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.
Connecticut Small Boost Fund Loan Amount: $5,000 to $500,000 (depending on eligibility and need) Program Type: Flexible funding for capital expenditures and working capital Purpose: Provides small…
Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund Overview: State-level program announced July 25, 2022, aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits with access to flexible working capital. Geographic…
Connecticut Small Business Support Grant Award Amount: Up to $30,000 Status: Currently closed. As of June 2023, applications are no longer being accepted as the program has reached maximum capacity.…
Connecticut Small Business Support Program Overview: State program announced October 24, 2022, to help businesses access resources to start and grow. Geographic Scope: Connecticut Target Audience: -…
Contract Financing Loan Fund Funder: BOC Capital Corp (Brooklyn, NY) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Primarily New York City; partnership with NYC Department of Small Business Services for enhanced…
Cook County Catalyst Grant Funder: Cook County Geographic Scope: Cook County, Illinois Program Description: A grant program available to small businesses in Cook County. Limited details available…
Core City: Cleveland Impact Program Description: A 12-week business assistance program designed to drive economic impact in the city of Cleveland by helping individuals overcome obstacles to…
CORI Innovation Fund Status: Active investment fund Overview: The CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) is a qualified opportunity zone fund established to invest in growth businesses across rural America. The…
Used to clean up and monitor leaks and spills from petroleum storage tanks in the state. Available when owners/operators are unable to fund cleanup or for deceased owners at facilities no longer in…
Cory and Diane Pulfrey Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Cory and Diane Pulfrey Family Scholarship at Montana State…
Cottage Industry Scholarship Funder: Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) Program Status: Listed on website navigation but limited details available Geographic Scope: Hawaii Focus Areas: Likely…
COVID-19 CDFI Grant Program Status: Past initiative (2020) Funder: Morgan Stanley Overview: Provided crucial flexible funds to smaller CDFIs in OFN's membership to help them withstand the COVID-19…
COVID-19 Recovery Fund Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Purpose: Provide recovery grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular focus on African American-owned…
COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Overview: COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government…
COVID-19 Relief Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Geographic Scope: Maricopa County and City of Phoenix partnership areas Eligibility: Small businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted…
COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant Program Funder: Morgan Hill Community Foundation in partnership with Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Geographic Scope: Greater Morgan Hill area, California Status:…
COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan Organization: Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC) in partnership with Charleston LDC Program Type: Low-interest loans (not a traditional grant)…
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund Status: Launched in response to COVID-19 crisis (March 2020) Geographic Scope: Southwest, Southeast, and Northwest Atlanta, Georgia Focus Areas: - Support for…
Craig and Ellen Langel Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Craig and Ellen Langel Family Scholarship at Montana State…
Crawford Wildlife Habitat Business & Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Crawford Wildlife…