://www.oregon4biz.com/financial-tools/obdf/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round subject to fund availability.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/oregon-business-development-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 62,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10301,
    "title": "Oregon Business Expansion Program (Business Oregon Expansion Fund)",
    "organization": "Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OR",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|clean-technology|food-beverage|supply-chain|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Negotiated; income-tax-based",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "OR performance grants for traded-sector cos creating 50+ new jobs at 150% of county avg wage. Requires 150 existing US employees and 'but for' showing.",
    "url": "https://www.oregon4biz.com/financial-tools/business-expansion-program/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Business Oregon accepts applications year-round, subject to available annual budget. Engage regional project managers early as funding is limited.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/oregon-business-expansion-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 52.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10302,
    "title": "Oregon Research Credit (Repealed)",
    "organization": "Oregon Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "OR",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Repealed — not available",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Oregon's R&D Research Credit was repealed by 2025 Oregon Laws c.36 §4. No longer available for new claims.",
    "url": "https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors317.html",
    "deadline": "Not applicable — repealed",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": "",
    "accessibilityScore": 1,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/oregon-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10303,
    "title": "OSD ManTech Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program",
    "organization": "Office of the Secretary of Defense — Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|aerospace|technology|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$150,000–$8,800,000",
    "amountMin": 150000,
    "amountMax": 8800000,
    "shortSummary": "DoD cooperative agreements for advanced manufacturing R&D essential to national defense. For-profit manufacturers eligible. $150K–$8.8M, rolling postings.",
    "url": "https://www.dodmantech.mil/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — opportunities posted on Grants.gov as they arise under CFDA 12.333. No fixed annual cycle. Subscribe to Grants.gov notifications for CFDA 12.333.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/osd-mantech-advanced-manufacturing",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10304,
    "title": "Ben Franklin Technology Partners — Seed Investment Program",
    "organization": "Ben Franklin Technology Partners (statewide — 4 regional offices)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|healthcare|manufacturing|aerospace|software",
    "amountDisplay": "$50,000–$500,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "PA state-backed seed investments of $50K–$500K for PA tech startups. Four regional offices. Revenue-based repayment (not equity). Rolling review cycles.",
    "url": "https://benfranklin.org/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Healthcare applications reviewed continuously. Technology applications on scheduled review cycles. Contact your regional office for current dates.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pa-ben-franklin-technology-partners",
    "quietMoneyScore": 48.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10305,
    "title": "Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Loan Program",
    "organization": "Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|tourism|technology|life-sciences|clean-technology|retail|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Below-market rate loans",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Below-market PA loans for land, buildings, and equipment — tied to job creation. Delivered through county CEDOs across all sectors.",
    "url": "https://dced.pa.gov/programs/pennsylvania-industrial-development-authority-pida/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no annual deadline. Applications are submitted through county CEDOs year-round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 750000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pa-pida-industrial-development",
    "quietMoneyScore": 65,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10306,
    "title": "WEDnetPA — Pennsylvania Workforce and Economic Development Network",
    "organization": "Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|life-sciences|renewable-energy|agriculture|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2,000/worker; $100K max",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Pennsylvania reimburses up to $2,000 per worker for training in manufacturing, life sciences, energy, agriculture, or robotics. Up to $100K/company.",
    "url": "https://wednetpa.com",
    "deadline": "FY 2025–26 cycle began August 1, 2025 — rolling applications accepted through June 30, 2026. New FY cycle begins August 1, 2026.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 80000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pa-wednetpa",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10307,
    "title": "Pacific Community Ventures — Good Jobs Loans",
    "organization": "Pacific Community Ventures (PCV)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "CA|CO|NY|TX|WA|IL|GA|FL|NC|OH",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture|manufacturing|retail|services|healthcare|construction|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$200,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI loans of $10K–$200K paired with free executive mentoring for businesses that create good-quality jobs for low-income workers. National reach, California focus.",
    "url": "https://www.pacificcommunityventures.org/small-business-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round with no intake cycles.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 9,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pacific-community-ventures-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10308,
    "title": "Patagonia Environmental Grants",
    "organization": "Patagonia, Inc.",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|agriculture|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "$5K–$30K",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 30000,
    "shortSummary": "$5K–$30K for organizations and small businesses doing direct environmental protection work. Reviewed twice yearly by Patagonia.",
    "url": "https://www.patagonia.com/grants-for-environmental-protection-and-restoration/",
    "deadline": "Two review cycles per year — typically April and October. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed at each cycle close.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/patagonia-environmental-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10309,
    "title": "PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Program (VEP)",
    "organization": "PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (no cash grant, travel covered)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free 2-track incubator/accelerator for veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs — Incubator (early-stage) and Accelerator (growth), monthly cohorts, no equity, travel covered for Accelerator.",
    "url": "https://penfedfoundation.org/our-programs/vep/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — selection committee reviews applications monthly. Apply anytime; participants can only enter one track per year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/penfed-foundation-veteran-entrepreneur-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10310,
    "title": "Pennsylvania Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|healthcare|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "10% of incremental QRE (20% small biz)",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "10% (20% small biz) PA R&D credit — competitive allocation up to $55M cap, Dec 1 deadline, credits can be sold. Not a pure entitlement.",
    "url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/business-tax-credits-and-economic-development-programs/business-tax-credits-and-incentives",
    "deadline": "December 1 annually — applications open August 1 through December 1",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 21,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pennsylvania-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10311,
    "title": "PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator — Juntos Crecemos Edition",
    "organization": "PepsiCo",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$20,000 + up to $100,000 grand prize",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "PepsiCo annual accelerator for Hispanic-owned CPG food/bev startups. 8–10 companies receive $20K each + 5-month mentorship; one wins an additional $100K grand prize.",
    "url": "https://greenhouseaccelerator.com/press/pepsico-boost-for-hispanic-owned-food-beverage-start-ups/",
    "deadline": "Annual — 2024 cycle announced March 2024; winners selected July/August 2024; $100K grand prize awarded November 2024. 2025/2026 cycle dates not yet announced. Monitor greenhouseaccelerator.com for updates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 120000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pepsico-greenhouse-accelerator-juntos-crecemos",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10312,
    "title": "PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos Jefa-Owned Business Grant",
    "organization": "PepsiCo Foundation / Hello Alice",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000 (20 winners)",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual $10,000 grants for 20 Latina-owned food and beverage small businesses in the US, plus accelerator access and coaching.",
    "url": "https://helloalice.com/grants/pepsico-juntos-crecemos-grant-program/",
    "deadline": "Annual — 2024 cycle ran August 20 – September 27, 2024 (recipients announced November 2024). 2025–2026 cycle dates not yet announced. Monitor helloalice.com for updates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pepsico-juntos-crecemos-jefa-owned",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10313,
    "title": "PG&E Business Energy Efficiency Rebates",
    "organization": "Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|healthcare|manufacturing|services|hospitality|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by equipment",
    "amountMin": 50,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Cash rebates for Northern/Central California businesses upgrading HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and industrial equipment — open to all PG&E commercial accounts.",
    "url": "https://www.pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/rebates-and-incentives/business-energy-efficiency-rebates.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — available through the program cycle (no annual cutoff announced; first-come, first-served)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pge-business-energy-efficiency-rebates",
    "quietMoneyScore": 85.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10314,
    "title": "Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant / Commerce Department Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $50K for Philadelphia small businesses through the city's Commerce Department. Neighborhood corridor and micro-enterprise focus.",
    "url": "https://business.phila.gov/start/grants-and-financial-assistance/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — multiple programs open periodically; check business.phila.gov for current open intake windows",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/philadelphia-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10315,
    "title": "Philadelphia Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)",
    "organization": "City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $15,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Philadelphia 50% matching grants up to $15K for storefront facade, signage, and exterior improvements on approved commercial corridors.",
    "url": "https://www.phila.gov/programs/storefront-improvement-program/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — program accepts applications on a continuous basis; projects must receive written approval before work begins.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/philadelphia-storefront-improvement-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10316,
    "title": "Phoenix Business Grant Program — Office of Economic Development",
    "organization": "City of Phoenix Office of Economic Development (OED)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "AZ",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|services|healthcare|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $25K for Phoenix small businesses in Village Core districts. OED-administered programs for renovation, equipment, and business growth.",
    "url": "https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/nsd/resources/grant-opportunities/economic-development-programs.html",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Phoenix OED opens program cycles periodically; check phoenix.gov/economicdevelopment for current availability",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/phoenix-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10317,
    "title": "Pittsburgh URA Commercial Facade Grant Program",
    "organization": "Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $20,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 20000,
    "shortSummary": "Pittsburgh URA grants up to $20K (75% of costs) for commercial facade improvements — signage, windows, lighting, paint, brick pointing. Part of Main & Main Initiative.",
    "url": "https://www.ura.org/pages/facade-program",
    "deadline": "Current round closed May 29, 2026. The URA runs future rounds under the Main & Main Initiative — check ura.org for the next cycle.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pittsburgh-ura-commercial-facade-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10318,
    "title": "Power Forward Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation / Vistaprint / NAACP",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "MA|ME|NH|RI|VT|CT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|services|healthcare|construction|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "$25,000 for Black-owned small businesses in New England (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, CT) — Celtics + Vistaprint + NAACP program, multiple cycles, includes marketing resources.",
    "url": "https://www.nba.com/celtics/celtics-united/power-forward",
    "deadline": "Rolling rounds — the 2025/2026 application cycle closed as of March 2026. Monitor helloalice.com/power-forward for next round opening. Program has run multiple rounds per year historically.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/power-forward-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10319,
    "title": "Progressive Driving Small Business Forward Grant",
    "organization": "Progressive Insurance",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "supply-chain|construction|food-beverage|services|trades",
    "amountDisplay": "$50,000 + insurance",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "$50K grant (×20 recipients/cycle) for small businesses that need a commercial vehicle to grow. Includes Progressive commercial auto insurance. Apply via Hello Alice.",
    "url": "https://helloalice.com/grants/progressive/",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open in January and close in February or March. Winners announced in spring. Check progressive.com for current cycle.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/progressive-driving-small-business-forward",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10320,
    "title": "Pursuit — CDFI Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "Pursuit",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "NY|NJ|CT|PA|IL|DE",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$500,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI term loans from $10K–$500K for NY/NJ/CT/PA/IL/DE small businesses with flexible underwriting and free advisory support.",
    "url": "https://pursuitlending.com/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round with no intake windows.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/pursuit-cdfi-small-business-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 75.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10321,
    "title": "Rhode Island Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "RI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|software|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|fisheries|clean-technology|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "22.5%/16.9% of RI R&D",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "22.5% Rhode Island incremental R&D credit on the first $111K above base; 16.9% above that. Non-refundable, 7-year carryforward.",
    "url": "https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/income-excise/business-corporation-tax/tax-credits/research-development-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Rhode Island income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 14,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/rhode-island-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10322,
    "title": "Rhode Island Innovation Voucher Program",
    "organization": "Rhode Island Commerce Corporation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "RI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|healthcare|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $75,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 75000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $75K for RI small businesses to partner with local universities or hospitals on R&D. Two tracks: research partnerships and manufacturing in-house R&D.",
    "url": "https://commerceri.com/innovation-voucher/",
    "deadline": "Annual spring cycle. 2026 deadline: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Next cycle expected spring 2027.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ri-innovation-voucher",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10323,
    "title": "Rhode Island Qualified Jobs Incentive Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Rhode Island Commerce Corporation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "RI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|services|healthcare|fintech|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,500–$7,500 per new job, up to 10 yrs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "RI gives companies up to $7,500/job/year for 10 years for creating 10+ new RI jobs. Credits are redeemable (sell or redeem at 90%) — not just a tax offset. Prior approval required.",
    "url": "https://commerceri.com/financing/tax-credits/qualified-jobs-incentive-tax-credit/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — apply through December 31, 2026 (current program authorization sunset). Contact RI Commerce Investments team to initiate.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ri-qualified-jobs-incentive-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 71.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10324,
    "title": "RISE PA — Small Award Track (SAT) for Small Manufacturers",
    "organization": "Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) / PennTAP (Penn State)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "PA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|natural-resources|clean-technology|automotive|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000 (50% cost-share)",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "PA manufacturers under 500 employees: 50% cost-share grants up to $500K for industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency projects. Round 4 open through Aug 17, 2026.",
