Grant · ArizonaClosing soon · Closes Nov 2
Arizona Commerce Authority with the SBA
Small grant to help tech driven businesses prepare federal SBIR and STTR research funding applications.
- Amount
- Up to $3,000 each, six awards per round
- Who qualifies
- Arizona for profit businesses with 500 or fewer employees that meet SBIR eligibility rules
Free advising · MesaOpen · Through Apr 1, 2027
City of Mesa Office of Economic Development
Free one on one expert consulting to help established Mesa businesses grow. Open until April 1, 2027 or until funds run out.
- Amount
- Free consulting and training, up to $20,000 lifetime benefit per business
- Who qualifies
- Mesa based for profit businesses (home based included) with 12+ months in business, fewer than 25 full time employees and a Mesa business license
Loan guarantee · ChandlerOngoing
Chandler Industrial Development Authority
The city backs part of your loan collateral so it's easier to get approved by a bank.
- Amount
- Extra collateral up to $50,000 or 20% of the loan, whichever is less
- Who qualifies
- Chandler businesses getting a loan that will create at least one Chandler job within two years
Loan guarantee · ArizonaOngoing
Arizona Commerce Authority
State backed program that makes private lenders more willing to loan to small businesses. It's not a grant; you still apply through a lender.
- Amount
- Set by the participating lender
- Who qualifies
- Arizona small businesses and eligible nonprofits with 750 or fewer employees
Loan · NationwideOngoing
U.S. Small Business Administration
Small loans made through nonprofit community lenders to start up or expand.
- Amount
- Up to $50,000 (average about $13,000)
- Who qualifies
- For profit U.S. small businesses that meet SBA size rules
Loan · NationwideOngoing
U.S. Small Business Administration
The SBA's main loan program, made through banks with a federal guarantee.
- Amount
- Up to $5 million
- Who qualifies
- Creditworthy for profit small businesses that can't get reasonable credit elsewhere
Loan · ArizonaOngoing
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC Prestamos)
Community lender built for owners banks often turn away, with technical help included.
- Amount
- Micro loans $5,000 to $50,000; small business loans $50,000 to $500,000; SBA Community Advantage $100,000 to $350,000
- Who qualifies
- Owners in low income communities, including those short on collateral, credit history or cash flow
Loan · Arizona and 44 other statesOngoing
Accion Opportunity Fund
Mission driven nonprofit lender with online applications and free business coaching.
- Amount
- Varies by loan product
- Who qualifies
- Arizona based small businesses that meet the lender's credit and revenue requirements
Tax credit · ArizonaOngoing
Arizona Commerce Authority
Gives your investors a state tax credit for backing your business, which makes raising money easier.
- Amount
- State authorizes $2.5 million in credits each fiscal year
- Who qualifies
- Qualified Arizona small businesses raising money from qualified investors
Training money · ArizonaOngoing
ARIZONA@WORK
Helps pay to train your current team on the skills they need to stay employed and productive.
- Amount
- Varies by local workforce board
- Who qualifies
- Employers training existing staff, run with the local workforce development board
Free advising · Maricopa CountyOngoing
Maricopa Small Business Development Center
Free lending advisors help you structure a loan request and find the right lender before you apply.
- Amount
- Free
- Who qualifies
- New and existing Maricopa County businesses
Free advising · ScottsdaleOngoing
City of Scottsdale Economic Development
City staff visit your business for an hour and connect you with financial resources and state incentive programs.
- Amount
- Free
- Who qualifies
- Scottsdale employers and companies
Free advising · Greater PhoenixOpen · Oct 21
SCORE Greater Phoenix
Free webinar comparing loans, equity, crowdfunding and other ways to fund a business. SCORE also offers free one on one mentoring.
- Amount
- Free
- Who qualifies
- Any small business owner or entrepreneur
These closed recently. Most run every year, so get your paperwork ready now.
Grant · ArizonaClosed · Fall round closed Sept 28
Arizona Commerce Authority
Big non dilutive award for early stage startups that hit program milestones.
- Amount
- $100,000 non dilutive
- Who qualifies
- Startups under 3 years old with paying customers and $5K to $50K in monthly recurring revenue
Grant · ArizonaClosed · Closed Oct 11
State Forty Eight Foundation
Annual grant for Arizona entrepreneurs, tied to the foundation's speaker series.
- Amount
- Not stated on the announcement
- Who qualifies
- Arizona for profit businesses with $1 million or less in revenue and 6+ months of sales; must attend the Entrepreneur Speaker Series
Grant · TempeClosed · All funds awarded
City of Tempe
Stipends for rent, supplies and tools for small Tempe manufacturers. Fully awarded for now.
- Amount
- Up to $25,000 per business
- Who qualifies
- Tempe based BIPOC owned makers of physical products with under $500,000 in sales
Every listing links to the provider's own page. Amounts, rules and deadlines change, so always confirm before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email john@thescottsdalescoop.com.
