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	DC Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Program	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Trade Show Participation Grant (ND)	North Dakota Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. - Micro-Loans	Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
State	Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority (MIDFA)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MIOSHA MIWISH Grants (Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health Grant Program)	Great Lakes Safety Training Center	Rolling	Varies
State	Cannabis Business Assistance Fund	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	One & All Program	Lansing Economic Area Partnership	Rolling	$3K
State	Enterprise Zone Tax Credit	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bertram EDC Business Improvement Grant	Bertram Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Colorado Energy Office - Diesel Equipment Replacement Grant Program	Clean Energy Economy for the Region	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund (COVID-19 Response)	Iowa Credit Union Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Venture Impact Awards	Hellenic Initiative Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Lending Lab - Microschool and Small School Financing	Building Hope Impact Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Flagstar Bank's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Grant	Indiana Black Expo Inc	Rolling	$5K – $175K
Foundation	Great Streets Facade Matching Grant	West Broadway Business and Area Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	$10 Million Loan Program for Bronx Businesses	Bronx Overall Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $350K
Foundation	Climate Finance	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF)	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BBA Mini-Grant	Beacon Hill Merchants Association	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	South Dakota State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant	South Dakota Trade Association	Rolling	Up to 75% reimbursement of eligible expenses
Foundation	Revolving Loan Program	Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands	RaiseFashion Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SC Launch Inc. Investment Program	South Carolina Research Authority	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Small Business Catalyst Fund	Economic and Community Development	Rolling	$10K – $400K

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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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