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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant	Prosper Portland	Rolling	$5K – $300K
Foundation	Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects	Prosper Portland	Rolling	$50K – $700K
Foundation	Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program	The City of Birmingham	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Small Business Development Grant (WI)	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)	Rolling	$50K – $250K
Foundation	Boost Nassau Nonprofit and Special-Purpose District Grant	Nassau County, New York	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses	Founders First Community Development Corporation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	San José Creative Economy Fund Grant	Center for Cultural Innovation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Storefront, Security, and Lighting Improvement Grant	City of Hillsboro, Oregon	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	WBD Opportunity Funds Grant	Wbd Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	EmpowHer Grants	Boundless Futures Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Miami-Dade County TV, Film and Entertainment Production Incentive Program Grant	Miami-Dade Office of Film and Entertainment (FilMiami)	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants Program	Goldman Sachs Bank USA	Rolling	Up to $1.1M
Foundation	ACF Racial Equity Fund	Athens County Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund	Essex County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SIF: Promise Act Grant	Southwest Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Together Fund (Local Business) – We Rise Together	The Chicago Community Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fish Family Foundation of Maine Grants	Fish Family Foundation of Maine	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nasdaq Quarterly Grant Program	Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Economic Development Retention and Revitalization Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entrepreneurship and Business Support Grant	Patterson Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund	Environment Dept Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thriving Neighborhoods Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NJCC: Garden State Relief Fund	Community Loan Fund of New Jersey Inc	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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