Closes in 12 daysTucson (Rio Nuevo District), AZ

Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants

From Groundswell Capital (CDFI) with Rio Nuevo and Tucson IDA

Amount: Up to $25,000$5,000 to $25,000
Deadline: Closes Oct 30, 202612 days left
Where: Tucson (Rio Nuevo District), AZ
Match needed: No
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to groundswellcapital.org.

Start-ups (launched in the last two years) and existing micro-businesses in the Rio Nuevo District (or mobile businesses earning 75%+ of revenue there) with gross revenue under $300,000. Closes Oct 30, 2026. 12 days left

Who can apply

Start-ups (launched in the last two years) and existing micro-businesses in the Rio Nuevo District (or mobile businesses earning 75%+ of revenue there) with gross revenue under $300,000

Any industry

Can a small business win this?

Committee-selected, with an emphasis on underrepresented owners and businesses that struggle to raise capital elsewhere.

Before you apply

Use the city tax-code lookup to confirm "PAD - RIO NUEVO DISTRICT". budget template is on the page.

Checked on groundswellcapital.org, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants?

Up to $25,000. The full line is: $5,000 to $25,000. Highest figure stored: $25,000.

When can I apply for Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants?

The deadline on file is 2026-10-30. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants?

Start-ups (launched in the last two years) and existing micro-businesses in the Rio Nuevo District (or mobile businesses earning 75%+ of revenue there) with gross revenue under $300,000.

Does Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.groundswellcapital.org/rionuevo. The official page wins if we disagree.