    "url": "https://penntap.psu.edu/grants-and-rebates/rise-pa/",
    "deadline": "Round 4 open through August 17, 2026; further rounds planned through 2029",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/rise-pa-small-award-track",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10325,
    "title": "Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream — Pitch Room Competition",
    "organization": "Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company) / Accion Opportunity Fund",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "MA|OH|NY|CT|ME|NH|RI|VT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Samuel Adams' annual pitch competition awards a $10,000 grant plus a year of coaching to a packaged food or beverage business. Free coaching and bootcamps also available.",
    "url": "https://www.brewingtheamericandream.com/",
    "deadline": "Annual — Pitch Room Competitions run spring/summer each year at regional locations. Boston Rooftop Pitch Room: May 21, 2025. Cincinnati Pitch Room: May 19, 2026. Watch brewingtheamericandream.com and Accion Opportunity Fund newsletter for next regional event dates.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/samuel-adams-brewing-american-dream",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10326,
    "title": "San Antonio Economic Development Foundation — Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "City of San Antonio — Office of Economic Development (OED)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $25K for San Antonio small businesses through city OED. SA Restore, NIZ grants, and small business relief cycles.",
    "url": "https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/EDD/Programs-Grants",
    "deadline": "Rolling — OED opens cycles periodically; check sanantonio.gov/oed for current available programs",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 7,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/san-antonio-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10327,
    "title": "San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation — Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "City of San Diego — Economic Development Department / San Diego Regional EDC",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $20,000",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 20000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $20K for San Diego small businesses through city CDBG program. Focus on LMI areas and underserved communities.",
    "url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development",
    "deadline": "Rolling — check sandiego.gov/economic-development for current program availability; CDBG cycles open with federal allocation",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/san-diego-edc-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10328,
    "title": "SBA 504/CDC Loan Program",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|healthcare|hospitality|retail|food-beverage|construction|services|supply-chain|agriculture|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,500,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 5500000,
    "shortSummary": "Fixed-rate financing up to $5.5M for owner-occupied real estate and heavy equipment — as little as 10% down, 25-year terms.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/504-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time through a CDC in your area.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-504-cdc-loan-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10329,
    "title": "SBA 504 Debt Refinancing Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 90% of appraised value",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "Refinance commercial real estate and equipment debt into long-term fixed-rate SBA 504 financing — up to 90% LTV with optional cash-out for business expenses.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/504-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadline. Available year-round through participating Certified Development Companies (CDCs) and bank lenders.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-504-debt-refinancing",
    "quietMoneyScore": 76.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10330,
    "title": "SBA 7(a) Loan Program",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|retail|food-beverage|healthcare|technology|construction|services|hospitality|supply-chain|agriculture|housing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "SBA's flagship loan guarantee — up to $5M for almost any business purpose through an SBA-approved bank or lender.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/7a-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time through an SBA-approved lender.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 36,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 750000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-7a-loan-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10331,
    "title": "SBA 8(a) Business Development Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|construction|services|manufacturing|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Sole-source up to $4.5M (mfg: $7M)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "SBA certification that gives small disadvantaged businesses exclusive access to $31B+ in sole-source federal contracts annually — no open-bid competition for qualifying awards.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/8a-business-development-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through MySBA Certifications portal.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-8a-business-development-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10332,
    "title": "SBA Boots to Business (B2B) and B2B Reboot",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|technology|manufacturing|retail|food-beverage|healthcare|construction|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Free training program",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free 2-day entrepreneurship intro on military bases plus 9-week online course for veterans, service members, and military spouses.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — B2B cohorts are tied to installation TAP schedules. B2B Reboot available online year-round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 10,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-boots-to-business",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10333,
    "title": "SBA CAPLines Program",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|manufacturing|construction|agriculture|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "SBA-guaranteed revolving credit lines up to $5M for cyclical working capital, contract financing, construction, or seasonal inventory — four tracks.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/7a-loan-program/types-7a-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time through an SBA-approved lender offering CAPLines.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-caplines",
    "quietMoneyScore": 65.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10334,
    "title": "SBA Community Advantage Small Business Lending Company (CA SBLC)",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "food-beverage|retail|healthcare|services|construction|supply-chain|manufacturing|technology|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $350,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 350000,
    "shortSummary": "SBA-guaranteed loans up to $350K through mission-focused nonprofit lenders targeting underserved entrepreneurs — lower credit barriers than traditional banks.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/becoming-sba-lender/sba-community-advantage-small-business-lending-company-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time through a participating CA SBLC lender. CA SBLC lenders are licensed by SBA and operate independently.",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 22,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-community-advantage-sblc",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10335,
    "title": "SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture|retail|food-beverage|manufacturing|services|healthcare|hospitality|construction|supply-chain|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2,000,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Low-interest SBA disaster loans up to $2M for businesses impacted by a declared disaster. Activates on declaration, not available year-round.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/economic-injury-disaster-loans",
    "deadline": "Disaster-specific — application window opens on declaration date and closes based on disaster type (typically 9 months for economic injury). Check sba.gov/disaster for active deadlines.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 14,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-disaster-loan-eidl",
    "quietMoneyScore": 71.7,
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    "id": 10336,
    "title": "SBA Manufacturing in America — Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|education|services|consulting",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 5000000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $5M for organizations (including small businesses) that train and support small manufacturers.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/manufacturing-grants",
    "deadline": "June 15, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 79,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-e2g-manufacturing-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.5,
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    "id": 10337,
    "title": "SBA Export Express Loan Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|retail|agriculture|technology|services|construction|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Fast-track SBA-guaranteed loans up to $500K for small business export development — lender underwriting in 24 hours with a 90% guarantee up to $350K.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/sba-export-products",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadline. Available year-round through SBA Export Express lenders. Loan decisions typically within 24–36 hours of a complete application.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-export-express-loan",
    "quietMoneyScore": 71.7,
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    "id": 10338,
    "title": "SBA Export Working Capital Program (EWCP)",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|food-beverage|services|retail|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "SBA-guaranteed revolving credit lines up to $5M to finance U.S. small business export transactions from production through payment.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/sba-export-products",
    "deadline": "Rolling — apply any time through an SBA-authorized export lender.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-export-working-capital-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 68,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10339,
    "title": "SBA Express Loan",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|retail|food-beverage|healthcare|technology|construction|services|hospitality|supply-chain|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Faster SBA-backed loans up to $500K — lenders approve without waiting for SBA review. Term loans or revolving lines of credit.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/7a-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time through a participating SBA Express lender.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 16,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-express-loan",
    "quietMoneyScore": 65,
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  {
    "id": 10340,
    "title": "SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration — Office of Investment and Innovation",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|clean-technology|healthcare|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$75,000–$150,000",
    "amountMin": 75000,
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "SBA prizes of $75K–$150K for accelerators and incubators that support SBIR/STTR innovation ecosystems — especially programs serving underrepresented founders.",
    "url": "https://www.americasseedfund.us/accelerators",
    "deadline": "Annual — Stage One applications typically open in Q1 and close in January/February. 2025: Stage One closed January 31, 2025; Stage Two applications closed later in 2025. 2026 competition expected Q1 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-growth-accelerator-fund-competition",
    "quietMoneyScore": 53.9,
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  {
    "id": 10341,
    "title": "SBA HUBZone Certification Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Contract set-asides (3% of fed spend)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free SBA certification giving small businesses in distressed areas access to federal contract set-asides and a 10% price preference worth millions in contract awards.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round via MySBA Certifications portal.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-hubzone-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10342,
    "title": "SBA International Trade Loan (ITL)",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|food-beverage|aerospace|retail|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "SBA 90%-guaranteed loans up to $5M for long-term capital and working capital for exporters or businesses hurt by import competition.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/7a-loan-program/types-7a-loans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time through an SBA-approved lender.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 3000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-international-trade-loan",
    "quietMoneyScore": 65.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10343,
    "title": "SBA Made in America Loan Guarantee Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|clean-technology|aerospace|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "New May 2026 SBA program: 90% guaranteed loans up to $5M for small manufacturers (NAICS 31–33) with fee waivers through September 2026.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/03/31/sba-announces-new-made-america-loan-guarantee-restore-manufacturing-dominance",
    "deadline": "Rolling — available year-round through SBA-approved lenders. Fee waivers in effect through September 30, 2026. Loan guarantee available beyond that date.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-made-in-america-loan-guarantee",
    "quietMoneyScore": 81.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10344,
    "title": "SBA Microloan Program",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "food-beverage|retail|services|healthcare|manufacturing|agriculture|supply-chain|arts-culture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Loans up to $50K for startups and small businesses through local nonprofit lenders. Average loan ~$13K. Apply to a local intermediary, not SBA directly.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/microloans",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no SBA program deadlines. Apply any time directly to a participating intermediary lender in your area.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-microloan-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10345,
    "title": "SBA Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Network",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|technology|manufacturing|retail|food-beverage|healthcare|construction|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Free counseling services",
    "amountMin": 0,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free one-on-one business counseling at ~1,000 US locations — business plans, loan packaging, market research, and export help for any SMB.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/small-business-development-centers-sbdc",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadline. Contact your nearest SBDC center at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 0.5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-small-business-development-centers",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10346,
    "title": "SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)",
    "organization": "Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|food-beverage|services|aerospace|retail|healthcare|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,500–$15,000 typical",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "State-administered export grants — apply to your state's STEP program for subsidized trade shows, translation, website localization, and export training.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/state-trade-expansion-program-step",
    "deadline": "Varies by state — most states run annual application cycles, some rolling. Check your state's department of commerce or economic development office for current STEP cycle status.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-state-trade-expansion-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10347,
    "title": "SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "construction|services|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $14M per contract",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 14000000,
    "shortSummary": "SBA guarantees 70–90% of surety bond losses so small contractors can qualify for government contracts requiring bid, performance, and payment bonds.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/surety-bonds",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application cycle. Apply to an SBA-authorized surety company or agent at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 14000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-surety-bond-guarantee",
    "quietMoneyScore": 80,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10348,
    "title": "SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (valued up to $5,000–$10,000)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free 6-month SBA executive training for established small businesses ($250K+ revenue, 3+ years old) — online modules plus in-person sessions with a growth plan outcome.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform/thrive-emerging-leaders-reimagined",
    "deadline": "Rolling cohort applications — local SBA District Offices run cohorts throughout the year. Check sbathrive.smapply.io for current open cohorts near you.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-thrive-emerging-leaders",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10349,
    "title": "SBA Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|technology|aerospace|construction|manufacturing|retail|food-beverage|healthcare|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Free counseling services",
    "amountMin": 0,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free business counseling, Boots to Business training, and loan access help for veterans, service members, and military spouses at 31 locations nationwide.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadline. Contact your nearest VBOC at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 0.5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-veterans-business-outreach-centers",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10350,
    "title": "SBA Women's Business Centers (WBC) Network",
    "organization": "U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|technology|retail|food-beverage|healthcare|creative-industries|construction|manufacturing|consulting|education",
    "amountDisplay": "Free to low-cost services",
    "amountMin": 0,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "~150 nonprofit-run centers offering free counseling, training, and capital access help specifically designed for women entrepreneurs across the US.",
