The Compass Grant helps Delaware small businesses navigate international business development through grant funding to support marketing and sales activity around the world. Compass Grant funds may be used to reimburse up to 50 percent of all pre-approved, eligible, international marketing expenses, up to a maximum of $10,000 per fiscal year, per company.
COVID-19 Loans & Grants
As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. We are compiling relevant tips and resources and information on new funding opportunities and policy developments that we are sharing on our website and through online presentations. We will be posting daily updates to this page with useful information about the ways small businesses can prepare for the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community.
Export Delaware
Compass Grant
Area served: Delaware Audience: Small Business Owners
Maryland Department of Commerce
ExportMD Program
Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. Applications due first of each month.
Area served: Maryland Audience: Small Business Owners
SBMX
The Rebuild Bond Program
Through the D.C. Rebuild Bond Program, eligible small businesses can apply to issue Small Business Bonds to their community with no origination fees. A Small Business Bond is like a loan, but instead of paying monthly principal and interest to a bank, it's paid to your community of investors.
Area served: District of Columbia Audience: Small Business Owners
CEDS
CEDS Finance
Whether entrepreneurs are looking for financing to Spark a new business idea, Elevate their business potential, Catalyze innovation, or Amplify their impact in the community, CEDS Finance has a variety of small business financing products to help small businesses thrive in today’s economy. Check out the newest products available to your small Colorado business.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
State of Delaware
Site Readiness Fund
The Delaware Site Readiness Fund promotes economic growth and stability by investing in the development or improvement of commercial and industrial sites to attract job-creating businesses. The Fund provides grants, loans or other economic assistance to qualified businesses or local governments that invest in constructing, renovating or improving infrastructure for sites that will attract new businesses or expand existing businesses within the State.
Area served: Delaware Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits