Small Business Grants

Last updated September 19, 2026

There are currently 1,023 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Express Program - Jump-Start ESOL Training	Commonwealth Corporation Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $15K
Foundation	City of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)	Somercor 504 Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Working WA 3 Grant	Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Careers in Technology Tuition Reimbursement Program	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	50-90% of training costs
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Micro-Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	$2K – $35K
Foundation	NJCC: Garden State Relief Fund	Community Loan Fund of New Jersey Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Heart of Jtown Resiliency Fund	Japantown Community Benefit District Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Montgomery County Job Creation Fund	Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$10K – $500K
Foundation	Trade Show Assistance Grants	Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Grant	Berks Arts Council	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Zero Waste Grant Program	The Neighborhood Recycling Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Additional COVID-19 Relief Grants for Clark County Businesses	Columbia River Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Fourth Generation Grants	The Minneapolis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California STEP Grant	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Render Capital Early-Stage Investments Program	Access Ventures Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	CDBG Economic Development Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Business Bootcamp	Shenandoah Community Capital Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Entrepreneurship	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $75K
Foundation	Equity Fund	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Topeka and Shawnee County First Opportunity Fund (T/SC FOF)	Growth Organization of Topekashawnee Co	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	ACE Loan Program (Accelerating Community Excellence Loan Program)	Latino Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Finance Program	Northwest Minnesota Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP)	Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies

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About small business grants

Small business grants provide free funding you never have to repay — unlike loans. Federal agencies, state economic development offices, and private foundations offer grants for everything from startup costs to expansion, research, and hiring. Competition can be stiff, but the payoff is significant: non-dilutive capital with no interest or equity cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are small business grants really free money?

Yes. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid and unlike venture capital, they require no equity. However, most grants come with reporting requirements and must be used for the stated purpose. Some grants reimburse expenses rather than providing upfront cash.

What is the easiest small business grant to get?

Local and state-level grants tend to have less competition than federal programs. Look for community development grants from your city or county, state small business innovation programs, and foundation grants targeted at your specific industry or demographic. Micro-grants under $5,000 often have simpler applications.

Can startups apply for small business grants?

Absolutely. Many grants specifically target early-stage companies. The SBIR and STTR programs fund R&D startups, while foundations and state programs offer startup-specific grants. Some require an existing business entity, while others fund pre-revenue ventures.

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