The nonprofit lender DreamSpring maintains a running list of business grants and other opportunities that small businesses can tap into. A quick perusal of the current list indicates grants from $5,000 to $20,000. Learning opportunities and money-saving resources are also listed.
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Grants & Loans Can Jumpstart a Business
Explore federal, state, and local grants, loans, and guarantees that are available to qualified businesses to fund the growth of their companies. The nonprofit lender LiftFund is hosting a one-hour webinar to help small business owners and entrepreneurs determine which option is best for their business before spending time researching irrelevant programs. The event takes place online on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:30 am MDT.
Continue readingMicro-Grant Deadlines Coming Up
The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is accepting applications for up to $3,000 in capital from its Micro-Grant Fund. And the national organization, Local Initiatives Support Corporate (LISC), is accepting applications for up to $5,000 in funding from its FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab fund. The criteria for each program differ widely, but both represent small business grant programs that can give new business owners critical funding for their enterprises.
Continue readingLiftFund Helps Owners Find Business Grants
The nonprofit lender LiftFund wants business owners to “secure the bag,” and it’s holding a webinar to increase access to business capital through grant funding. The webinar aims to help business owners find and win business grants.
Continue readingTribal Grant and TEAM Fund Open Applications
The Regional Development Corporation has begun accepting applications for its Tribal Grant Program and its TEAM Fund. The Tribal Grant offers up to $5,000 to eligible businesses owned by an enrolled member of a Northern New Mexico tribe, while the TEAM Fund offers no-interest loans of up to $20,000 to Northern New Mexico manufacturing and technology companies.
Continue readingTake the Ski Lift to Funding
Activate NM at CNM Ingenuity is hosting its popular Ski Lift Pitch at Taos Ski Valley on February 2-3, 2026. Ten startup companies have been selected to pitch, but entrepreneurs can learn what venture capitalists look for in a fundable startup by attending the event. You don’t have to ski to participate, but why not have some fun while you learn and network?
Continue readingRegional Business Grants Target Locals
Individuals, businesses, and organizations in Santa Fe can apply for funding from the Go Local Go Different Fund, a community-focused regional grant opportunity that aims to support projects, events, and programs that strengthen Santa Fe’s local economy and businesses. Awards must be used for strategic or programmatic projects, event support, or sponsorships. Applications will be accepted up until midnight on February 5, 2026.
Continue readingFood Businesses Can Get Up to $100,000
Food businesses can get up to $100,000 in funding from the New Mexico Healthy Food Financing Fund. Applications will be accepted for Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards until the end of the day on November 19, 2025. Food retailers, producers, processors, distributors, and others in the food industry are encouraged to apply.
Continue readingBusiness Grants Exist and Money is Available
New business owners often ask if they can get a grant to fund their startup. Money is never free, but a few available business grants only require the time it takes to fill out an application.
Continue readingConferences Offer Business Resources, Loans, and Networking
Several June and July conferences aim to offer networking opportunities and equip participants with knowledge about business resources and available capital, including loans and grants. The nonprofit lender and business development organization WESST is offering a half-day Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference in collaboration with Arrowhead Center at NMSU on July 18. The Atomic 66 Convergence of Space, Art, Tech, and Culture takes place June 10 to 13, and the Women Veterans Conference is June 14, 2025.
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