    "url": "https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/womens-business-centers",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadline. Contact your nearest WBC at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 0.5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sba-womens-business-centers",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10351,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — U.S. Air Force / AFWERX",
    "organization": "U.S. Air Force — AFWERX (Department of Defense)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|technology|software|manufacturing|renewable-energy|biotechnology|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Air Force SBIR Phase I — up to $250K via traditional topics or AFWERX Open Topics (continuously open). STRATFI/TACFI bridge Phase I to Phase II.",
    "url": "https://afsbirsttr.us/",
    "deadline": "Traditional Topics: three cycles per year within the DoD BAA schedule (Spring close ~June, Fall close ~November, Winter close ~March). AFWERX Open Topics: continuously accepting proposals at afwerx.com/open-topics — no fixed close dates.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 90,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-air-force",
    "quietMoneyScore": 37.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10352,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — U.S. Army",
    "organization": "U.S. Army (Department of Defense)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|technology|manufacturing|software|renewable-energy|biotechnology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 150000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Army's component-level SBIR Phase I — up to $250K for defense tech feasibility. Largest topic volume in DoD, 3 cycles/year.",
    "url": "https://armysbir.army.mil/",
    "deadline": "Three cycles per year — Spring cycle topics open April and close May–June. Fall cycle opens September and closes November. Winter cycle opens January and closes March. Check armysbir.army.mil for exact close dates per topic.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 110,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-army",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10353,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — DARPA",
    "organization": "Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DoD)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|aerospace|biotechnology|manufacturing|renewable-energy|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "DARPA SBIR — the most selective and technically ambitious US defense R&D track. Up to $250K for breakthrough-science feasibility. ~5–10% acceptance.",
    "url": "https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/communities/small-business",
    "deadline": "Topic-dependent — DARPA releases SBIR topics within the DoD BAA cycle (Spring/Fall/Winter) and also through standalone DARPA BAAs. Check darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities and dodsbirsttr.mil for current open topics. DARPA BAA windows vary — some are open for 60–180 days, others close quickly.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 130,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-darpa",
    "quietMoneyScore": 26.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10354,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — Department of Homeland Security",
    "organization": "Department of Homeland Security",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|software|aerospace|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $150K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $150K DHS feasibility grant for security, resilience, and first-responder technology startups — annual solicitation, grants (not contracts).",
    "url": "https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/sbir",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — DHS releases one to two SBIR solicitations annually. Typical cycle: solicitation released March–April, proposals due May–June. Check sbir.dhs.gov for the current open solicitation.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 70,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-dhs",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10355,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — Department of Defense",
    "organization": "Department of Defense (DoD)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "DoD's $2.3B SBIR program funds defense and dual-use tech feasibility — up to $250K, non-dilutive, three cycles per year.",
    "url": "https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/",
    "deadline": "Three cycles per year — spring cycle (current): topics close May–June 2026. Next cycles typically Sep–Nov 2026 and Jan–Mar 2027. Check dodsbirsttr.mil for exact dates.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-dod",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10356,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — Department of Energy",
    "organization": "Department of Energy (DOE)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|research|environmental|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $200K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE seed award up to $200K for energy and science R&D feasibility — two solicitation cycles per year, submitted via Grants.gov.",
    "url": "https://science.osti.gov/sbir",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — Release 1 (spring) closed February 26, 2025; Release 2 (fall) typically opens August–September. Next Release 1 (FY2026) expected October–November 2026. Check science.osti.gov/sbir for current FOA status.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-doe",
    "quietMoneyScore": 31.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10357,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — EPA",
    "organization": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|environmental|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|software|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $100K EPA feasibility grant for environmental technology, water, air quality, and sustainability startups — 6-month award, annual solicitation.",
    "url": "https://www.epa.gov/sbir",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — EPA SBIR typically releases one to two solicitations per year. Recent cycles have had solicitations open in spring or fall. The FY2025 solicitation closed in early 2025. Check epa.gov/sbir for current solicitation status.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 55,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-epa",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10358,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — Department of Education (IES)",
    "organization": "Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "education|software|technology|research|services|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $250K IES feasibility grant for ed-tech, assessment, curriculum, and learning tool startups — one annual solicitation, evidence-base required.",
    "url": "https://ies.ed.gov/sbir/",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — IES SBIR typically releases one annual solicitation in late summer or fall, with proposals due in October–December. The FY2025 solicitation closed October 2024. FY2026 solicitation expected fall 2025 (now past). Check ies.ed.gov/sbir for current status.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 85,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-ies",
    "quietMoneyScore": 37.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10359,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — Missile Defense Agency (MDA)",
    "organization": "Missile Defense Agency (DoD)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|technology|manufacturing|software|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "MDA SBIR Phase I — up to $250K for missile defense sensors, interceptors, battle management, and directed energy tech. FAR contracts; clearances common.",
    "url": "https://www.mda.mil/business/sbir.html",
    "deadline": "Three cycles per year within the DoD BAA schedule (Spring/Fall/Winter). MDA typically issues 5–15 topics per cycle. Check dodsbirsttr.mil and mda.mil/business/sbir.html for current MDA topic list and close dates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-mda",
    "quietMoneyScore": 33.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10360,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — NASA",
    "organization": "National Aeronautics and Space Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|manufacturing|technology|software|clean-technology|renewable-energy|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $150K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 150000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $150K NASA-topic-driven R&D feasibility award for aerospace, space systems, and deep-tech startups — once-annual solicitation.",
    "url": "https://sbir.nasa.gov/",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — NASA SBIR 2025 Phase I closed June 2025. Next annual solicitation expected January 2026 with close approximately May 2026. Check sbir.nasa.gov for current release.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-nasa",
    "quietMoneyScore": 34.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10361,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — U.S. Navy / ONR",
    "organization": "U.S. Navy — Office of Naval Research (DoD)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|fisheries|technology|manufacturing|software|renewable-energy|biotechnology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 150000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Navy SBIR Phase I — up to $250K for undersea, maritime, electronic warfare, and naval aviation defense tech. FAR contracts, 3 cycles/year.",
    "url": "https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/",
    "deadline": "Three cycles per year within the DoD BAA schedule — Spring (April–June close), Fall (September–November close), Winter (January–March close). Navy topics are released alongside other DoD components within each cycle. Check navysbir.com and dodsbirsttr.mil for exact topic close dates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 110,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 35.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10362,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — NIH (PHS Omnibus)",
    "organization": "National Institutes of Health",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|healthcare|medical-devices|software|technology|clean-technology|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $323,090",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 323090,
    "shortSummary": "Non-dilutive NIH feasibility award up to $323,090 for biotech, digital health, and medical device startups doing Phase I R&D.",
    "url": "https://seed.nih.gov/small-business-funding/small-business-program-basics/understanding-sbir-sttr",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — next standard receipt date: September 5, 2026. Standard annual cycle: September 5 · January 5 · April 5. New NOFO expected before Sept 5, 2026 (program reauthorized April 13, 2026).",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 160,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 323090,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-nih",
    "quietMoneyScore": 29.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10363,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — NSF (America's Seed Fund)",
    "organization": "National Science Foundation",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|agriculture|renewable-energy|engineering|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $305K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 305000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $305K non-dilutive R&D funding for US deep-tech startups. Apply via 3,500-char Project Pitch first — no equity, no cost match.",
    "url": "https://seedfund.nsf.gov/",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — Project Pitch submissions paused as of April 16, 2026; NSF expects to resume in coming weeks. Prior cycle had windows in September 2024, November 2024, March 2025, July 2025, and November 2025.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 104,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 305000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-nsf",
    "quietMoneyScore": 38.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10364,
    "title": "SBIR Phase I — USDA (NIFA)",
    "organization": "USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage|environmental|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|natural-resources|fisheries|manufacturing|software",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $175K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 175000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $175K USDA feasibility grant for ag-tech, food, forestry, and rural innovation startups — one annual solicitation, submitted via Grants.gov.",
    "url": "https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/sbir-sttr",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — USDA NIFA SBIR releases one annual solicitation, typically in October–November with proposals due January–February. The FY2025 solicitation closed February 2025. FY2026 solicitation expected October–November 2025 (now past); FY2027 solicitation expected October–November 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 75,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 175000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-1-usda",
    "quietMoneyScore": 35.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10365,
    "title": "SBIR Phase II — Department of Defense",
    "organization": "Department of Defense (DoD)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2M (Phase II)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "DoD SBIR Phase II — up to $2M for Phase I grads developing defense tech prototypes. FAR contracts; ~40% Phase I-to-II rate across DoD components.",
    "url": "https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/",
    "deadline": "Component-dependent — DoD Phase II applications are submitted by invitation from the component that funded Phase I, typically within 6 months of Phase I completion. Some components run Phase II solicitations on a defined cycle; others process Phase II applications on a rolling basis. Check with your Phase I program manager for your specific Phase II invitation timeline.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-2-dod",
    "quietMoneyScore": 55.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10366,
    "title": "SBIR Phase II — Department of Energy",
    "organization": "Department of Energy (DOE)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|research|environmental|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1.6M (Phase II)",
    "amountMin": 1100000,
    "amountMax": 1600000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE follow-on award up to $1.6M for Phase I awardees ready to develop a full prototype or scale toward commercialization.",
    "url": "https://science.osti.gov/sbir",
    "deadline": "Invitation-only — DOE invites Phase I awardees to submit Phase II applications approximately 6 months before their Phase I ends. No open competition; timing depends on Phase I award cycle.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 180,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1600000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-2-doe",
    "quietMoneyScore": 48.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10367,
    "title": "SBIR Phase II — NASA",
    "organization": "National Aeronautics and Space Administration",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|manufacturing|technology|software|clean-technology|renewable-energy|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $750K (Phase II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 750000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $750K NASA development award for Phase I awardees — invitation-only, not an open competition. 24-month development phase.",
    "url": "https://sbir.nasa.gov/",
    "deadline": "Invitation-based — Phase II proposals are submitted within 90 days of the Phase I final report. Phase I awardees from the 2025 annual cycle will receive invitations approximately October–November 2025, with Phase II proposals due early 2026. No open competition deadlines.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 750000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-2-nasa",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10368,
    "title": "SBIR Phase II — NIH (PHS Omnibus)",
    "organization": "National Institutes of Health",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|healthcare|medical-devices|software|technology|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2.15M (Phase II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 2153927,
    "shortSummary": "NIH competitive Phase II award up to $2.15M for biotech and health-tech startups that completed Phase I — peer-reviewed re-application, not automatic.",
    "url": "https://seed.nih.gov/small-business-funding/find-funding/sbir-sttr-funding-opportunities",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — NIH SBIR Phase II receipt dates align with Phase I cycles: September 5, January 5, April 5. Next standard receipt: September 5, 2026. New omnibus NOFO expected before that date following April 2026 reauthorization.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 220,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2153927,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-2-nih",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10369,
    "title": "SBIR Phase II — NSF (America's Seed Fund)",
    "organization": "National Science Foundation",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|agriculture|renewable-energy|engineering|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1M (Phase II)",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "NSF America's Seed Fund Phase II — up to $1M non-dilutive cooperative agreement for Phase I grads. Core deep-tech development award, 24 months.",
    "url": "https://seedfund.nsf.gov/",
    "deadline": "Phase II applications are submitted by invitation after Phase I completion. NSF invites Phase I awardees to submit Phase II applications within 6 months of completing Phase I (typically starting 3–4 months before Phase I ends). NSF processes Phase II applications on a rolling basis — no fixed annual deadline for Phase II. Check seedfund.nsf.gov for current invitation and submission windows.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sbir-phase-2-nsf",
    "quietMoneyScore": 58.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10370,
    "title": "South Carolina Apprenticeship Tax Credit",
    "organization": "South Carolina Department of Commerce / SC Technical College System",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "SC",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|construction|healthcare|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $4,000 per apprentice/year",
    "amountMin": 4000,
    "amountMax": 8000,
    "shortSummary": "SC employers sponsoring Registered Apprentices earn up to $4,000/apprentice/year for up to 4 years, through Apprenticeship Carolina.",
    "url": "https://scworks.org/employer/business-services/business-tax-credits/apprenticeship-tax-credit",
    "deadline": "Rolling — register with Apprenticeship Carolina at any time. Credit claimed annually on SC income tax return for each year an apprentice completes the 7-month minimum.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 160000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sc-apprenticeship-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 69.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10371,
    "title": "readySC™ — South Carolina Workforce Training Program",
    "organization": "South Carolina Technical College System / South Carolina Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "SC",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|automotive|aerospace|supply-chain|healthcare|technology|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (in-kind training services)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free customized workforce recruiting and training through SC's 16 technical colleges — at no cost to new or expanding SC employers.",
