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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Energy Assessment Pathway Grants	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
State	Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI)	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	The Startup State Initiative	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	From $150M
State	Open 4 Business	Economic Development Authority	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	Education and Workforce Development Honors Award Grant	Texas Capital Foundation	Rolling	$50K
State	2026 NYS CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Community Planning, Microenterprise, and Imminent Threat	Hcr Cdbg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farm Transition Grant: Infrastructure Investment Grant	Connecticut Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Farm Transition Grant: Innovation and Diversification Grant	Connecticut Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Farm Transition Grant: Research and Development Grant	Connecticut Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $25K
State	Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	Varies
State	Corrective Action Fund	Environment Dept Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	Opportunity Now Tax Credit	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	Up to $960K
State	Enterprise Zone Job Training Tax Credit	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	12% of eligible job training costs
State	Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Incentive	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	BROADBAND – Broadband Expansion Loan Program	Vermont Economic Development Authority	Rolling	Varies
State	Foreign Trade Shows	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Neighborhood BusinessWorks	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Open Round	Hcr Cdbg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	APS Community Impact Grants	Arizona Public Service Company (APS)	Rolling	Varies
State	Technical Assistance Program	OCAST Funding (Science & Tech)	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant	Kenneth Kendal King Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
State	Small, Minority-Owned Business Sports Wagering Assistance Fund (SWAF)	Maryland Department of Commerce	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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