Government Opportunities: Grants, Programs and Incentives
Find government programs and opportunities to help your business thrive.
HUBs by the numbers
21
of all U.S. businesses are minority-owned*
22
of all U.S. businesses are owned by women*
5.2
of all U.S. businesses are owned by veterans*
* U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Annual Business Survey, covering year 2021
Take Me to the Resources!
Federal Government Grants
The Grants.gov program office helps grant seekers find and apply for federal funding opportunities. The site houses information on more than 1,000 grant programs and vets grant applications for federal grant-making agencies—some specific to HUBs.
Please note: None of the links or hyperlinks from this title card are hosted by TriNet. The inclusion of hyperlinks does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by TriNet of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. TriNet does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. The material and information provided are provided by TriNet for informational and review purposes only.
R&D Tax Credit Calculator
The U.S. government created the R&D tax credit in 1981 to incentivize American-based companies to create innovative technology, instead of losing intellectual property to other nations. Simply put, the R&D tax credit puts money back in your company’s pocket to fuel innovation and growth. We have a calculator to help you estimate the R&D tax credit you may be eligible for, so please click below to learn more, schedule a meeting with us or dive deeper into FAQs!
State Grants, Programs and Incentives
We’ve generated a list of links that may help you connect with state-run programs targeted toward helping businesses grow. Whether that means grant opportunities, accelerator programs, mentorship programs, etc.—this list will be your first stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HUB?
What information can I access on this page?
We’ve put together a few links to helpful resources.
One is a link to a federal site that shares information about grants.
https://www.grants.gov
Another is a link to our R&D Tax Credit Calculator.
https://clarusrd.com/trinet
Finally, we’ve compiled two lists of links that might be helpful.
https://www.trinet.com/esg-hub-state-grants-programs-and-incentives
One is a list of links to find state-developed or managed sites that give SMBs information about programs, offerings and incentives in their state. We tried to lean towards the state pages that offer information about state grants. Not all of these sites have the same information. Some are specific to businesses that represent the historically underrepresented while others have a broader focus.
The second column of links are to state-monitored sites that relate to becoming certified as a “minority owned business” or “woman owned business.”
Please note that our inclusion of any third-party hyperlinks does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by TriNet of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. TriNet does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. We are presenting the material and information provided for informational and review purposes only. You may take further action if you so choose, however, you should understand that TriNet has no responsibility or obligation if you do.
One is a link to a federal site that shares information about grants.
https://www.grants.gov
Another is a link to our R&D Tax Credit Calculator.
https://clarusrd.com/trinet
Finally, we’ve compiled two lists of links that might be helpful.
https://www.trinet.com/esg-hub-state-grants-programs-and-incentives
One is a list of links to find state-developed or managed sites that give SMBs information about programs, offerings and incentives in their state. We tried to lean towards the state pages that offer information about state grants. Not all of these sites have the same information. Some are specific to businesses that represent the historically underrepresented while others have a broader focus.
The second column of links are to state-monitored sites that relate to becoming certified as a “minority owned business” or “woman owned business.”
Please note that our inclusion of any third-party hyperlinks does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by TriNet of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. TriNet does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. We are presenting the material and information provided for informational and review purposes only. You may take further action if you so choose, however, you should understand that TriNet has no responsibility or obligation if you do.
Why is this information important to my business?
Our goal is to raise awareness of existing opportunities with the government. It is our hope that this information will be helpful to your HUB or individuals you know who operate a HUB.
TriNet recognizes how hard it is to build any business. We understand that everyday challenges to push your business forward can be compounded within the HUB SMB community. From overcoming barriers to accessing capital and funding to being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, you have your hands full. TriNet created this page to support our HUB community. Through this page, you will have access to government programming intended to support growing businesses.
TriNet recognizes how hard it is to build any business. We understand that everyday challenges to push your business forward can be compounded within the HUB SMB community. From overcoming barriers to accessing capital and funding to being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, you have your hands full. TriNet created this page to support our HUB community. Through this page, you will have access to government programming intended to support growing businesses.
What are the benefits of exploring these sites?
We hope these links will provide:
- Access to government grants and contracts
- Increased business partnership opportunities
- Training workshops, management and technical guidance
- Networking opportunities
- Access to government grants and contracts
- Increased business partnership opportunities
- Training workshops, management and technical guidance
- Networking opportunities
What does it mean to be certified as a minority business enterprise or women-owned business? Why is it important?
Many states and cities have minority-owned business programs, often referred to as minority business enterprises (MBEs) programs. There are similar programs devoted to women-owned businesses (WBEs).
Certification can significantly help your business gain access to certain government benefits. Please check the links provided for more information and to determine whether certification is right for your business.
Certification can significantly help your business gain access to certain government benefits. Please check the links provided for more information and to determine whether certification is right for your business.
What is the process to become certified in my state as either a minority business enterprise or a women-owned business?
The process varies by state. Please refer to the table of links below for resources in your state.
What is a grant?
A grant is an award, usually financial, given by one entity—a company, foundation or government—to an individual or a company to facilitate a goal or incentivize performance. Please review the terms and conditions of any grant opportunity you pursue.
Who qualifies for state-grant programming?
It really depends. You need to read through the requirements and any associated terms and conditions. We tried to source links to grants that tie directly to what a HUB might want to know more about. Our goal here is to raise awareness regarding these grants.
What do I need to do to take advantage of or apply for the grants in my state?
Start by going to the links we’ve put together and reading the requirements. That is the first step. If you have questions, please connect with the state-identified organization or contact. TriNet has no additional information as the content on each of these state-run sites can be changed without notice to us. Moreover, TriNet is not directly involved in any of the development or execution of the programs listed in these links. However, we know these links are not very widely known—so we are helping in that respect!
Do I have to pay the grant back?
Generally, grants, unlike a loan, do not have to be paid back, but they often come with restrictions on how the money can be spent. Please check grant details to learn more about disclaimers and specifics. If you have additional questions, please use the contact information on the government site we’ve linked you to regarding grants.
Are there other available resources in my state beyond what’s listed here? If so, how would I find them?
There might be. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to some of the contacts on the webpages we have provided.
Can TriNet help me apply for a grant or a state certification in my state?
At this time, we are unable to help our clients or any SMB within our ecosystem apply for any grant or any state certification.
