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.
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…
EITC for Pre-K Scholarship Donations Organization: Chester County United Way Program Type: Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program Eligibility: Pennsylvania businesses…
El Dorado County Western Slope Small Business Fund Status: Currently closed - no funding available. Applications were previously accepted May 20 - June 3, 2020. Geographic Scope: Western Slope of El…
ELEVATE TOGETHER Program Name: ELEVATE TOGETHER™ (powered by Round It Up America®) Funders: - Office Depot & Round It Up America - ODP Corporation (founding partner) - In partnership with: U.S.…
Elevate Together Cash Grant Overview: The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) partners with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Office Depot to offer cash grants for small…
Elm City Opportunity Fund Geographic Scope: Waterville's Opportunity Zone (census tract 23011024102, including downtown Waterville) Overview: A qualified opportunity fund established by Central Maine…
EmergeAZ Fast Grant Overview: A grant program designed to support Arizona-based entrepreneurs and startups with emerging technologies addressing current and future economic, health, or societal…
EmergeAZ Fast II Grant Overview: The second round of the EmergeAZ Fast Grant program, providing resources to Arizona entrepreneurs and startups with emerging technologies designed to address current…
Emergency Fund Lifeline Loan Available from LHOME Overview: LHOME (a Louisville-based Community Development Financial Institution) provides immediate emergency services to Louisville residents and…
Emergency Grants Overview: Emergency grants are available to Philadelphia small business owners facing urgent challenges or crises affecting their operations. Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA…
Emergency Relief Fund Overview: The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation maintains a dedicated Emergency Relief Fund to enable quick action in response to natural disasters and emergency…