Last Updated: March 22, 2024
There were 33.3 million small businesses in the United States in 2023, employing 46.4% of the private workforce.
Are you a small business owner, a sole proprietor or running a nonprofit organization? The government has numerous resources that can help take your organization to the next level. We are here to help make accessing these resources easier for you by providing links to various government agencies. From financing options to government contracts, protecting intellectual properties to general guidance, we have got you covered. Take the first step towards success by clicking on the appropriate link below and start your journey today. Don’t let hesitation hold you back from achieving your goals. We believe in you and know that with the right resources, you can take your organization to new heights.
“Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.”
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/
“Benefits.gov allows you to compare your eligibility for over 1,000 state and federal benefit programs. Learn more about how to use the Benefit Finder to connect you to the government benefits you need.”
https://www.benefits.gov/
“Economically empower America’s underserved and distressed communities.”
Find a CDFI in your community.
https://www.cdfifund.gov/
“Provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance.”
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
“You may have questions about your role as an employer. This site provides answers to common questions about workers and business, [including compliance assistance resources].”
https://www.employer.gov/
“GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.”
https://www.govinfo.gov/about
“An online resource to help you find government loans you may be eligible for. It is not an application for benefits and will not send you free money.”
https://www.govloans.gov/
“The official government website to create, search, and apply for federal grants and funding opportunities.”
“GSA’s Real Property auction website allows the public to bid on property 24 hours a day/365 days a year.”
https://realestatesales.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions/
“Explore information and resources to help small employers, sole proprietors, and full- or part-time employees of small businesses make decisions about health insurance coverage.”
https://www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/other-coverage/
“The IRS mission is to provide America’s taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and to enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.”
https://www.irs.gov/
“The mission of the Law Library of Congress is to provide authoritative legal research, reference and instruction services, and access to an unrivaled collection of U.S., foreign, comparative, and international law. To accomplish this mission, the Law Library has assembled a staff of experienced foreign and U.S. trained legal specialists and law librarians, and has amassed the world’s largest collection of law books and other legal resources from all countries, now comprising more than 2.9 million items.”
https://www.loc.gov/law/find/
“The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises (MBEs).”
https://www.mbda.gov/
“Investors create Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF), which have the flexibility to invest in equipment, buildings, property, and businesses.”
https://opportunityzones.hud.gov/entrepreneurs
“The official U.S. Government System for: contract opportunities, contract data, wage determination and more.”
https://sam.gov/
“The SBIR and STTR programs fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
We foster and encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by all people, including women, people of color, people with disabilities, and entrepreneurs located in all 50 states and U.S. territories.”
https://www.sbir.gov/
“The Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build and grow businesses.”
https://www.sba.gov
“Small Business Transportation Resource Center serves small, disadvantaged transportation businesses.”
“The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.”
https://www.uspto.gov/
“The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all.”
https://copyright.gov/
“To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.”
https://www.dol.gov/
“We provide centralized procurement for the federal government, offering billions of dollars worth of products, services, and facilities that federal agencies need to serve the public.”
https://www.gsa.gov/
“USA.gov helps you locate and understand government benefits, programs, and information.”
https://www.usa.gov/
“Worker.gov is a one-stop resource center to help workers understand their rights and access resources at the Department of Labor. Learn how Worker.gov can help you.”
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“Faith-based and community organizations play a vital role in our nation’s social service network, yet these nonprofit groups are often unaware of the many resources available to them. This guide provides valuable and practical information, including how to apply for federal funding and how to increase organizational capacity and efficiency.”
https://www.fns.usda.gov/get-involved/practical-resources-guide-nonprofit-organizations