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.
Community Grant Program Status: Temporarily suspended Geographic Scope: South Whidbey Island, Washington (Clinton to Greenbank, approximately 59 square miles) Program Description: For many years,…
Community Grants Overview: Strategic grants awarded to local agencies and programs addressing critical community needs in Newaygo County and affiliate counties (Lake, Mecosta, Osceola). Geographic…
Community Incubator Kitchen Project Geographic Scope: Faith in Place network (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin) Program Focus: - Food entrepreneurship support - Kitchen incubator space rental -…
Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF) Overview: A comprehensive small business development and equity-like capital expansion model launched in 2021 with a multi-million-dollar grant from PNC Bank. Key…
Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) Small Business Grant Status: Currently CLOSED Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties) Focus Areas: -…
Community Support Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City & County of Denver Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Community Support Mini Grants program, offered…
Competitive Edge Grant Funder: Georgetown Main Street (GMS), a DC Main Street program Status: Applications for 2026 are closed. Next round opens early 2027. Geographic Scope: Georgetown Main Street…
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: -…
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026 NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm…
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…