{"id":36006,"date":"2024-06-28T16:48:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T16:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?page_id=36006"},"modified":"2024-09-04T10:54:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T10:54:27","slug":"texas-business-grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/texas-business-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Top small-business grants in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"36006\" class=\"elementor elementor-36006\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be822c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4be822c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"hero-title\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc11dd8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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He has been active in the marketing, advertising, and publishing industries for more than twenty-five years. Writing for Wells Fargo Bank, Visa, Experian, Ebay, Flywire, insurers and pension funds, his words have appeared online and in print to inform, entertain and explain the complex world of US consumer and business finance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d64bf62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d64bf62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business grants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are effectively free money \u2013 there\u2019s no need to repay the funds if you use them as you said you would \u2013 and they\u2019re a great way for Texans to launch or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finance a business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or create opportunities to support their community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5b3aa uael-heading-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"fb5b3aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"table-of-content-column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;heading_text_align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;heading_bottom_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;heading_bottom_space_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;heading_bottom_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;heading_bottom_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:15,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"uael-table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-main-wrapper\" data-headings=\"h2,h3,h4\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-toc-heading elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"heading_title\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"basic\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-toc-headings=\"headings\" class=\"uael-toc-list uael-toc-list-none\" data-scroll=\"\" ><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-empty-note\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Add a header to begin generating the table of contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69e389e question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69e389e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do I get a small business grant in Texas?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697875a answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"697875a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas small business owners and entrepreneurs can improve their chances of winning a business grant by preparing in advance. Key tasks to take care of include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identify your need for the grant.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Why do you need the money? What will you use it for? You must present a strong case for funding to secure a business grant. No matter if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you want to start a business, grow an existing company, conduct research or undertake a creative project, having a clear vision of what you wish to achieve with the grant money is crucial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Search for suitable grants.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once your goals are set, you can search for grants that fit your mission objectives. Identify the qualification rules, time limits and any restrictions that may apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare your application.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Few grant programs are the same. As well as the application forms, grantors may also ask you to provide a presentation deck, submit endorsements, create a financial plan, or write a detailed grant proposal. Make sure your ambitions are clear. Point out the benefits that receiving an award will deliver for your business, your community and everyone your venture will engage with.\u00a0 Be positive but maintain feasibility. This is your opportunity to present your case for funding in the best possible light.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit your application. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the submission guidelines \u2013 online, hard copy, or both, and submit your grant application well in advance of the posted deadline in case there are last minute issues with receipt.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wait for a decision.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be patient. Grantors are often inundated with applications and the review process of all submissions can take time. However, you should at least follow up with the grantor to ensure your application was received and is being processed. You could also use this time to search for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other funding options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in case your application is not successful.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59dd5de question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59dd5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Texas state small business grants<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61af706 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61af706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in Texas and you\u2019re looking for grant funding, you\u2019re in a good place. The Lone Star State has many small business grants available.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Texas Workforce Commission&#8217;s (TWC) Skills for Small Business grant program<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twc.texas.gov\/programs\/skills-small-business-program-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TWC\u2019s Skills for Small Business grant program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides funding to help small businesses invest in training full-time employees. Employees can enroll in training offered by their local community colleges, technical colleges or the Texas Engineering Extension Service. Businesses may receive up to $1,800 per year for each new employee and $900 for every existing employee. Your business must have fewer than 100 employees to be eligible for this grant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Young Farmer grants<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Young Farmers Coalition offers the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfarmers.org\/youngfarmergrants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Farmer Grant Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The program offers 75 grants, each worth $5,000, plus membership to the National Young Farmers Coalition. Recipients can use funds to cover the costs of starting, running and growing farm operations, with no additional limitations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>MORE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Discover other grants for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/business-grants-for-farmers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">farmers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Texas Enterprise Fund<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/business\/page\/texas-enterprise-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Texas Enterprise Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awards \u2018deal-closing\u2019 grants to support companies planning a new project, including a facility opening or expansion, (single site), that will create new jobs and bring significant capital investment to Texas. Your Texas-based business site must be competing with out-of-state entities in the project. Awards are calculated on the average wage of new employees and will vary on a case-by-case basis. Your project must create a minimum of 75 part-time or 25 full-time new jobs to qualify.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Texas Job Creators grant<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foundersfirstcdc.org\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas Job Creators grant program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is open to Texas-based small businesses with a founder who belongs to one of the following categories: Latinx, Black, Asian, LGBTQ+, military veteran, women or located in a low-to-moderate income area. A total funding pot of $50,000 will be shared by 10 businesses in 2024. The application window opens in August and the winners are announced in September.