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	AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant	Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)	Rolling	$1K – $150K
Foundation	Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdiction	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $3.5M
Foundation	Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants: Industry Sectors Worker Training Grant	Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development	Rolling	$5K – $400K
Foundation	Working Lands Enterprise Initiative- Business Enhancement Grant	Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Mission Main Street Grant Program	Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	California STEP Grant	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Rebuild Distressed Communities (RDC) Program - Small Business Grants	Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc	Rolling	$29K
Foundation	Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Entrepreneurship	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $75K
Foundation	Santander Bank Charitable Giving Program Grant	Santander Consumer Usa Inc Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Program-Related Investment Grant Program	Kenneth Kendal King Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $200K
Foundation	CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grant	California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)	Rolling	$10K – $5M
Foundation	Automation Training Incentive Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $35K
Foundation	Job Training Incentive Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	CDBG Economic Development Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Idaho Workforce Development Council: Employer Grant	Idaho Workforce Development Council	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund Program ( General Program) Grant	Commonwealth Corporation	Rolling	$10K – $125K
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Match Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Idaho Workforce Development Council: Industry Sector Grant	Idaho Workforce Development Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant Program	Morgan Hill Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	WCI: Promise Act Grant	West Central Initiative	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Women Investing in Women (Business Grants)	The Womens Fund of Herkimer &	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program	PGE Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K

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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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