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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| YippityDoo Big Idea Grant | The Big Idea Grant uplifts women entrepreneurs who are eager to turn their dreams into thriving businesses. It provides financial resources, mentorship, and guidance, empowering women to achieve success. |
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| National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant | The National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant is for members of the National Association of Self-Employment (NASE). Members can apply for up to $4,000 through the NASE Growth Grants program. |
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| SAMHSA - Disaster Distress Helpline | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. |
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| Sundance Documentary Fund | The Sundance Documentary Fund assists non-profit films on the development of documentaries on social issues. |
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| Manufacturers' Energy Efficient Appliance Credit | The Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2010 modifies and extends the energy efficient appliance credit for certain dishwashers, clothes washers, and refrigerators manufactured after December 31, 2010. |
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| Texas Venture Labs | 512.471.5921 | The Texas Venture Lab provides an opportunity for startups to take their ventures to the next level with the unique benefit of leveraging UT Austin resources and talent. |
| Texas Music Office - Coronavirus Resources | The Texas Music Office staff, industry stakeholders, and community partners continue to work together to provide direct assistance and resource referrals to the Texas creative industries.
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| Texas Rural Cooperative Center | 956.665.7545 | The Texas Rural Cooperative Center exists to improve the economic conditions of rural Texas by assisting with the start-up, expansion, and operational improvement of rural businesses, especially cooperatives and mutually-owned businesses. |
| Texas Small Business Emergency Micro-grant Source | The Texas Small Business Emergency Micro-grant Source (TSBEMS) was developed to provide emergency funding assistance for Texas small business owners in order to help them continue to function when unexpected financial challenges threaten their daily operations. |
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| Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations | The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations is the statewide membership association reflecting and promoting Texas' growing nonprofit community in all its diversity. |