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I am thinking about starting a business in Arizona

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Grants

The best source for federal grant programs is www.grants.gov -- you can sign up for automatic updates, and the site also includes useful information regarding the federal grants submission process.

Arizona Community Foundation, Current Grant Opportunities, COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits: Open Grant Opportunities: There are multiple funding opportunities currently available for small businesses and nonprofits experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19. (23)

The Arizona Commerce Authority manages several Arizona Programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, review and award process, and funding.

Research Grants for Small Businesses: If your small business is engaged in scientific research and development (R&D), you may qualify for federal grants under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. (24)

USDA Rural Development: Grants and Loans: USDA provides technical assistance and financial backing for rural businesses and cooperatives to create quality jobs in rural areas. (24)

Additional Information:
Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) - Economic Recovery Management Team (ERMT): Helps state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations, find, win and manage grants. Strives to be the premier resource of training and technical assistance for the Arizona grants community. (24)

Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Entrepreneur's Edge, Chapter 3: Financing your Business

NOTE: Most small businesses do not qualify for government grants. We encourage you to learn about grants and grant-related scams by clicking on the links below.

Grants.gov, Community Blog: 5 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Grant Fraud or Scams
Grants.gov, Grant Fraud and Scams: Grant-Related Scams
FTC Consumer Information: Government Grant Scams

Microloan programs provide small loans ranging from less than $500 up to $50,000. See Loans and Loan Programs page for more information.

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BUSINESS COUNSELORS

Some organizations, such as the Arizona Small Business Development Centers (AZSBDC) Network and SCORE offer small business entrepreneurs confidential business counseling services at no charge, local and online workshops, as well as, resources, templates and tools to assist entrepreneurs.

DISCLAIMER

The ACA Checklist Program is not intended to be comprehensive and should not be used as the sole reference when starting a business in Arizona. Regulations and other legal requirements change constantly and there may be some obligations for your specific business activity this Checklist Program does not cover. We strongly suggest you consult an attorney, accountant or other business consultant.

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Thank you for using the ACA Checklist Program. We hope you will take advantage of this statewide "go-to" resource for each phase of your business development. We wish you much success in your business endeavor.

Sincerely,
Arizona Commerce Authority - Small Business Services