Small Business Grants

Last updated July 22, 2026

There are currently 1,003 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Business Certification Program	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Supplier Diversity Mini-Grants	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	SBA 504 Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	Up to $5M
Federal	NIST MEP Disaster Assessment Program	National Institute of Standards and Technology	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund (MEAF)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Federal	Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program	Rural Business-Cooperative Service	Rolling	$150K – $50M
Federal	U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program	U.S. Mission to Cape Verde	Rolling	$300K – $1M
Foundation	DC Security Camera Rebate Program	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program (MPVSBLP)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	ExportMD Program for Small and Medium Sized Maryland businesses	Maryland Dept. of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Facade Improvement Program	Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dairy Processor Innovation Grant	State of Vermont	Rolling	$75K – $250K
Foundation	Alamance Loan Program	Alamance County Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Downtown Revitalization and Business Assistance Project	Executive - Division of Small Business	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Export Assistance Program	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	From $5K
State	NM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant	EDD Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Render Competition	Access Ventures Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Render Capital Early-Stage Investments Program	Access Ventures Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund (2024)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Capital Readiness Program (East Coast Hub)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business)	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Prescriptive Pathway Grants	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund (TIIF) Grant	Delaware Department of Transportation	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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