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 sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Maryland New Start Microloan Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Opportunity Zone Enhancement Credits	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Downtown Strategy	Executive - Division of Small Business	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Small Business Development Center - Eastern Region Salisbury University	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Microenterprise Loan Program	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
State	More Jobs For Marylanders Program - Manufacturing Tax Credit (MJM)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant	ND Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Innovate ND	ND Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Healthy Food Financing Fund (HFFF)	EDD Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Native American Small Business Support Program	ND Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Business Development & Expansion Grant	EDD Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Cannabis Business Assistance Fund	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Research and Development Tax Credit (R&D)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	New and Emerging Industry Apprenticeship Tax Credit	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	Data Center Maryland Sales and Use Tax Exemption Incentive Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
State	Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT)	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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