Small Business Resource Directory
Small Business Resources
The City of Austin Small Business Division offers a comprehensive directory of small business resources offered by local, state, and federal governments and non-profit agencies. Our goal for the City of Austin Small Business Resources Directory is to increase awareness and use of the programs that provide aid in the development of your business.
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| Disaster Assistance.gov | Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). |
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| Austin Fast Start Pitch Competition | Industry specific small business pitch competitions. |
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| Travis County | Information for small business owners on starting a DBA (Assumed Name), Historically Underutilized Businesses(HUB), and doing business with the county. |
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| James Beard Foundation | James Beard Foundation, a non-profit advocate for the food industry, is fundraising for food and beverage businesses right now and has a sign-up to be notified when the application is live. |
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| Just | Just invests in low-income female entrepreneurs to create more resilient communities in America. |
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| Lending Tree Small Business Grant | Lending Tree offers a $50,000 grant to help small businesses that are having trouble scaling. One award per year. |
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| Veteran Business Loan Initiative - City of Austin | Low-interest business loans for Veterans. |
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| Business and Nonprofits Database - City of Austin | Marketing tools, company and investment information, business plans, directories, interactive maps and metrics. |
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| Mid-America Arts Alliance - Grants | Mid-America Arts Alliance strengthens and supports artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout our region and beyond. MAAA funds artists and programs in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. |
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| MINDPOP | MINDPOP's mission is to expand creative learning in classrooms, schools and communities. |