    "url": "https://www.sccommerce.com/why-sc/workforce-development/workforce-incentives",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application windows; contact readySC at readysc.org to begin",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sc-readysc-workforce-training",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10372,
    "title": "SCRA Technology Startup and Acceleration Grants",
    "organization": "South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "SC",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|manufacturing|clean-technology|healthcare|aerospace|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$25K–$50K non-dilutive",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Non-dilutive SC tech startup grants: up to $25K (startup), $50K (acceleration), or $50K federal match for SCRA member companies.",
    "url": "https://scra.org/get-support/get-startup-funding/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications are invited by assigned SCRA investment manager after achieving SCRA Member Company status",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sc-scra-startup-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10373,
    "title": "SCE Commercial Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP)",
    "organization": "Southern California Edison (SCE)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|healthcare|manufacturing|services|hospitality|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by equipment",
    "amountMin": 100,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Cash rebates for Southern California Edison commercial customers upgrading HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and industrial equipment — administered by Willdan Energy Solutions.",
    "url": "https://www.sce.com/business/save-costs-energy",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications must be submitted by 3/31/2026 for the current program cycle",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sce-commercial-energy-efficiency-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 76.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10374,
    "title": "SCORE Business Mentoring",
    "organization": "SCORE Association (SBA resource partner)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|retail|food-beverage|manufacturing|services|healthcare|construction|agriculture|e-commerce|hospitality|fintech|housing|education",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (no cash award)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free expert business mentoring from 10,000+ retired executives and entrepreneurs. No cash — expert guidance for any business stage, any industry.",
    "url": "https://www.score.org",
    "deadline": "Rolling — request a mentor any time at score.org/find-mentor.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 10,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/score-mentoring",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10375,
    "title": "South Dakota REDI Fund",
    "organization": "South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "SD",
    "fundingType": "forgivable-loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|fintech|healthcare|agriculture|supply-chain|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $3,000,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "3% fixed-rate revolving loans up to $3M for SD businesses creating full-time jobs. 10% equity required. Partial forgiveness tied to job milestones.",
    "url": "https://sdgoed.com/incentives/redi-fund/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no annual application cycle. GOED reviews applications on a deal-by-deal basis.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sd-redi-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 60.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10376,
    "title": "South Dakota Works Financing Program",
    "organization": "South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "SD",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|retail|construction|healthcare|technology|services|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 20% of project cost",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "South Dakota gap loan at 3% fixed rate — covers up to 20% of project costs for working capital, equipment, or construction. Lead lender match required.",
    "url": "https://sdgoed.com/partners/financing-incentives/south-dakota-works/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through South Dakota GOED.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sd-works-financing-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 71.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10377,
    "title": "Seattle Tenant Improvement Program",
    "organization": "City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED)",
    "level": "municipal",
    "states": "WA",
    "fundingType": "forgivable-loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|healthcare|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Seattle forgivable loans (convert to grants after 1 yr) up to $15K for signage or $50K for equipment for independently owned small businesses.",
    "url": "https://seattle.gov/economic-development/grants-and-funding/tenant-improvement-program",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — 2026 window: March 2 – April 13, 2026 (closed). Next cycle typically opens spring 2027.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/seattle-tenant-improvement-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 47.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10378,
    "title": "Second Service Foundation Military Entrepreneur Challenge",
    "organization": "Second Service Foundation",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|technology|services|construction|manufacturing|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $15,000 + $50K legal services",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual pitch competition for veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs. National Finale awards $15K/$6K/$4K plus up to $50K in legal services.",
    "url": "https://secondservicefoundation.org/mec/",
    "deadline": "Annual — regional events held throughout the year; National Finale at the Military Influencer Conference (typically fall). Check secondservicefoundation.org for current event schedule.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 15000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/second-service-foundation-mec",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10379,
    "title": "Secretsos Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Secretsos Foundation",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$2,500 (quarterly)",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 2500,
    "shortSummary": "$2,500 quarterly grant for underserved US business owners denied bank loans. Q2 2026 open through June 30. $15 fee.",
    "url": "https://secretsos.com/grants",
    "deadline": "Q2 2026: June 30, 2026 at 11:59:59pm CT",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2.5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2500,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/secretsos-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10380,
    "title": "Sephora Accelerate",
    "organization": "Sephora",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Grant (amount varies by cohort)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Annual beauty brand incubator with grant funding, mentorship, and the opportunity to launch products at Sephora. Open to early-stage North American for-profit founders.",
    "url": "https://accelerate.sephora.com/",
    "deadline": "Annual — 2026 applications closed March 31, 2026. Finalists announced summer 2026. Applications reopen each January/February.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sephora-accelerate",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10381,
    "title": "Sephora Beauty Grant",
    "organization": "Sephora / Fifteen Percent Pledge",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$100,000",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual $100,000 unrestricted grant for underrepresented beauty or personal care founders in the US with at least $100K in annual revenue.",
    "url": "https://15percentpledge.org/award/sephora",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open late October and close approximately November 28 (4-week window). The 2026 grant was awarded in February 2026; the next cycle will open approximately October 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sephora-beauty-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10382,
    "title": "Skip — Small Business Instant Grants",
    "organization": "Skip (helloskip.com)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,000 per winner",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 1000,
    "shortSummary": "Recurring $1,000 cash grants for any US small business owner 18+ — winners selected twice weekly via live drawing on YouTube.",
    "url": "https://helloskip.com/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — new applications open weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays). Winners announced live. Apply any time to be entered in upcoming drawings.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 0.5,
    "accessibilityScore": 10,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/skip-small-business-instant-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10383,
    "title": "SoGal Foundation Black Founder Startup Grant",
    "organization": "SoGal Foundation",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "services|technology|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$10,000 (historical)",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Cash grants ($10K + $5K) for Black women and nonbinary founders — program appears to have wound down as of 2022–2023.",
    "url": "https://www.iamsogal.com/black-founder-startup-grant",
    "deadline": "Not accepting applications — program page returns 404 as of May 2026.",
    "programStatus": "winding-down",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sogal-black-founder-startup-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10384,
    "title": "South Carolina Jobs Tax Credit",
    "organization": "South Carolina Department of Revenue / SC Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "SC",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|biotechnology|life-sciences|services|clean-technology|food-beverage|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,500–$25,000 per new full-time job",
    "amountMin": 1500,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "SC $1,500–$25,000 per new full-time job depending on county tier. Non-refundable, 15-year carryforward. Primary SC SMB tax incentive.",
    "url": "https://www.dor.sc.gov/taxcredits",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on South Carolina income tax return for years in which net new jobs are maintained",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/south-carolina-jobs-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 54.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10385,
    "title": "Stacy's Rise Project",
    "organization": "Stacy's Pita Chips (PepsiCo / Frito-Lay) with Hello Alice",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "food-beverage|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "$25,000",
    "amountMin": 25000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual $25K grant for women-founded food and beverage businesses ($25K–$1M revenue). Last cycle: 2024. Check Hello Alice for 2026 reopening.",
    "url": "https://helloalice.com/grants/stacys-rise/",
    "deadline": "Between cycles — last cycle closed October 2023 for the 2024 cohort. No 2025 or 2026 cycle announced as of May 2026. Check helloalice.com/grants/stacys-rise/ for reopening.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/stacys-rise-project",
    "quietMoneyScore": 37.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10386,
    "title": "StartOut Growth Lab — LGBTQ+ Startup Accelerator",
    "organization": "StartOut",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (no equity, no cash grant)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "6-month virtual accelerator for LGBTQ+ startups at seed–Series A — mentorship from 200+ mentors, J.P. Morgan-sponsored, no equity, Cohort 18 apps due June 26, 2026.",
    "url": "https://startout.org/growth-lab/",
    "deadline": "Annual — Cohort 18 applications close June 26, 2026. Program begins September 7, 2026. One cohort per year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/startout-growth-lab",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10387,
    "title": "StreetShares Foundation Veteran Small Business Award",
    "organization": "StreetShares Foundation",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|services|agriculture|technology|construction|manufacturing|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$4,000–$15,000",
    "amountMin": 4000,
    "amountMax": 15000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual grants of $4K–$15K for veteran-owned US businesses with a demonstrated social impact on the military community.",
    "url": "https://streetsharesfoundation.org/",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically open late summer with an October deadline each year. Check streetsharesfoundation.org or subscribe to the newsletter for the exact opening date.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/streetshares-veteran-business-award",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10388,
    "title": "STTR Phase I — Department of Defense",
    "organization": "Department of Defense (DoD)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "aerospace|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K (Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "DoD STTR Phase I funds small business + university defense tech partnerships up to $250K — same topics and cycles as DoD SBIR.",
    "url": "https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/",
    "deadline": "Topic-based — same schedule as DoD SBIR. Cycles typically: spring (April–June close), fall (September–November close), winter (January–March close). DoD STTR topics are released alongside SBIR topics within each BAA. Check dodsbirsttr.mil for current open STTR topics.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 140,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sttr-phase-1-dod",
    "quietMoneyScore": 32.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10389,
    "title": "STTR Phase I — Department of Energy",
    "organization": "Department of Energy (DOE)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|research|environmental|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "$200K–$250K (STTR Phase I)",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE STTR Phase I — $200K–$250K for small business + university/lab energy and science partnerships. 12 months; 30% institution floor.",
    "url": "https://science.osti.gov/sbir",
    "deadline": "Annual solicitation — DOE STTR Phase I is released as an annual FOA (Funding Opportunity Announcement). FY2026 Phase I solicitation expected late 2025 or early 2026 with application deadlines 2–3 months after release. Check science.osti.gov/sbir for current FOA status and open dates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 130,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 225000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sttr-phase-1-doe",
    "quietMoneyScore": 31,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10390,
    "title": "STTR Phase I — NIH (PHS Omnibus)",
    "organization": "National Institutes of Health",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|healthcare|medical-devices|software|technology|research|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $323,090 (STTR Phase I)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 323090,
    "shortSummary": "NIH STTR requires a university or nonprofit research partner — up to $323,090 for small businesses with academic co-investigators.",
    "url": "https://seed.nih.gov/small-business-funding/small-business-program-basics/understanding-sbir-sttr",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — next standard receipt date: September 5, 2026. Annual cycles: September 5, January 5, April 5. New omnibus NOFO expected before September 5, 2026 following April 2026 STTR reauthorization.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 180,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 323090,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sttr-phase-1-nih",
    "quietMoneyScore": 27.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10391,
    "title": "STTR Phase I — NSF",
    "organization": "National Science Foundation",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|clean-technology|manufacturing|medical-devices|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $305,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 305000,
    "shortSummary": "NSF deep-tech R&D award up to $305,000 requiring a university or federal-lab partner performing ≥30% of the work.",
    "url": "https://seedfund.nsf.gov",
    "deadline": "Rolling Project Pitches (paused as of May 2026 — expected to resume in coming weeks per NSF). Full proposals submitted after invitation; no fixed annual receipt dates unlike NIH.",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 160,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 305000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sttr-phase-1-nsf",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10392,
    "title": "STTR Phase II — Department of Energy",
    "organization": "Department of Energy (DOE)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "clean-technology|renewable-energy|manufacturing|research|environmental|technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1.1M (STTR Phase II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 1100000,
    "shortSummary": "DOE STTR follow-on award up to $1.1M for Phase I awardees with a university/lab partner — prototype development over 24 months.",
    "url": "https://science.osti.gov/sbir",
    "deadline": "Invitation-only — DOE invites STTR Phase I awardees to apply for Phase II approximately 4–8 months before the end of Phase I. No open competition. Phase II FOAs are published but accessible only to invited Phase I awardees.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 120,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sttr-phase-2-doe",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10393,
    "title": "STTR Phase II — NIH (PHS Omnibus)",
    "organization": "National Institutes of Health",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|healthcare|medical-devices|software|technology|research|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2.15M (STTR Phase II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 2153927,
    "shortSummary": "NIH STTR competitive re-application up to $2.15M for small business + university teams that completed Phase I — peer-reviewed, same cycles as SBIR.",
    "url": "https://seed.nih.gov/small-business-funding/find-funding/sbir-sttr-funding-opportunities",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — NIH STTR Phase II receipt dates align with Phase I and SBIR cycles: September 5, January 5, April 5. Next standard receipt: September 5, 2026. New PHS omnibus NOFO expected before September 2026 following April 2026 STTR reauthorization.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 175,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2153927,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/sttr-phase-2-nih",
    "quietMoneyScore": 38.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10394,
    "title": "Tarte Shape Your Future Small Business Awards",
    "organization": "Tarte Cosmetics",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$25,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "$10K–$25K annual awards for Black women-owned businesses — 21 recipients in 2024, mentorship from Tarte executives + NYC studio access. No 2025/2026 cycle confirmed yet; monitor tarte.com.",
