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
Foundation	Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund	National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Microgrant Program Grant	Celebrate EDU	Rolling	Up to $500
State	Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance	Small Business Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Grant Program	Wyoming Business Council	Rolling	Varies
State	State Energy Program: Small Business Energy Audit and Retrofit	Wyoming Energy Authority	Rolling	Varies
State	Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) Implementation Grants	Department of Energy	Rolling	Varies
State	Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP)	Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
State	Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs	Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
State	Colorado Credit Reserve	OEDIT Programs & Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	Access to Experts	OEDIT Programs & Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF)	DMPED Grant Opportunities	Rolling	$30M – $150M
State	State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)	Idaho Commerce Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Idaho Opportunity Fund	Idaho Commerce Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Intermediary Re-lending Program (IRP) Loan Fund	Aberdeen Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund	Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	DC Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Program	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant Program	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DC Great Streets Retail Grant Program	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	$65K – $85K
Foundation	South Dakota Jobs Grant (SD)	South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Strategic Workforce Training Support Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$2.6M
Foundation	The Lending Lab - Microschool and Small School Financing	Building Hope Impact Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	$10 Million Loan Program for Bronx Businesses	Bronx Overall Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $350K
Foundation	Facade Improvement Program (Baltimore Main Streets)	Belair-edison Neighborhoods Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	BENI Business Covid Relief Grant	Belair-edison Neighborhoods Inc	Rolling	$5K – $8K

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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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