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Small Business and Loan Resource
Whether you’re a new business looking for start-up funding or an existing business looking for help with disaster recovery funding finding the right resources for your project is the first step. Explore loan opportunities for Idaho Businesses funded by Idaho Economic Development Districts committed to serving Idaho Small Businesses.
Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans
The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector.
America's Seed Fund Week 2025 - Virtual Road Tour
The U.S. Small Business Administration is thrilled to announce that America's Seed Fund Week 2025 will take place February 11-13, 2025 and serves as the official kick off for the 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour Program. This free online event connects entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America's Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
STEP is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is administered by Idaho Commerce. The goals of STEP are to increase the number of small businesses that export, increase the value of exports and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.
Boise Pitch Night - Trailhead
Applications are now open for our spring 2025 Boise Pitch Night!
This is a unique opportunity for early stage entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators to showcase their ideas, connect with the community, and compete for a fully sponsored, 1-year membership at Trailhead (valued at $1,560).
America's Seed Funding World Tour
This free online event connects entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America's Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Now Accepting Applications for the AFS 2025 Food Show!
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products to a diverse audience of retailers, distributors, and resource organizations—all with a complimentary booth provided by Idaho Preferred. The 2025 AFS Food Show will be held on March 26-27 in Salt Lake City, and we anticipate over 3,500 attendees this year.
Idaho Gem Grant
Idaho Gem Grants are focused on job creation and retention. Awards are limited to the hard implementation costs of economic development projects. Examples of eligible projects include water and sewer infrastructure for new a business, remediation of slum and blight conditions blocking business development, and matching funds for the creation of assets with a high certainty of aiding future economic development efforts. Up to $50,000 in funding available!
MoFi Funding Opportunities
Veterans, We’re Here to Help You Build Your Future!
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At MoFi, we’re here to help entrepreneurs and business owners like you overcome the hurdles that can stand in the way of starting, purchasing, or growing a business.
​Our business loan program provides the capital you need, along with free business consulting to ensure you build a sustainable, thriving future.
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​Contact MoFi today and take the next step toward securing the business capital you need.
Enhancing Local and Regional Meat Supply Chains
The NWRM RFBC team is offering grants between $3,000 and $50,000. The purpose of this competitive grant program is to expand the capacity of meat, seafood and poultry businesses that provide important services to small or mid-scale meat and/or poultry producers and brands. We will prioritize applicants that serve multiple small- or midscale meat and/or poultry producers, doing projects that enhance/expand the services they provide.
Connecting & Scaling Food Entrepreneurs Business Builder
The NWRM RFBC Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs team is offering grants between $20,000-$35,000 that are designed to expand the capacity of facilities that incubate and support multiple small, value-added food businesses by providing those businesses with access to commercial kitchen space, business development support, and other services, for example advanced food manufacturing services.