    "url": "https://tartecosmetics.com/pages/shape-your-future",
    "deadline": "Annual — historically opens August 1 during National Black Business Month. 2024 applications closed August 14, 2024. 2025 cycle not yet announced as of May 2026. Monitor @tartecosmetics social channels for announcement.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tarte-shape-your-future-awards",
    "quietMoneyScore": 38.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10395,
    "title": "Tennessee Film and Entertainment Incentive (F&E Incentive)",
    "organization": "Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) / Tennessee Entertainment Commission",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "media|film|music|creative-industries",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 30% of qualifying TN spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Tennessee cash rebate up to 25–30% on qualified TN production spend. Score-based. $500K minimum qualifying spend. 4-month pre-production deadline.",
    "url": "https://www.tnentertainment.com/film/incentives/fe-incentive",
    "deadline": "Must apply at least four months before the start of principal photography. Rolling applications reviewed by TNECD Grants Committee.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tennessee-film-entertainment-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10396,
    "title": "Tennessee Music Scoring Incentive Program",
    "organization": "Tennessee Entertainment Commission / Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "media|music|film|gaming|creative-industries",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 25% of qualifying TN spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Tennessee cash grant up to 25% on qualifying music scoring spend — studios, musicians, mixing — for film, TV, games, and animation. $25K–$50K minimum.",
    "url": "https://www.tnentertainment.com/music/incentives/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — must meet with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission BEFORE scoring begins. Applications accepted year-round subject to available appropriation.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tennessee-music-scoring-incentive",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10397,
    "title": "Texas Enterprise Fund",
    "organization": "Texas Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|fintech|supply-chain|renewable-energy|life-sciences",
    "amountDisplay": "Negotiated; $500K–$50M+",
    "amountMin": 500000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "TX deal-closing cash grants for major relocations/expansions — requires competing out-of-state offer, minimum 75 jobs (urban) or 25 jobs (rural).",
    "url": "https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/texas-enterprise-fund",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round; no fixed cycle. Governor's office evaluates on a project-specific timeline.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 1,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/texas-enterprise-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10398,
    "title": "Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP)",
    "organization": "Texas Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism / Texas Film Commission",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "media|film|gaming|creative-industries",
    "amountDisplay": "5–31% of qualified TX spend",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Texas cash grants of 5–25% (up to 31% stacked) on qualified TX spend for film, TV, commercials, games, and animation. $300M biennial budget.",
    "url": "https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/tmiiip",
    "deadline": "Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Productions must apply and enter a grant contract BEFORE principal photography begins. Contact the Texas Film Commission to initiate.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/texas-moving-image-industry-incentive",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10399,
    "title": "Texas R&D Tax Credit (Subchapter T)",
    "organization": "Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|life-sciences|clean-technology|aerospace|software|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Credit on Texas QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Texas franchise tax credit for in-state R&D expenses; partially refundable for qualifying small entities. Requires IRS Form 6765.",
    "url": "https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/qualified-research/",
    "deadline": "Annual — claimed on Texas franchise tax return for the applicable report year (e.g., 2026 report year covers Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025 activity for most calendar-year filers). Credit computed on Form 05-182; refundable portion on Form 05-183.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/texas-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10400,
    "title": "Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)",
    "organization": "Office of the Governor of Texas — Economic Development & Tourism Office",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|aerospace|research",
    "amountDisplay": "Negotiated (millions)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Texas CHIPS Act: state grants for semiconductor manufacturers and chip designers in Texas. ~$948M available; award sizes negotiated on capital investment and job creation.",
    "url": "https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/tsif",
    "deadline": "Rolling — submit application to tsif@gov.texas.gov; no published intake windows",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 21000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/texas-semiconductor-innovation-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 60.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10401,
    "title": "Tennessee FastTrack Economic Development Fund",
    "organization": "Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|automotive|technology|life-sciences|supply-chain|clean-technology|aerospace|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Negotiated; $250K–$5M typical",
    "amountMin": 250000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "TN discretionary grant for site/building costs + job training ($1K–$5K/job). Reserved for projects competing against other states. Negotiated.",
    "url": "https://tnecd.com/advantages/incentives-grants/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no annual cycle. Grants are negotiated during active site selection. TNECD reserves the right to approve or deny based on facts and circumstances of each project.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tn-fasttrack-economic-development-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10402,
    "title": "Tennessee FastTrack Job Training Assistance Program (FJTAP)",
    "organization": "Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|healthcare|fintech|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Discretionary; tied to job count",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Discretionary TNECD training grants for TN businesses creating net new FT jobs — amount tied to job count, wages, and county tier.",
    "url": "https://tnecd.com/advantages/incentives-grants/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — TNECD accepts applications on a continuous basis. Grant contract must be in place before training costs are incurred.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tn-fasttrack-job-training",
    "quietMoneyScore": 58.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10403,
    "title": "Launch Tennessee SBIR/STTR Matching Fund",
    "organization": "Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TN",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|biotechnology|manufacturing|clean-technology|aerospace|agriculture|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100K (Ph I) / $300K (Ph II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 300000,
    "shortSummary": "Non-dilutive state match up to $100K (Phase I) or $300K (Phase II) for TN SBIR/STTR winners. FY26 cohort closed; FY27 opens mid-2026.",
    "url": "https://launchtn.org/sbir-sttr-matching-fund/",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — FY27 applications expected to open July 2026. Submit an interest form to receive updates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tn-launchtn-sbir-sttr-matching",
    "quietMoneyScore": 65.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10404,
    "title": "Tennessee Standard Job Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Tennessee Department of Revenue / Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TN",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|fintech|life-sciences|clean-technology|agriculture|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "$4,500/job (Tier 4: $22,500)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "TN F&E tax credit: $4,500/job (Standard, 25 jobs) or up to $22,500/job over 5 yrs (Tier 4, 10 jobs in distressed counties). Offsets F&E tax.",
    "url": "https://tnecd.com/advantages/incentives-grants/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — credit is claimed on the annual Tennessee franchise and excise tax return after jobs are verified. No pre-approval application cycle.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tn-standard-job-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 79.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10405,
    "title": "Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program",
    "organization": "Tory Burch Foundation",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|retail|food-beverage|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Financial resources (varies)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Annual fellowship for US women entrepreneurs ($75K+ revenue): education, expert coaching, peer network, and financial resources.",
    "url": "https://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/",
    "deadline": "Annual: applications open ~September, close November 11. Selections announced May of following year.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 7,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
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    "quietMoneyScore": "",
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  {
    "id": 10406,
    "title": "Treasury CDFI Bond Guarantee Program",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of the Treasury — CDFI Fund",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "services|housing|manufacturing|retail|healthcare|education",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500M annually",
    "amountMin": 100000000,
    "amountMax": 500000000,
    "shortSummary": "Treasury guarantees up to $500M in bonds issued by CDFIs, enabling them to offer long-term, low-cost financing to small businesses in underserved communities.",
    "url": "https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/cdfi-bond",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2025 application period was open; FY2026 application period typically opens fall of prior fiscal year. Final CDFI application deadline varies by cycle.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 200,
    "accessibilityScore": 2,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 51,
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  {
    "id": 10407,
    "title": "State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0)",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of the Treasury",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "all|manufacturing|technology|clean-technology|agriculture|retail|services|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by state program",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 10000000,
    "shortSummary": "Access state-run lending and equity programs backed by $10B federal SSBCI funding — lower rates and looser credit standards than conventional financing.",
    "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/small-business-programs/state-small-business-credit-initiative-ssbci",
    "deadline": "Ongoing — each state sets its own program deadlines. Check your state's economic development agency for current SSBCI program openings.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/treasury-ssbci-state-small-business-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 80.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10408,
    "title": "TruFund Financial Services — CDFI Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "TruFund Financial Services",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "NY|AL|LA|TX",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|construction|healthcare|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$500–$1,000,000",
    "amountMin": 500,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI loans of $500–$1M for underserved small businesses in NY, AL, LA, and TX, with SBA microloan and Community Advantage products plus free business advising.",
    "url": "https://www.trufund.org/small-business-lending",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round with no intake cycles.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/trufund-financial-services",
    "quietMoneyScore": 70,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10409,
    "title": "Texas Skills Development Fund",
    "organization": "Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "TX",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|renewable-energy|supply-chain|construction|aerospace|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Texas pays for customized employee training via community colleges — businesses partner with a college to apply. Up to $500K.",
    "url": "https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/skills-development-fund",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through regional workforce board business liaisons",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/tx-twc-skills-development-fund",
    "quietMoneyScore": 60.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10410,
    "title": "Ulta Beauty MUSE Accelerator",
    "organization": "Ulta Beauty",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "$50,000 + potential retail access",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 60000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual 10-week accelerator for 8 early-stage BIPOC beauty brands. Each receives a $50K grant, mentorship, and retail-readiness training toward potential Ulta shelf placement.",
    "url": "https://www.ulta.com/company/dei/muse/muse-accelerator",
    "deadline": "Annual — 2024 cycle applications opened June 3, 2024. 2025 cohort is currently underway (announced fall 2025). Contact MUSEAccelerator@ulta.com or monitor ulta.com/company/dei/muse for 2026 cycle announcement.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 60000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ulta-muse-accelerator",
    "quietMoneyScore": 39,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10411,
    "title": "US Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Awards",
    "organization": "US Chamber of Commerce Foundation",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "award",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$25K (cash prize — verify)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 25000,
    "shortSummary": "CO—100 (rebranded Dream Big Awards): 10-category recognition for outstanding US SMBs. 2026 application fee $300–$350, deadline July 23, 2026. $25K cash prize eligibility — verify current cycle.",
    "url": "https://www.uschamber.com/major-initiatives/dream-big-awards",
    "deadline": "2026 cycle deadline: July 23, 2026 (CO—100 program). Application fee: $300 early / $350 regular.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 25000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/us-chamber-dream-big-awards",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10412,
    "title": "USDA Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical & Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance (Section 9003 / BBRP)",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "clean-technology|agriculture|manufacturing|renewable-energy|biotechnology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 80% of loan guaranteed",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "USDA guarantees up to 80% of commercial loans for large-scale biofuel, biochemical, and biobased product manufacturing facilities. Projects typically $25M+.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/biorefinery-renewable-chemical-and-biobased-product-manufacturing-assistance-program",
    "deadline": "Competitive NOFOs published in Federal Register — not continuously open. Most recent NOFO was FY2022/2023 cycle. FY2025 NOFO status uncertain as of May 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 350,
    "accessibilityScore": 1,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-bbrp-section-9003",
    "quietMoneyScore": 43.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10413,
    "title": "USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)",
    "organization": "USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "agriculture|education|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $750K per award",
    "amountMin": 49999,
    "amountMax": 750000,
    "shortSummary": "NIFA grants ($50K–$750K) for nonprofits and universities building training programs for new farmers. Organizations apply, not farmers themselves.",
    "url": "https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/beginning-farmer-rancher-development-program-bfrdp",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY 2024 NOFO posted January 17, 2024; closed April 4, 2024. FY 2025 NOFO expected January–February 2025. Check grants.gov (CFDA 10.311) for current open opportunities.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-beginning-farmer-rancher-development-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10414,
    "title": "USDA BioPreferred Program — Biobased Product Certification & Federal Procurement",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of Agriculture — Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "agriculture|biotechnology|manufacturing|retail|construction|natural-resources|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "Federal market access program",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "USDA BioPreferred: certified biobased producers gain preferred access to federal procurement — not a grant but a $600B+ market mandate.",
    "url": "https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round; no competitive deadline",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-biopreferred-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10415,
    "title": "USDA Business & Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage|manufacturing|healthcare|hospitality|retail|services|renewable-energy|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $25,000,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 25000000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA guarantees up to 80% of commercial loans up to $25M for rural businesses — working capital, equipment, real estate, or acquisitions.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/business-industry-loan-guarantees",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Lenders can submit B&I applications to USDA Rural Development at any time.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 50,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-business-industry-loan-guarantee",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10416,
    "title": "USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "healthcare|services|agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Grants up to 75% of costs",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "USDA grants and low-interest loans for rural community infrastructure: clinics, fire stations, food banks, childcare. Up to 75% grant coverage.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no annual deadline. Applications submitted to the state USDA Rural Development office any time. Funding subject to annual congressional appropriations.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 80,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-community-facilities-direct-loan-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10417,
