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
State	2026 NYS CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Community Planning, Microenterprise, and Imminent Threat	Hcr Cdbg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Greenhouse	Creative Waco	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FTZ Feasibility Study Subsidy	Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Downtown Boro's Small Business Grant Program	Wilkes Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund Grant	Partners of the Americas Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
State	2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program	Hcr Cdbg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Small Business Recovery Grant	West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYS Grant Funds - Capital Grant Funding	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Outdoor Dining Grant	Lawrenceville Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wish Local Empowerment Program	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DC Security Camera Rebate Program	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Micro Loan Program	Franklin Southampton Economic	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$25K – $250K
State	Kentucky State University Small-Scale Farm Grant	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	Rolling	$500K – $1M
State	California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	From $150M
Foundation	Groundswell Seed Fund	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Federal Funding Assistance / Oregon FAST (SBIR/STTR Assistance Program)	VertueLab	Rolling	Up to $4
Foundation	Growth Initiative Fund (GIF)	Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic	Rolling	$372K – $1.0M
Foundation	Rebuild Texas Fund	Michael & Susan Dell Foundation	Rolling	$100M
Foundation	VTC Marketing Leverage Program Grant	Virginia Tourism Corporation	Rolling	Up to $30K
State	Rural Employment Development Incentive	Economic Opportunity Grants	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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