<\/span><\/p><p><b>MORE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Search other grants for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/business-grants-for-veterans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterans,<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/business-grants-for-black-women\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/business-grants-for-minorities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minorities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Center for Women Entrepreneurs StartHER grant<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re seeking grant money and your business is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are US citizens or US permanent residents, the Texas Woman\u2019s University <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twu.edu\/center-women-entrepreneurs\/starther\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center for Women Entrepreneurs StartHER grant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be your ideal solution. 25 grants of $5,000 each will be awarded in 2024. Use the funds <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a wide range of purposes, including purchasing equipment, inventory or raw goods, or running your marketing and social media campaigns. Note that your business must have no more than five full-time employees (2 x part-timers count as one full-timer) to be eligible for this grant.<\/span><\/p><p><b>MORE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Other business grants for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/business-grants-for-women\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> business owners.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Veteran Woman grant<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another annual grant program offered by Texas Woman\u2019s University, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twu.edu\/center-women-entrepreneurs\/veteran-woman-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veteran Woman Entrepreneur grant program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is open to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">female veterans in Texas who are starting or currently own an existing business. Five grants of $5,000 are awarded every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Texas State Trade Expansion Program<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture in partnership with the US Small Business Administration, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/texasagriculture.gov\/Grants-Services\/Grants-and-Services\/State-Trade-Expansion-Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas State Trade Expansion Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (STEP) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aims to increase the number of small Texas-based exporters, and to increase the value of exports for small businesses that are currently exporting. To qualify, your business must be for-profit, located in the US and registered as a US entity with at least 51% of your exported goods being of US origin. Grant awards of up to $10,000, (with your business providing at least $2,500 in matching funds), are available to support and grow your organization\u2019s export capabilities.\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b>MORE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> See other grants for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/business-grants-for-farmers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">farmers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74685ac question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74685ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Texas city-specific business grants\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c925db9 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c925db9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, where you\u2019re based can make a big difference. These grants are available for businesses located in specific Texas cities:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Open for Business grant program in Houston<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided by Wells Fargo Bank in partnership with the Houston Equity Fund, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/houstonequityfund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open for Business Grant Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides funding to diverse-owned small businesses with 100 or fewer employees and who are located in vulnerable communities in Houston. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $100,000 and can be used for the purchase of property, equipment and other key assets.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Verizon small business digital ready community grant<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verizon are offering $10,000 grants to Houston-based businesses who sign up for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aapistrong.com\/vsbdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (free to join), and complete two small business learning modules in their virtual classroom. Learning modules include expert business mentoring, coaching, peer-to-peer networking, online courses and more.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Amegy Bank small business boost program<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its launch in 2020, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontexans.com\/community\/small-business-boost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amegy Bank Small Business Boost Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in partnership with the Houston Texans football franchise, has provided $85,000 in grant funding to 21 small businesses. The program continues in 2024, with grant awards of $5,000 plus access to event opportunities and promotional support on offer for eligible small businesses. To apply, your organization must be a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n independently owned, for-profit company, operating primarily in the Greater Houston Area and with annual total revenues of less than $20 Million.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Dayton Community Development Corporation grant programs<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses that meet the minimum criteria may be eligible for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofdaytontx.com\/business\/incentives-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incentives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the City of Dayton or the Dayton Community Development Corporation. Available incentives include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real property tax abatements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal property tax abatements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash grants<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales tax rebates<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expedited permitting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced permitting fees<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses that do not qualify for the incentives above may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofdaytontx.com\/business\/incentives-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply for funding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via these other programs:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Dayton Downtown Improvement Program<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program supports new development, business expansion, and renovation of existing buildings\/businesses in the Dayton Downtown area. Eligible grant activities include facade improvements and\/or interior renovations, signage improvements, parking lot improvements, and landscaping projects. Grants are provided on a 50-50 matching basis up to a maximum of $25,000.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Dayton Small Business Grant Program<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The grant has similar goals and qualifying criteria to the program shown above. Grant awards are provided on a 50-50 matching basis and cannot exceed $7,500 for exterior revitalization projects and $7,500 for interior projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Dayton Mural Grant Program<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A grant program that promotes the installation of murals in the Downtown area. Grants are provided for up to 100% of the cost of the mural, including materials and labor, up to $5,000 per mural.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Dayton Driveway &amp; Cross Connection Improvement Grant Program<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program aims to improve traffic flow and road safety along major roadways in Dayton. Grants are available for driveway improvements, driveway closures, driveway size reduction, and cross connection improvements, with funding dependent on project type.<\/span><\/p><p><b>MORE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sectors\/construction-loans-and-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financing options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to renovate or expand your business property.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>San Antonio Economic Development Department (EDD) grants<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/EDD\/Programs-Grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Antonio EDD grants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are provided to help city businesses with exterior improvements, noise mitigations, improved outdoor amenities, increased staffing and expanding into new markets. Awards of $2,000 to $50,000 are on offer, depending on the program you apply for. See the EDD website for full program details and qualifying criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>The Alamo Small Business Grant Program<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alamoedc.org\/the-alamo-small-business-grant-program-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-consider-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alamo Small Business Grant Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to support small organizations located in the city of Alamo. