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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Lucas County Small Business Stabilization Grant	Toledo Area Chamber Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	2026 SCBGP Additional Assistance for Limited Resource Applicants Program Grant	California Department of Food & Agriculture	Rolling	$75K – $250K
Foundation	JCEDC Microloan Program	Johnson County Economic Development Corp	Rolling	$4K – $10K
Foundation	Grants for Everyone	County of San Diego Black Chamber of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Working Capital Loan	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	SBIR Innovative Molecular Analysis Technology (IMAT) Development for Cancer Research and Clinical Care	Arizona Bioindustry Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Vibrant Spaces Matching Grant Program	Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	General Lending Program	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	$10K – $500K
Foundation	MonTEC Resident Company Membership	Montana Technology Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Economic Progress Alliance Loan Financing Programs	Economic Progress Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA Grants)	Pennsylvania Cdfi Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 3 Grant	Government of Yukon	Rolling	$100K – $500K
Foundation	SBY Brand Boost Grant	Salisbury University Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)	The Mortgage Capital Development	Rolling	$5M – $10M
Foundation	North Iowa Small Business Recovery & Continuity Fund	North Iowa Corridor Economic	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Envision Enterprise Grants	United Way of Greater Charlottesville	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Brighter Future Fund	American Farmland Trust	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant	Prosper Portland	Rolling	$5K – $300K
Foundation	Fish Family Foundation of Maine Grants	Fish Family Foundation of Maine	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SIF: Promise Act Grant	Southwest Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Microenterprise Grant Program	Partnership for Community Development Ltd	Rolling	$5K – $35K
Foundation	Preble County Revolving Loan Fund	Preble County Development Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baybrook Retail Improvement Grant (BRIG)	Greater Baybrook Alliance 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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