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.
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…
Emergency Relief Fund (COVID-19 Response) Funder: Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) Purpose: Support Iowans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic experiencing financial and health crisis. Geographic…
Emergency SNAP Relief Grants Overview: Emergency grants specifically designed to support small food businesses experiencing substantial decreases in SNAP/EBT revenue due to SNAP benefit disruptions.…
Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP) Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), administered by Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) Overview: The…
Emerging Nonprofit Grant Award Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: - Applicant must be a member of Women's Nonprofit Alliance - Nonprofit must have been in existence for less than 2 years Geographic Scope:…
EMPOWER Overview: A transformative partnership model investing in construction entrepreneurs by providing back-office support services and equitable access to business capital and projects. Key…
EmpowHer Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boundless Futures Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary EmpowHer Grants, offered by the Boundless Futures Foundation,…
Energizing Entrepreneurs Program Award Amount: Up to $5,000 total in four separate increments Geographic Scope: Boone County, Nebraska Program Type: Four-step grant program for new businesses…
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Amount: Up to…
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Custom Pathway Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last…
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Energy Assessment Pathway Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Amount: Up to US $250,000…