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.
Downtown Improvement Grants Funder: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Geographic Scope: Downtown Jamestown, New York Program Status: Announced October 11, 2024 for 2025; current status unknown as of…
Downtown Muskogee Revitalization Multi-Grant Program Overview: A comprehensive grant program supporting downtown Muskogee revitalization through multiple funding categories. Program Components - Loft…
Downtown Ontario Façade Improvement Program Funder: City of Ontario (funding from HUD CDBG) Award Amount: Up to $25,000 (50/50 matching grant - City matches 50%) Geographic Scope: Historic Downtown…
Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund Status: Application deadline has closed (March 6, 2026). Applications are under review and grant award winners will be announced soon. Overview: A grant initiative…
Downtown Reading Facade Grant Status: Program was closed as of the webpage publication date Geographic Scope: Downtown Reading, specifically properties located within the target area (Penn Street…
Downtown Trenton (DTTN) Grants Geographic Scope: Downtown Trenton neighborhood, bordered by the Assunpink Creek and D&R Canal (also called "Creek to Canal, Rte 1 to Old Barracks") Focus Areas: -…
Dream of Change Business Support Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: St. Louis area (North City focus mentioned) Focus Areas: - Black and Latinx entrepreneurs - Small business…
Drive Your Business Program Status: Active (funded through 2024 TD Ready Challenge, ongoing as of April 2026) Geographic Scope: Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley regions of Pennsylvania Focus Areas: -…
Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants Funder: Duke Energy Foundation Geographic Scope: Jacksonville and Onslow County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Small business expansion, technology…
Duke Energy Small Business Assistance Grants Funder: Warren County Foundation (administered in partnership with Duke Energy, City of Mason, MADE Chamber, and Warren County SBDC) Geographic Scope:…
Eagle Fund - Ontario County Small Business Loan Program Overview: A new low-interest loan program designed to support small businesses in Ontario County, with a focus on placemaking and Main Street…
Eastern Sierra Green Business Program Status: Active certification program Geographic Scope: Currently available in Mammoth Lakes and Mono County, California Overview: A certification program for…
EBCF: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eastern Bank Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The Eastern Bank Foundation provides Impact Grants aimed at…
Economic Development Fund Funder: Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Geographic Scope: City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota Program Type: Multimillion-dollar economic…
Overview _NOTE: First-round applications were due January 10th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed for potential awards. The application will remain open. A second review process could be…
The Utah Legislature created the Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) corporate incentive program in 2005. As the state's needs and economy continue to evolve, the Legislature…
Economic Justice Fund (EJF) Overview: Support for Black-owned businesses through grants. Background: The Economic Justice Fund was initially launched in summer 2020 with a commitment to give $600,000…
Economic Progress Alliance Loan Financing Programs Funder: Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County Geographic Scope: Crawford County, Pennsylvania Overview: The Economic Progress Alliance…
Economic Response Fund Status: Open - Small businesses may now apply (as of February 2026) Geographic Scope: State of Minnesota Focus Areas: - Supporting small business across Minnesota - Economic…
Education and Workforce Development Honors Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Capital Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Education and Workforce…