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.
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…
Creative Business Boost Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hello Alice Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Creative Business Boost Initiative offers support to 100…
Overview _Note: 55% of the funds available for distribution in this program will be reserved for black, indigenous, or persons of color (BIPOC), or individuals whose income falls below the Federal…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Program Type: Business development grants matching eligible creative entrepreneurs with free consulting services and financial resources Geographic…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Funder: PA Council on the Arts (statewide program) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania (Berks, Schuylkill, and Lancaster Counties served by regional…
Cultivator Program Program Type: Food Accelerator Program Geographic Scope: Maine-based food & beverage companies Focus Areas: Food, beverage, and agriculture companies at various stages of growth…
Customized Training Overview: Employee customized training and development program providing reimbursement grants to strengthen or upgrade the skills of business employees. Purpose - Develop and…
Cyber as a Service Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Cyber as a Service Grant Program, under the…
Cybersecurity Resiliency Assessment Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Geographic Scope: New England region (Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts,…
Grant program supporting innovation and business development in Wisconsin's dairy industry.
Dairy Business Planning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2025 Summary The Dairy Business Planning Grant…
Dairy Processor Innovation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Vermont Amount: US $75,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Dairy Processor Innovation Grant, offered by the…
Daraja Impact Funder: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Implementer: Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) in partnership with AlphaMundi Foundation Program Type: Capital and…