Small Business Grants

Last updated July 22, 2026

There are currently 1,003 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0	Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Business Improvement Grant	Bryan Development Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Webinar Workshops	Caravanserai Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Downtown IMPACT Grant	Cedar Skyline Corp Dba Main St Waterl	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Competition	Cedar Skyline Corp Dba Main St Waterl	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund)	Charitable Foundation of The	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund	Charitable Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Loan Program	Charitable Foundation of The	Rolling	$100K – $1.2M
Foundation	James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award	Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	PGE Fleet Partners	Columbia-willamette Clean Cities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants	Community Foundation of Johnson County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	U Street Main Street Small Business Grants	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motor City Match	Detroit Economic Growth Corporation	Rolling	Up to $85K
Foundation	UPS Ignite Grant Program	Detroit Regional Chamber	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Streatery Winter Ready Grant	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HartBeat of Main Street Grant	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DGI First Friday Micro Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	DGI Facade Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	DGI Catalyst Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Johnson County Small Business Recovery Grant	Enterprise Center of Johnson County	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	PMMI U Skills Fund - For Your Current Workforce	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	International Trade Show Assistance Program	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Façade Improvement Grant	Rochester Downtown Alliance	Rolling	$2K – $12K
Foundation	Cook County Catalyst Grant	Pulaski Elston Business Association	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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