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
State	APEX Accelerator	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Startup State Initiative	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Equitable Access to Credit Grant Program	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	Rolling	Varies
State	2026 NYS CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Public Facilities, Microenterprise, Community Planning, and Imminent Threat Applications	Hcr Cdbg	Rolling	Varies
State	Commercial Property Acquisition Fund	DMPED Grant Opportunities	Rolling	Up to $30M
State	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
State	Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	ExportMD Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Hire Our Veterans Tax Credit	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Linked Deposit	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Negative Economic Impact (SLFRF)	Governor's Office of Planning and Budget	Rolling	Varies
State	International Trade Counseling	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) - Grants	Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)	Rolling	Varies
State	Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	$50M – $400M
State	NC Department of Commerce Grant and Incentive Programs		Rolling	Varies
State	One North Carolina Small Business Program		Rolling	Varies
State	North Carolina Passport to Export Grant Program		Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Global Gateway Exchange Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Capital Access Program (MCAP)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Capital Access Program (MD CAP)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Synchrony Pillars Project Grant	Synchrony Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Manufacturing 4.0	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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