    "title": "USDA Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)",
    "organization": "USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|environmental|research|natural-resources",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2M (national track)",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "NRCS competitive grants for innovative conservation tools and practices on agricultural land. National, state, and on-farm tracks; no cost-share.",
    "url": "https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants",
    "deadline": "National CIG: annual NOFO typically published January–March with April–May deadline. State CIG: varies by state; contact your local NRCS state office. On-Farm Trials: separate NOFO, typically spring. Check grants.gov (CFDA 10.912) for current open opportunities.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 50,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 600000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-conservation-innovation-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10418,
    "title": "USDA Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)",
    "organization": "USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|natural-resources|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "$4,000–$40,000+/year",
    "amountMin": 4000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Annual cash payments ($4K–$40K+/yr) to farmers and ranchers for maintaining and improving conservation practices over a 5-year contract — USDA's largest working-lands program.",
    "url": "https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/conservation-stewardship-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round; national batching deadline typically January 15 each year",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 40000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-conservation-stewardship-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10419,
    "title": "USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Utilities Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "healthcare|education|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "$50K–$1,000,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $1M for rural orgs to buy telecom equipment enabling distance learning or telemedicine.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — FY2026 NOFO published May 7, 2026 (Federal Register Vol. 91 No. 88); application window typically 60–90 days post-publication",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 43,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 600000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-dlt-fy2026",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10420,
    "title": "USDA FSA Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)",
    "organization": "USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Flat per-acre rate by crop",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "One-time $10B direct payment for 2024 crop year producers — flat per-acre rates for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, and more. Sign-up closed August 15, 2025.",
    "url": "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/emergency-commodity-assistance-program",
    "deadline": "Sign-up for ECAP (2024 crop year) closed August 15, 2025. No future cycle announced.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 100000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-ecap-emergency-commodity-assistance",
    "quietMoneyScore": 71.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10421,
    "title": "USDA EQIP — Environmental Quality Incentives Program",
    "organization": "USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|natural-resources|environmental",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by practice",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "NRCS pays up to 75% of conservation practice costs on your farm or ranch — irrigation, cover crops, drainage, high tunnels, and 170+ other practices.",
    "url": "https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives",
    "deadline": "Rolling — NRCS accepts applications year-round; national batching deadline typically January 15 each year for primary funding cycle",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 6,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-eqip-environmental-quality-incentives",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10422,
    "title": "USDA Farmers Market & Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP)",
    "organization": "USDA Agricultural Marketing Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000 (LFPP)",
    "amountMin": 15000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA competitive grants for farmers markets, food hubs, and local food enterprises. Two tracks: direct-to-consumer and supply chain. Up to $500K.",
    "url": "https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/",
    "deadline": "FY2026 NOFO OPEN — FMPP and LFPP applications due June 5, 2026. Apply at grants.gov now.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-farmers-market-local-food-promotion-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 44.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10423,
    "title": "USDA FAS Emerging Markets Program (EMP)",
    "organization": "USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies — $8M across ~40 awards",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 400000,
    "shortSummary": "Competitive grants for US for-profit businesses and nonprofits to assess and develop emerging market opportunities for US agricultural exports. $8M annual, ~40 awards.",
    "url": "https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/emerging-markets-program-emp",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2026 deadline was June 6, 2025 (passed). FY2027 expected to open spring 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 300000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-fas-emerging-markets-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 56.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10424,
    "title": "USDA FSA Direct Farm Operating Loan",
    "organization": "USDA Farm Service Agency",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $400,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 400000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA direct loans up to $400K for farmers who can't get commercial credit. Priority for beginning, minority, and veteran farmers.",
    "url": "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/farm-operating-loans/index",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time at your local FSA county office.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-fsa-farm-operating-loan-direct",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10425,
    "title": "USDA FSA Direct Farm Ownership Loan",
    "organization": "USDA Farm Service Agency",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $600,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 600000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA direct mortgages up to $600K for farmers buying or improving farmland. Below-market rates, 5% down for beginning farmers.",
    "url": "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/farm-ownership-loans/index",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadlines. Apply any time at your local FSA county office. Subject to annual congressional appropriations; some offices may exhaust direct loan funds late in the fiscal year.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-fsa-farm-ownership-loan-direct",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10426,
    "title": "USDA FSA Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)",
    "organization": "USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Based on livestock count & drought severity",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 125000,
    "shortSummary": "Direct payments to livestock producers for grazing losses due to qualifying drought (D2–D4) or wildfire — payment based on drought severity and livestock type. No advance sign-up required.",
    "url": "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/livestock-forage-disaster-program-lfp",
    "deadline": "Applications must be submitted by March 1 following the calendar year in which the grazing loss occurred",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-fsa-livestock-forage-disaster",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10427,
    "title": "USDA FSA Microloan Program",
    "organization": "USDA Farm Service Agency",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Simplified USDA loans up to $50K for small, beginning, and urban farmers. Streamlined paperwork, no DUNS/UEI required.",
    "url": "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/microloans/index",
    "deadline": "Rolling — apply any time at your local FSA county office. No application deadlines.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 35000,
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    "quietMoneyScore": 58.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10428,
    "title": "USDA FSA Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)",
    "organization": "USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "50–65% of normal yield coverage",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 125000,
    "shortSummary": "Federal disaster coverage for non-insurable specialty crops — fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, honey, and more. Pay an annual service fee; receive payments when natural disaster causes crop losses.",
    "url": "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/noninsured-disaster-assistance-program-nap",
    "deadline": "Application for coverage must be submitted before the final planting date for the crop in your county. Loss claims must be filed within 15 calendar days of when the loss becomes apparent.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-fsa-noninsured-crop-disaster",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10429,
    "title": "USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)",
    "organization": "USDA Agricultural Marketing Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|renewable-energy|retail|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5M (50% of costs)",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA grants covering up to 50% of costs to install E15/E85/B20+ fuel blending equipment at stations and terminals. Up to $5M per award.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/higher-blends-infrastructure-incentive-program",
    "deadline": "No active competition — most recent round was FY2022 (543 projects, $537M). No FY2025 or FY2026 NOFO announced as of May 2026. Monitor rd.usda.gov and grants.gov CFDA 10.178 for new announcements.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-higher-blends-infrastructure-incentive-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 56.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10430,
    "title": "USDA Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "agriculture|manufacturing|food-beverage|retail",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $400,000 per borrower",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 400000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA-backed loans up to $400K for rural businesses, delivered through local non-profit lenders at below-market rates.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/intermediary-relending-program",
    "deadline": "Rolling — apply through your local IRP intermediary lender. No USDA application deadline for end borrowers.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-intermediary-relending-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10431,
    "title": "USDA Local Meat Capacity Grant (Local MCap)",
    "organization": "USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA grants of $10K–$5M for for-profit local meat and poultry processors expanding capacity. 50% match required. August 7, 2026 deadline.",
    "url": "https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/localmcap",
    "deadline": "Applications accepted May 7, 2026 – August 7, 2026. Must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 7, 2026 through Grants.gov.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-local-meat-capacity-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 58.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10432,
    "title": "USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program — Phase 4",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "$10K–$2,000,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $2M for FSIS-inspected meat/poultry processors to expand capacity or upgrade facilities.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program-phase-4",
    "deadline": "August 7, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 38,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 900000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-mppep-phase4",
    "quietMoneyScore": 48.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10433,
    "title": "USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)",
    "organization": "USDA Agricultural Marketing Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $750 per certificate",
    "amountMin": 50,
    "amountMax": 750,
    "shortSummary": "Reimbursement of up to 75% (max $750) of organic certification fees for certified organic farmers and handlers. Apply through your state ag department.",
    "url": "https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/occsp",
    "deadline": "Annual — State Departments of Agriculture administer OCCSP with their own application windows, typically October–January following the certification year. Contact your state ag department for your state's current deadline.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 750,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-organic-certification-cost-share",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10434,
    "title": "USDA ReConnect Loan and Grant Program",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by round",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Loans and grants for for-profit ISPs and cooperatives deploying 100 Mbps+ symmetrical broadband in rural areas. No active round in 2026 — prior rounds were $25M–$25B+ in total.",
    "url": "https://www.usda.gov/sustainability/infrastructure/broadband/reconnect-loan-and-grant-program",
    "deadline": "No active round — Round 5 closed May 2024; Round 6 not yet announced as of May 2026",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 200,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-reconnect-rural-broadband",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10435,
    "title": "USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|services|education",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500K per intermediary",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA RBDG: up to $500K for rural businesses and nonprofits providing technical assistance or training to rural small businesses under 50 employees.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants",
    "deadline": "Annual competitive NOFOs — FY2024 deadline was February 2024 via Grants.gov. FY2025 NOFO status uncertain as of May 2026. Monitor grants.gov (CFDA 10.351) and federalregister.gov.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 55,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-rural-business-development-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 40.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10436,
    "title": "USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|renewable-energy|manufacturing|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $1M (grants)",
    "amountMin": 2500,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA grants up to $1M (50% of cost) for rural businesses installing solar, wind, or efficiency upgrades. IRA-boosted through 2031.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-grants",
    "deadline": "Annual — multiple quarterly windows per year since IRA. FY 2024 deadlines included March 31 and September 30. Check rd.usda.gov for current NOFO; IRA funding means cycles are more frequent than pre-2022.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 35,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-rural-energy-america-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 41.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10437,
    "title": "USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage|retail|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Via MDO: loans up to $50K",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "USDA funds rural microbusiness loans + TA through nonprofit MDO intermediaries. Individual businesses apply through local MDOs, not USDA directly.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-microentrepreneur-assistance-program",
    "deadline": "MDO applications: annual cycle, typically spring NOFO. Microbusiness applications to local MDOs: rolling, varies by MDO. Contact your state USDA Rural Development office for current MDO list and availability.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 35000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-rural-microentrepreneur-assistance-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10438,
    "title": "USDA SARE Farmer/Rancher Grant",
    "organization": "USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "$7,500–$35,000 (by region)",
    "amountMin": 7500,
    "amountMax": 30000,
    "shortSummary": "Small USDA grants ($7,500–$30,000) for farmers to test sustainable agriculture practices on their own operations and share findings locally.",
    "url": "https://www.sare.org/grants/",
    "deadline": "Annual — application deadlines vary by SARE region. North Central: typically March; Southern: typically February; Western: typically January; Northeast: typically February. Check sare.org for your region's current deadline.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 22000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-sare-producer-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10439,
    "title": "USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)",
    "organization": "USDA Agricultural Marketing Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "State subgrants: varies",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "State-administered subgrants for specialty crop growers, co-ops, and researchers. Apply through your state ag department — not USDA.",
    "url": "https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp",
    "deadline": "State-level: varies by state. USDA annual federal deadline typically March–May (state applications to USDA). Subgrant deadlines set independently by each state — contact your state department of agriculture for current open solicitations.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-specialty-crop-block-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10440,
    "title": "USDA TASC — Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops",
    "organization": "USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000/year",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 500000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $500K/yr for projects removing trade barriers that block US specialty crop exports — pest surveys, market access studies, pre-clearance, and trade seminars.",
    "url": "https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/technical-assistance-specialty-crops-tasc",
    "deadline": "Rolling tranches: June 6, 2025 (Tranche 1 closed); December 31, 2025; March 31, 2026; June 30, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 400000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-tasc-specialty-crops",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.9,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10441,
    "title": "USDA Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)",
