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
Foundation	Keep Tucson Amable Grant Fund	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	SBA 504 Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	The Gusto Impact Awards Grant	The Gusto	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Her Village Grants	Boundless Futures Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	ExportMD Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cook County Catalyst Grant	Pulaski Elston Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dairy Business Planning Grant	Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund	Kindred Futures Inc	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program	Commonwealth Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	PGE Fleet Partners	Columbia-willamette Clean Cities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amplify Equity — Amplifying Opportunity Entrepreneur Stipend Program	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	FloridaFlex	Suncoast Workforce Board Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Strategic Grants: Income and Asset Building	Fairfield County's Community Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	EmergeAZ Fast Grant	Startupaz Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Business Certification Program	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detroit Small Business Stabilization Fund (DSBSF)	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	SWED Ag Grant Fund	Salisbury Wicomico Economic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Core City: Cleveland Impact Program	Jumpstart Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Contract Financing Loan Fund	Boc Capital Corp	Rolling	$250K – $500K
Foundation	Central Providence Opportunities Resident Advisory Council Community Impact Fund	Olneyville Housing Corporation	Rolling	$5K – $200K
Foundation	ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business)	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program	Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Bertram EDC Matching Sign Grant	Bertram Economic Development	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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