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.
Equity Fund Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Twin Cities/Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area of Minnesota; serves Upper Midwest including Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Support for LGBTQ+…
Equity Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philanthrofund Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Equity Fund Grant Program, offered by PFund…
Equity Match Grant Program Funder: Women's Business Development Council (WBDC), Connecticut Overview: An innovative grant program that offers grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small…
Erb Foundation: Sustainable Business Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Fred and Barbara…
Established Nonprofit Grant Award Amount: $1,500 Eligibility: - Applicant must be a member of Women's Nonprofit Alliance - Nonprofit must have been in existence for 2 years or more Geographic Scope:…
Etsy Emergency Relief Fund at CERF+ Administrators: CERF+ (nonprofit) and Etsy Award Amount: $2,000 Eligibility: - Active U.S. Etsy sellers - Impacted by a federally declared natural disaster within…
Etsy Uplift Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Org Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Etsy Uplift Fund, managed by Brooklyn Org, supports nonprofits that eliminate barriers to…
Grants for businesses and industrial innovation cluster organizations that increase manufacturing and research and development (R&D) jobs in Washington state.
EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0 Overview: Loans of up to $50,000 available to established businesses seeking growth capital. Supported by the Social Justice Fund of the Joe & Clara Tsai Foundation. Loan…
EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0 Overview: Growth capital loans available to established BIPOC-owned businesses in Brooklyn seeking to expand operations and support equitable economic growth. Program Details…
Excelsior Jobs Program Funder: New York State Administrator: Mohawk Valley EDGE assists with applications Geographic Scope: New York State (including Mohawk Valley) Overview: The Excelsior Jobs…
Expert Edge Grant Overview: Downtown Frederick Partnership's Expert Edge Grant provides small businesses with direct access to professional services to build capacity, strengthen operations, and…
Export Assistance Program Overview: Advantage Valley is launching a program to guide local companies through the process of exporting or expanding into new international markets, in partnership with…
Export Vouchers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Export Vouchers…
Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. "…
Express Program - Jump-Start ESOL Training Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training…
Extended Kane County Manufacturing Grant Program Status: Application window has closed Geographic Scope: Kane County, Illinois Focus Areas: Manufacturing support and development Overview: A grant…
Exterior Enhancement Grant Funder: Downtown South Bend Inc (DTSB) Geographic Scope: Downtown South Bend, IN Contact Information: - Phone: 574-282-1110 - Address: 217 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN…
Exterior Signage Grant Program Funder: City of South Euclid in partnership with One South Euclid Program Year: 2026 Overview: This program provides eligible business owners with a grant of up to…
Facade & Building Improvement Grant Program Geographic Scope: Waterville, Maine Overview: Grant program to support facade and building improvements in Waterville, particularly within the downtown…