    "organization": "USDA Rural Development",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "agriculture|food-beverage",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250K working capital",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Federal grants up to $250K for farmers turning raw commodities into higher-value products. Requires 1:1 match; highly competitive.",
    "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY 2024 deadline was April 11, 2024 (electronic via Grants.gov). FY 2025 NOFO not yet published as of May 2026; program may be between cycles or paused.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-value-added-producer-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 31.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10442,
    "title": "USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant Program",
    "organization": "USDA Forest Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|natural-resources|renewable-energy|construction",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $500,000",
    "amountMin": 300000,
    "amountMax": 1000000,
    "shortSummary": "Competitive grants of $300K–$500K+ for for-profit wood products manufacturers and wood energy businesses expanding markets or reducing wildfire risk through forest utilization.",
    "url": "https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/grants",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2026 deadline was April 22, 2026 (passed); FY2027 expected spring 2027",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-wood-innovations-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 46.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10443,
    "title": "USDA Forest Service Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program",
    "organization": "USDA Forest Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|natural-resources|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "$50,000–$2,000,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "Grants of $50K–$2M for sawmills and wood-processing facilities that source 50%+ of materials from federal forest restoration projects. No match required, for-profit eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/wood-products-infrastructure-assistance-grants",
    "deadline": "Annual — FY2026 deadline was April 22, 2026 (passed); FY2027 expected spring 2027",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 1500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usda-wood-products-infrastructure-assistance",
    "quietMoneyScore": 62,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10444,
    "title": "USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support — FY2027",
    "organization": "U.S. Department of the Interior — U.S. Geological Survey, Earthquake Hazards Program",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "sciences|engineering|environmental|technology|software",
    "amountDisplay": "$50K–$500K/yr (typical)",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 2000000,
    "shortSummary": "USGS funds seismic hazard research for universities and private firms — geotechnical, engineering geology, and seismology companies are eligible.",
    "url": "https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science/external-grants-overview",
    "deadline": "June 4, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": "80-160",
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/usgs-earthquake-hazards-external-fy2027",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10445,
    "title": "Utah Rural Employment Development Incentive (REDI) Grant",
    "organization": "Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "UT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|services|manufacturing|healthcare|fintech|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $6,000/job",
    "amountMin": 6000,
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $6,000 per new rural Utah job — remote-eligible, paid quarterly, $250K annual cap per business.",
    "url": "https://business.utah.gov/rural/redi/",
    "deadline": "Quarterly windows: Feb 1–15, May 1–15, Aug 1–15, Nov 1–15 each year",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 60000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ut-redi-rural-employment-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10446,
    "title": "Utah Technology Innovation Funding (UTIF) — SBIR/STTR Microgrant",
    "organization": "Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) / Nucleus Utah",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "UT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|clean-technology|aerospace|manufacturing|agriculture|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000 (Microgrant)",
    "amountMin": 3000,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "Utah pays up to $5K to prepare your first SBIR/STTR proposal — plus a $50–60K nonrecourse loan for Phase II applicants.",
    "url": "https://nucleusutah.org/grow",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Must be pre-approved by the Utah Innovation Center before submitting a Phase I proposal to a federal agency.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/ut-utif-sbir-microgrant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10447,
    "title": "Utah Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (Go Utah)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "UT",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|fintech|healthcare|manufacturing|aerospace|life-sciences|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 30% of new state taxes",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "UT refundable state income tax credit up to 30% of new state tax revenue from qualifying high-wage jobs — 10-20 year performance period, Legislature-approved.",
    "url": "https://business.utah.gov/recruitment/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Utah Legislature's Economic Development Commission meets regularly. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis by Go Utah staff, with Commission approval at scheduled meetings.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 60,
    "accessibilityScore": 3,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/utah-edtif-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10448,
    "title": "Utah Research Activities Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Utah State Tax Commission",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "UT",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|engineering|renewable-energy",
    "amountDisplay": "5% incremental or 7.5% volume",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "5% incremental OR 7.5% volume Utah R&D credit; choose annually. Incremental carries forward 14 years; volume does not carry forward.",
    "url": "https://incometax.utah.gov/credits/research-activities",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Utah state income or corporate franchise tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 150000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/utah-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10449,
    "title": "Virginia Enterprise Zone Job Creation Grant (JCG)",
    "organization": "Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|services|fintech|healthcare|research",
    "amountDisplay": "$500–$800 per new job/yr, 5 yrs",
    "amountMin": 2000,
    "amountMax": 1400000,
    "shortSummary": "Annual $500–$800/job for up to 5 years for VA Enterprise Zone businesses creating 4+ net new FT positions at 150%+ minimum wage.",
    "url": "https://www.vedp.org/incentive/virginia-enterprise-zone-job-creation-grant",
    "deadline": "Annual — apply between January and April 1 of the year following the year qualifying jobs were created",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 120000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/va-enterprise-zone-job-creation-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 62.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10450,
    "title": "Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)",
    "organization": "Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|fintech|healthcare|research|services",
    "amountDisplay": "Customized per project",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "VEDP cash grants + talent development services for VA businesses creating 5+ new jobs. Small-business track needs $100K investment.",
    "url": "https://www.vedp.org/incentive/virginia-jobs-investment-program-vjip",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Company must NOT publicly announce the project before applying.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/va-jobs-investment-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 67.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10451,
    "title": "Virginia Talent Accelerator Program",
    "organization": "Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VA",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|life-sciences|aerospace|supply-chain|fintech",
    "amountDisplay": "Free (state-funded)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Virginia designs and delivers free customized hiring and training programs for companies bringing significant new jobs to the state.",
    "url": "https://www.vedp.org/talent",
    "deadline": "Engagement required during site selection — contact VEDP before facility decision is made.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/va-talent-accelerator-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10452,
    "title": "Venmo Small Business Grant",
    "organization": "Venmo (PayPal)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|services|technology|manufacturing",
    "amountDisplay": "$20,000 (10 winners)",
    "amountMin": 20000,
    "amountMax": 20000,
    "shortSummary": "Venmo awards $20,000 each to 10 US small businesses with an active Venmo Business Profile. Application windows historically run May–June when the program is active.",
    "url": "https://venmo.com/business/small-business-grant",
    "deadline": "Annual when active — historically May through late May/early June. The 2024 cycle ran May 10–31, 2024. The program did not run in 2025. 2026 status unannounced as of May 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 1,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 20000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/venmo-small-business-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10453,
    "title": "Vermont Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Vermont Department of Taxes",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VT",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|software|manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|clean-technology|agriculture|engineering|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "27% of VT-apportioned federal §41 credit",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "27% of the taxpayer's Vermont-apportioned federal §41 R&D credit. Non-refundable with 10-year carryforward. Piggybacks on federal calculation.",
    "url": "https://tax.vermont.gov/individuals/personal-income-tax/tax-credits",
    "deadline": "Rolling — claimed annually on Vermont income tax return",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 12,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/vermont-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10454,
    "title": "Virginia Research and Development Expenses Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Virginia Department of Taxation",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|software|manufacturing|aerospace|healthcare|clean-technology|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "15–20% of first $300K QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 60000,
    "shortSummary": "VA offers 15–20% refundable R&D credit on first $300K in Virginia QRE, or 10% incremental credit capped at $45–60K. Annual statewide cap $15.77M. Fully refundable. September 1 application deadline.",
    "url": "https://www.tax.virginia.gov/research-and-development-expenses-tax-credit-guidelines",
    "deadline": "Annual — application must be received by the Virginia Department of Taxation no later than September 1 of the calendar year following the close of the taxable year",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 18,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 60000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/virginia-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 50.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10455,
    "title": "Virginia Tourism Corporation Marketing Leverage Program (MLP)",
    "organization": "Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "tourism|hospitality",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $30,000 (2:1 match)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 30000,
    "shortSummary": "Virginia tourism marketing matching grants up to $30K for businesses and DMOs. For-profit hotels, attractions, and event organizers eligible.",
    "url": "https://vatc.org/grants/leverageprogram/",
    "deadline": "2026 cycle closed March 19, 2026. Awards announced May 2026. Next cycle expected January–March 2027.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 30000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/virginia-vtc-marketing-leverage-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 45.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10456,
    "title": "Virginia Tourism Corporation Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program (MMLP)",
    "organization": "Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "tourism|food-beverage|hospitality",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000 (1:1 match)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $5,000 matching tourism marketing grant for VA restaurants, breweries, food trucks, wineries, and boutique lodging with ≤20 FTEs.",
    "url": "https://vatc.org/grants/mmlp/",
    "deadline": "Applications open June 23, 2026. Closes July 30, 2026. Annual cycle.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/virginia-vtc-microbusiness-marketing-leverage",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10457,
    "title": "Visa She's Next Grant Program",
    "organization": "Visa Inc.",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "$10K grant for women-owned US small businesses, paired with mentorship and Visa business education.",
    "url": "https://usa.visa.com/run-your-business/small-business-tools.html",
    "deadline": "Annual cycle — applications typically open in fall (October–November); winners announced in spring. Check Visa's website for 2026 cycle dates.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 5,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/visa-shes-next-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10458,
    "title": "Elevate Vermont — SBIR/STTR Matching Grant",
    "organization": "Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|biotechnology|clean-technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|healthcare|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $50,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "Vermont non-competitive matching grants up to $50K for VT companies with SBIR/STTR Phase I or II awards. Commercialization activities only. Rolling, first-come-first-served.",
    "url": "https://accd.vermont.gov/economic-development/programs/elevate-vermont",
    "deadline": "Rolling — first-come, first-served. Apply after receiving your federal SBIR/STTR award.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/vt-elevate-vermont-sbir-match",
    "quietMoneyScore": 64.4,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10459,
    "title": "Vermont Training Program (VTP)",
    "organization": "Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "VT",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|healthcare|construction|agriculture|services|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 50% of training costs",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Vermont reimburses employers up to 50% of workforce training costs — new hires, upskilling, or pre-employment. Rolling applications; must pay livable wage post-training.",
    "url": "https://accd.vermont.gov/economic-development/programs/vtp",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Turnaround approximately 18 business days.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/vt-training-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": 63,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10460,
    "title": "Washington Customized Training Program",
    "organization": "Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WA",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|healthcare|fisheries|supply-chain|food-beverage|construction|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "State-subsidized (partial)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Washington subsidizes custom workforce training through community colleges for employers creating or retaining jobs in the state.",
    "url": "https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/customized-training/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact your local Washington community or technical college workforce division.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 15,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wa-customized-training-program",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10461,
    "title": "Washington Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants",
    "organization": "Washington State Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|clean-technology|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "$100,000–$200,000",
    "amountMin": 100000,
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "$100K–$200K grants for Washington manufacturers to create manufacturing and R&D jobs — rural communities prioritized.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.wa.gov/funding/evergreen-manufacturing-growth-grants/",
    "deadline": "Annual competitive round. 2026 round proposals due May 14, 2026 with pre-proposal conference April 14, 2026.",
    "programStatus": "between-intakes",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 30,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wa-evergreen-manufacturing-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 42.7,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10462,
    "title": "Washington STEP Export Voucher Program",
    "organization": "Washington State Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $10,000/year",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 10000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $10,000/year in reimbursement vouchers for WA small businesses expanding internationally — covers trade shows, missions, translation, IP, and more.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/export-assistance/find-export-grants-loans/",
    "deadline": "STEP voucher applications temporarily halted as of October 1, 2025. Program expected to resume when new SBA federal STEP grant funding is allocated. Monitor commerce.wa.gov for reopening.",
    "programStatus": "paused",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 10000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wa-step-export-voucher",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10463,
    "title": "Working Washington Grants",
    "organization": "Washington State Department of Commerce",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WA",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "hospitality|food-beverage|arts-culture|recreation|retail|tourism",
    "amountDisplay": "$10,000–$50,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 50000,
    "shortSummary": "WA direct cash grants for small businesses hit by economic disruption — typically $10K–$50K per round, sector-targeted, rolling eligibility.",
    "url": "https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/small-business/working-washington/",
    "deadline": "Between intakes — program opens in rounds tied to legislative appropriations. No active round as of May 2026. Monitor commerce.wa.gov for future announcements.",
    "programStatus": "discontinued",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 30000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wa-working-washington-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10464,