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to help pay for improvements to commercial properties. Projects may include signage improvements, building repairs and renovations and equipment purchases. To qualify, your business must be based in Alamo and have been trading in the city for at least 24 consecutive months. Tenant applicants must also have a lease that is yearly and not month to month.<\/span><\/p><p><b>MORE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Discover other ways to get the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your business needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bdb97b question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bdb97b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">National grant programs available to Texas small businesses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f2b624 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f2b624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t find the type of grant you need locally, these national grant programs also provide support for Texas business owners:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Grants.gov<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grants.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a one-stop shop for businesses and individuals seeking federal grants and the federal agencies that manage the grant funds. Inside the store you\u2019ll find twenty-six federal grant-making agencies and more than 900 grant programs that award more than $400 billion in grants per year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>America&#8217;s seed fund<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a tech business or a scientific and engineering venture needing funds, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seedfund.nsf.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">America\u2019s Seed Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be your solution. This grant program focuses on technology and scientific products and services that promise high commercial and societal impact. The program awards $200+ million in research and development (R&amp;D) funding to about 400 startups across the United States every year. America\u2019s Seed Fund is a program within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Science Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and housed within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.nsf.gov\/tip\/about-tip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Amber Grant for women<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ambergrantsforwomen.com\/all-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WomensNet Amber Grants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awards multiple grants per year to women wishing to start or grow their own business. $10,000 is offered monthly in three separate categories (total of $30,000 per month available). Participants who win a monthly prize also automatically qualify for the draw for an annual $25,000 award \u2013 with three prizes available, one for each award category.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for any of these grants by completing an online application and paying a $15 entrance fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) grant<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Californians who work for themselves may be eligible for a National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nase.org\/become-a-member\/member-benefits\/business-resources\/growth-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business growth grant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of up to $4,000. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2006, nearly $1 million has been awarded through the program, with grants used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. Note that you must be a member of NASE to apply for a grant. (Membership fees may be applicable).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28dceac question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28dceac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the alternatives to grants?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49437c9 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49437c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may provide an alternative source of funding for your business or new venture. Don&#8217;t miss out on <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/locations\/texas\/\">Small business loans in Texas. <\/a><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online lenders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will typically be the best option for this type of financing, but you may pay higher interest rates and fees than you would with traditional banks. Credit checks are standard with most commercial financing, but depending on the type of loan you choose, you may not need to provide collateral:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Term loans<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/term-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Term loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the most common type of commercial loan. You receive a single, lump-sum cash injection and then pay it back in regular installments over a fixed period of up to 25 years. Collateral may be required. Also consider <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/locations\/texas\/\">Small business loans in Texas.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p><h3><b>Business line of credit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/business-line-of-credit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business line of credit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a business loan that functions like a high-value credit card. Borrowers can withdraw as much as they want when they want from a loan facility up to the limit of their borrowing. You only pay interest on the sums you withdraw, not the whole credit line. This can significantly reduce your borrowing costs. Collateral may be required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Invoice financing<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/invoice-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">account receivables financing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Borrow against the value of your unpaid invoices. The lender will usually provide up to 95% of the invoice value within a few days or even hours of the bill being raised.\u00a0 Your invoices act as security for the loan, no added collateral required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Equipment financing<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use the asset you\u2019re financing as security \u2013 no added collateral is required. You use the equipment as you pay for it and the lender maintains a lien on the machinery. Once you pay the loan back, the lender releases the lien, and you own the equipment outright.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Merchant cash advance<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/merchant-cash-advance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merchant cash advances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are designed for businesses that accept customer payments by credit and debit card. You borrow against the value of your card sales. As your card sales increase, your borrowing limit goes up. Pay the loan back with a fixed percentage of your card sales on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Your sales act as security for the loan, no added collateral is required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Revenue-based financing<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/revenue-based-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue-based financing functions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like a merchant cash advance but with higher borrowing limits. Based on the size and regularity of their total revenues, (not just their credit card sales), businesses may receive a lump sum and pay it back over a short-term schedule, typically by small deductions from their daily sales. This type of loan can usually be secured quickly as qualification rules are less intensive and credit scores are not so critical. No added collateral is required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b> SBA microloans\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit and community-based lenders can provide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA Microloans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to business owners who may struggle to secure standard business financing. Available up to $50,000, SBA microloans also come with more relaxed qualifying rules and can usually be secured with FICO scores as low as 500, or even with no credit score at all. Be aware that these type of business loans often require a personal guarantee that makes you personally responsible for the debt.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4436f4a question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4436f4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get started with Swoop's business funding platform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b15f28 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b15f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with business finance experts can make all the difference when applying for grant funding. Contact Swoop to discuss your borrowing needs, get help with your application and compare top quality small business grants and business loans from a choice of providers. Give your business the chance it deserves. 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