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.
Detroit Capital Hub Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Program Description: A new capital access initiative launched in partnership with local lenders to increase access to capital for Detroit…
Detroit Elevate Overview: A competition program for established businesses to compete for funding. Award Amount: Up to $50,000 Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan area Eligibility: Established…
Detroit Legacy Business Project (DLBP) Status: Active program, inaugural awards distributed March 2025 Geographic Scope: City of Detroit, Michigan (all seven council districts) Program Focus: The…
Detroit Legacy Business Project (DLBP) Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan (all seven council districts) Program Description: The inaugural Detroit Legacy Business Project aims to sustain…
Detroit Means Business Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Program Description: Detroit Means Business is a DEGC-led initiative focused on business assistance and support for Detroit small…
Detroit Small Business Stabilization Fund (DSBSF) Overview: Emergency COVID-19 relief grant program launched March 18, 2020, to provide immediate financial support to small businesses impacted by the…
Detroit Startup Fund Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Program Description: A DEGC-administered grant program supporting innovative startups in Detroit. Round 2 was launched to fuel job creation…
DGI Catalyst Grant Overview: The DGI Catalyst Grant Program is designed to support the economic vitality of Greensboro's Central Business District by providing financial assistance for the…
DGI Facade Grant Overview: The DGI Facade Grant Program is designed to provide an economic incentive for renovating building facades. Funding Purpose: - Encourage quality design and construction…
DGI First Friday Micro Grant Overview: The DGI First Friday Micro Grant Program is designed to support small businesses located downtown in activating their storefronts and enhancing their presence…
Diamonds Do Good Entrepreneurship Grant Organization: Diamonds Do Good (formerly Diamond Empowerment Fund Inc) Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Global focus on natural…
Federal program designed to reduce diesel emissions from existing diesel fleets that do not meet recently adopted federal emission standards. New Mexico Clean Diesel Program reduces air pollution…
Disaster Relief Grants for Dental Practices Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary Delta Dental of Arkansas is providing disaster relief grants…
Division of Small Business- EDGE Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of Small Business Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Delaware Division of Small…
Don Harrington Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Don Harrington Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University…
Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Downtown Albany core areas Eligible Applicants: - Businesses new to Albany establishing a downtown retail location - Existing…
Downtown and East Side Grant Programs Administrator: Market Lubbock, Inc. (LEDA) Program Status: Active; grants awarded during 2018-19 fiscal year and ongoing Geographic Scope: Downtown Lubbock and…
Downtown Boro's Small Business Grant Program Status: Active (Launched in Fall 2024 to replace Fall 2024 Entrepreneur Grant Program) Geographic Scope: Downtown areas of Wilkesboro and North…
Downtown Digital Innovation Grant Status: Active (at least as of 2018) Geographic Scope: Lower Manhattan storefront businesses Purpose: Supports local storefront businesses seeking to develop their…
Downtown IMPACT Grant Funder: Main Street Waterloo Geographic Scope: Downtown Waterloo businesses Focus Areas: Assistance for downtown businesses working to: - Add a new line of services or products…