    "title": "Walmart Local Community Grant Program",
    "organization": "Walmart Foundation",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$250–$5,000",
    "amountMin": 250,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "$250–$5K local community grants from Walmart stores for nonprofits in their service area. Applications at the local store level.",
    "url": "https://walmart.org/",
    "deadline": "Annual — applications typically accepted February 1 through December 31 each calendar year. Individual stores review on their own schedule. Check walmart.benevity.org for the current cycle.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 3,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/walmart-local-community-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10465,
    "title": "Warrior Rising Entrepreneurship Programs",
    "organization": "Warrior Rising",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "technology|services|retail|food-beverage|construction|manufacturing|healthcare|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Free programs + selective grants",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Free veteran entrepreneur programs from training to pitch competition, with non-dilutive grants awarded to select participants through Business Showers.",
    "url": "https://warriorrising.org/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Warrior Academy available on-demand. LaunchPoint and Warrior University run live cohorts; check warriorrising.org/programs for current schedule. Business Showers are invite-only.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/warrior-rising",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10466,
    "title": "Washington R&D Sales & Use Tax Exemption (M&E)",
    "organization": "Washington Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WA",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|manufacturing|clean-technology|aerospace|healthcare|engineering",
    "amountDisplay": "Full sales tax exemption",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "WA has no income tax so no income-based R&D credit. Full sales tax exemption on R&D machinery & equipment for manufacturers. Prior B&O R&D credit expired 2015.",
    "url": "https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=82.08.02565",
    "deadline": "Rolling — exemption claimed at point of sale with a sales tax exemption certificate",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/washington-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10467,
    "title": "Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2)",
    "organization": "Wells Fargo & National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "clean-technology|construction|manufacturing|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $250,000",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 250000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $250K nondilutive funding + national lab testing for built-environment and infrastructure cleantech startups.",
    "url": "https://in2ecosystem.com",
    "deadline": "Rolling — intake via Channel Partner referral; contact IN2@nlr.gov for current cohort timing",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 250000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wells-fargo-in2-incubator",
    "quietMoneyScore": 51.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10468,
    "title": "Wisconsin Angel Investment Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|life-sciences|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "25% of investment; $250K/yr",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "25% WI income tax credit for accredited investors backing WEDC-certified WI tech and manufacturing startups. Companies must apply for certification.",
    "url": "https://wedc.org/programs/qualified-new-business-venture/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — WEDC accepts company certification applications year-round. Investment must occur after company is certified.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wi-angel-investment-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10469,
    "title": "Wisconsin Business Development Tax Credit (BDC)",
    "organization": "Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|agriculture|supply-chain|fintech|life-sciences|clean-technology|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "Negotiated; typically $50K–$3M",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 3000000,
    "shortSummary": "WI discretionary refundable tax credit for job creation, investment, or training — negotiated by WEDC. Offsets WI income/franchise tax.",
    "url": "https://wedc.org/programs/business-development-tax-credits/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round through WEDC. Awards are approved by WEDC Board as needed.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wi-business-development-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 62.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10470,
    "title": "Wisconsin Fast Forward",
    "organization": "Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WI",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|construction|technology|healthcare|supply-chain|agriculture|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $400,000 per project",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 400000,
    "shortSummary": "Wisconsin funds up to $400K per project to train workers for in-demand jobs — manufacturing, IT, healthcare, CDL priority.",
    "url": "https://wisconsinfastforward.com/default.htm",
    "deadline": "Competitive rounds — applications reviewed in funding cycles. Check dwd.wisconsin.gov/wifastforward for current open solicitations.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wi-fast-forward",
    "quietMoneyScore": 49.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10471,
    "title": "Wisconsin Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit (MAC)",
    "organization": "Wisconsin Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|agriculture|food-beverage|clean-technology|aerospace",
    "amountDisplay": "7.5% of production income",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Wisconsin reduces manufacturing and farm income tax from 7.9% to ~0.4% via a 7.5% production income credit. One of the most powerful statutory manufacturing incentives in the US.",
    "url": "https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-MandA-general.aspx",
    "deadline": "Annual — claimed on Wisconsin income tax return. No separate application process.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wi-manufacturing-agriculture-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10472,
    "title": "Wisconsin Technology Development Loan (TDL)",
    "organization": "Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WI",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "technology|manufacturing|biotechnology|clean-technology|software|healthcare|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to 20% of project cost",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "WEDC loans at 6% for WI tech startups bringing new products to market — up to 20% of project stack, 5–7 year terms, optional 20% equity conversion.",
    "url": "https://wedc.org/programs/technology-development-loans/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications reviewed as submitted through WEDC. Contact Technology Investment Manager Joey Frayne at joey.frayne@wedc.org.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 25,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wi-technology-development-loan",
    "quietMoneyScore": 55.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10473,
    "title": "Wisconsin Research and Development Tax Credit",
    "organization": "Wisconsin Department of Revenue",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WI",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|biotechnology|life-sciences|technology|aerospace|clean-technology|automotive|engineering|healthcare",
    "amountDisplay": "5.75% / 11.5% incremental QRE",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "WI offers 5.75% incremental R&D credit (11.5% for engine/battery/energy research). 25% of unused credit refundable for 2024+ tax years. 15-year carryforward. Pass-throughs eligible via allocation.",
    "url": "https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-resrch.aspx",
    "deadline": "Rolling — credit claimed annually on Wisconsin income/franchise tax return (Wisconsin Schedule R for corporations, or Schedule 3K for partnerships)",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": "",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wisconsin-rd-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10474,
    "title": "Women Founders Grant",
    "organization": "Women Founders Fund",
    "level": "foundation",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 5000,
    "shortSummary": "$5K merit-based grant for women founders and business owners. Two short questions, $25 fee. Deadline June 30, 2026.",
    "url": "https://www.womenfoundersgrant.com/",
    "deadline": "June 30, 2026",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 4,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 2,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/women-founders-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10475,
    "title": "Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)",
    "organization": "Department of Labor / Internal Revenue Service",
    "level": "federal",
    "states": "all",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "retail|food-beverage|hospitality|supply-chain|manufacturing|construction|healthcare|services|agriculture|all",
    "amountDisplay": "$1,200–$9,600 per hire",
    "amountMin": 1200,
    "amountMax": 9600,
    "shortSummary": "Federal tax credit of up to $9,600 per hire from 10 disadvantaged target groups — veterans, SNAP, ex-felons, and more.",
    "url": "https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wotc",
    "deadline": "Rolling — no application deadline. Form 8850 must be submitted to the State Workforce Agency within 28 calendar days of the employee's start date.",
    "programStatus": "winding-down",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 8,
    "accessibilityScore": 5,
    "realisticAmountMax": 9600,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/work-opportunity-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": "",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10476,
    "title": "Working Solutions — CDFI Small Business Loans",
    "organization": "Working Solutions CDFI",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "CA",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "all",
    "amountDisplay": "$5,000–$100,000",
    "amountMin": 5000,
    "amountMax": 100000,
    "shortSummary": "CDFI loans $5K–$100K for Bay Area small businesses — no credit score, no collateral, ITIN accepted, free consulting with every loan.",
    "url": "https://www.workingsolutions.org/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 9,
    "realisticAmountMax": 50000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/working-solutions-cdfi-loans",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10477,
    "title": "West Virginia Economic Opportunity Tax Credit",
    "organization": "West Virginia Department of Economic Development",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WV",
    "fundingType": "tax-credit",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|supply-chain|tourism|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$3,000 per qualifying job/year",
    "amountMin": 3000,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "WV businesses creating qualifying jobs earn $3,000/job/year (small business) or up to 80–100% of corporate net income tax offset (larger projects) for 5 years.",
    "url": "https://westvirginia.gov/wv-incentives/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact WV Department of Economic Development to initiate. Credit claimed on WV corporate net income tax or personal income tax return.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 75000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wv-economic-opportunity-tax-credit",
    "quietMoneyScore": 66.2,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10478,
    "title": "West Virginia First Small Business Growth Program",
    "organization": "West Virginia Division of Economic Development (WVDED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WV",
    "fundingType": "loan",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|renewable-energy|healthcare|agriculture|construction|services",
    "amountDisplay": "$1M–$7.5M per company",
    "amountMin": 1000000,
    "amountMax": 7500000,
    "shortSummary": "WV 2026 law funds $100M in $1M–$7.5M growth capital for WV small businesses (under 250 employees) via certified rural investment companies.",
    "url": "https://westvirginia.gov/the-west-virginia-first-small-business-growth-program-sb-1/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — investor certification deadline was May 26, 2026. Certified investors will seek eligible WV businesses independently. Register interest with your county economic development authority.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 40,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 5000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wv-first-small-business-growth",
    "quietMoneyScore": 63.5,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10479,
    "title": "West Virginia Governor's Guaranteed Work Force Program",
    "organization": "West Virginia Division of Economic Development (WVDED)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WV",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|aerospace|renewable-energy|healthcare|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $2,000 per trainee",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "WV reimburses up to $2,000/trainee for customized workforce training for new or expanding businesses. Rolling applications.",
    "url": "https://westvirginia.gov/incentives-and-programs/workforce-programs/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — contact WVDED to begin the process",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wv-governors-guaranteed-work-force",
    "quietMoneyScore": 63.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10480,
    "title": "West Virginia SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program",
    "organization": "West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) / In-Tech Program",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WV",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|life-sciences|manufacturing|renewable-energy|aerospace|agriculture",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $200,000",
    "amountMin": 10000,
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $200K state match for WV small businesses that win federal SBIR/STTR awards. Phase I: $100K; Phase II: $200K. Semi-annual windows.",
    "url": "https://wvsbdc.com/services/technology-commercialization/",
    "deadline": "Semi-annual — applications accepted in January and July windows only.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 20,
    "accessibilityScore": 6,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wv-sbir-sttr-matching-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 61.1,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10481,
    "title": "Wyoming Business Ready Community Grant & Loan Program",
    "organization": "Wyoming Business Council (WBC)",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "manufacturing|technology|tourism|renewable-energy|agriculture|healthcare|supply-chain",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $5,000,000",
    "amountMin": 50000,
    "amountMax": 5000000,
    "shortSummary": "WY community grants/loans for infrastructure supporting job-creating business projects — channeled through local governments as the applicant.",
    "url": "https://wyomingbusiness.org/communities/financing/business-ready-community/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Wyoming Business Council board meets quarterly. Applications should be submitted 6–8 weeks before the next board meeting.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 50,
    "accessibilityScore": 4,
    "realisticAmountMax": 2000000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wy-business-ready-community-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 58.6,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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  {
    "id": 10482,
    "title": "Wyoming SBIR/STTR Match Grant",
    "organization": "Wyoming Business Council",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "technology|renewable-energy|agriculture|biotechnology|aerospace|natural-resources|clean-technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $100K (Ph I) / $200K (Ph II)",
    "amountMin": "",
    "amountMax": 200000,
    "shortSummary": "Wyoming matches your federal SBIR/STTR — up to $100K for Phase I and $200K for Phase II, rolling applications.",
    "url": "https://wyomingbusiness.org/business/financing/grants/sbir/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications open year-round. Decision within 2 weeks of virtual pitch.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 3,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 10,
    "accessibilityScore": 7,
    "realisticAmountMax": 200000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wy-sbir-match-grant",
    "quietMoneyScore": 60.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
  },
  {
    "id": 10483,
    "title": "Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund — Business Training Grants",
    "organization": "Wyoming Department of Workforce Services",
    "level": "state",
    "states": "WY",
    "fundingType": "grant",
    "industries": "construction|manufacturing|healthcare|technology|fintech|tourism|all",
    "amountDisplay": "Up to $4,000/trainee/year",
    "amountMin": 1000,
    "amountMax": 75000,
    "shortSummary": "Up to $4,000 per trainee annually to reimburse Wyoming employers for workforce training — new hires or existing employees, rolling applications.",
    "url": "https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/business-training-support-unit/workforce-development-training-fund/business-training-grants/",
    "deadline": "Rolling — applications accepted year-round. Must be submitted 30–110 days before training begins.",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 2,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 5,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 30000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/wy-workforce-development-training-grants",
    "quietMoneyScore": 57.3,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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    "id": 10484,
    "title": "Xcel Energy Business Equipment and Efficiency Rebates",
    "organization": "Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado / Northern States Power)",
    "level": "private",
    "states": "CO|MN|WI|MI|ND|SD|NM|TX",
    "fundingType": "program",
    "industries": "retail|agriculture|healthcare|manufacturing|services|hospitality|technology",
    "amountDisplay": "Varies by equipment/state",
    "amountMin": 100,
    "amountMax": "",
    "shortSummary": "Cash rebates for Xcel Energy commercial customers across 8 states — lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, motors; prescriptive and custom tracks; Xcel covers up to 75% of energy study costs.",
    "url": "https://www.xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/business_programs_and_rebates",
    "deadline": "Rolling — Minnesota LED bonus through October 31, 2026; Colorado program resumed after 2024 pause; general program ongoing",
    "programStatus": "active",
    "competitiveness": 1,
    "estimatedApplicationHours": 4,
    "accessibilityScore": 8,
    "realisticAmountMax": 500000,
    "sourceUrl": "https://grantcompass.co/grants/xcel-energy-business-efficiency-rebates",
    "quietMoneyScore": 84.8,
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — grantcompass.co"
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