Money and programs you may qualify for, for students, parents, and business owners across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Tell us a little and we narrow it to you, then apply on the official source.
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Show returning & closedUp to $1,000
Business must be at least 51% women-owned, registered in the U.S., and have less than $1 million in gross revenue; focused on under-resourced women including women of color
Up to $4,000
NASE member meeting program requirements; grants support hiring, marketing, equipment, software and other business-growth needs
Legal, accounting and financial advisory assistance through approved providers
Designed for very small businesses and businesses owned/controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals applying for qualifying capital programs
Active through partner providers / verify availability
Up to $50,000
Fairfax County early-stage, high-growth startups; detailed Cohort 4 criteria and dates to be published
Cohort 4 planned for 2027
Microloans for startups and small businesses; current loan limits and terms should be confirmed with program operator
Designed for startups and small businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing; particularly useful for underserved entrepreneurs
Active expansion announced / intake to verify
Competitive R&D funding; amounts vary by agency/program
Small businesses meeting individual federal program requirements
Recurring / verify cycle
Direct loans, microloans, child-care financing, loan support and other programs
Eligibility varies by financing program
Active program family
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