Small Business Grants

Last updated September 19, 2026

There are currently 1,023 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
State	Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Support Lubbock Fund	Lubbock Economic Development Alliance	Rolling	$20K – $60K
Foundation	Business Training and Funding	Caravanserai Project	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Global Gateway Exchange Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Façade Improvement Program	Main Street Gettysburg Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant	Asian American Federation Inc	Rolling	$800M
Foundation	Alamance Loan Program	Alamance County Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $100K
State	Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund	Environment Dept Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	West Side Vitality Grant	The Greater Beloit Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JOEDP Community Business Loan Fund	Jacksonville Onslow Economic Develo	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist Scholarship for CO.STARTERS	Jackson Arts Council	Rolling	2 scholarships (amount not specified)
Foundation	Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	One-on-One Coaching	Caravanserai Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Groundswell Growth Fund	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Cyber as a Service Grant Program	Commonwealth Cyber Initiative	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	CanNavigate Program	Metropolitan Consortium of Community	Rolling	Varies
State	Idaho Opportunity Fund	Idaho Commerce Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	InvestTVL Entrepreneur Microloans	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	City of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program	Capitalize Albany Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Northside Real Estate Developer Grants	The Jay and Rose Phillips Family	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Whatcom Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund	Whatcom Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Downtown Trenton (DTTN) Grants	Capital City Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ELEVATE TOGETHER	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	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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