Grants & Tax Incentives

Grants.gov
Grants.gov was developed as part of the President’s Management Agenda and related E-Government Strategy, which charged Federal grant-making agencies with developing a single electronic system to find and apply for Federal grant opportunities.  Grants.gov simplifies the grants management process and creates a centralized, online process to find, and apply for,over 900 grant programs from the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Information Center
ARRA will affect 2009 tax returns due April 15, 2010.

NIST MEP Guide to Growth Financing
Because every growth strategy decision is also an investment decision this guide was developed to assist small and medium manufacturers with decision planning to take themselves to the next level of growth—whether it’s by the development of new products, markets, or sales. As a result, many companies may discover in the implementation phase of their growth plans that they are unable to proceed further due to adequate internal funds or failure in securing outside financing. The Quick Reference Guide to Growth Financing, fourth Edition summarizes government loan and grant programs, tax programs, debt and investment options, and other related financing options.

Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)
The Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) is a competitive matching grants program that builds public/private partnerships by providing federal assistance to non-profit export multipliers such as states, trade associations, chambers of commerce, world trade centers and other non-profit industry groups that are particularly effective in reaching small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).

Procurement Assistance

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
Dedicated to assisting businesses seeking to compete successfully in federal, state and local government contracting. This website shares information about the PTACs and connects interested businesses with Centers that can provide the help you need.

Tax Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments

Database for State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)
Run by the North Carolina State University NC Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is a user-friendly source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.  It has a searchable database of state and federal programs that can be organized by state, industry sector, or incentive type.

Trade Associations by Industry

Trade Associations by Industry
A listing of trade associations by industry sector.

Regional Associations

Buzgate.org
Buzgate.org is an award-winning public service initiative created to facilitate awareness, access and use of free small business help offered by America's government and nonprofit small business assistance agencies on a local, regional and national scale.

Marketing Source.com
Concept Marketing Group helps to position you for success. Specializing in creating laser-focused, wholly managed strategic marketing campaigns with your specific goals in mind.

Chambers of Commerce in Your State

ChamberSearch.com
Local Chambers can help you with tourism questions, relocation resources, business relocation or startup opportunities, public affairs, & community based interests.