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.

1,009 grants
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DELTA DENTAL OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Delaware Division of Small Business · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CAPITALIZE ALBANY CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

LUBBOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

WILKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

CEDAR SKYLINE CORP DBA MAIN ST WATERL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

JAMESTOWN RENAISSANCE CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Downtown Muskogee Revitalization Multi-Grant Program Overview: A comprehensive grant program supporting downtown Muskogee revitalization through multiple funding categories. Program Components - Loft…

Up to $25,000 (50/50 matching grant)
MICROENTERPRISE COLLABORATIVE OF INLAND · Rolling / Open · Ongoing Foundation

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…

ATLANTA DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

GREATER READING CHAMBER & ECONOMIC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Executive - Division of Small Business · Rolling / Open State

Downtown Strategy - Agency: Executive - Division of Small Business

Capital City Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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: -…

WEPOWER · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

PENNSYLVANIA CDFI NETWORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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: -…

$2,500 per grant (9 grants available, $22,500 total)
JACKSONVILLE ONSLOW ECONOMIC DEVELO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants Funder: Duke Energy Foundation Geographic Scope: Jacksonville and Onslow County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Small business expansion, technology…

WARREN COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

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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