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	U Street Main Street Small Business Grants	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
State	One Maryland Tax Credit (OM)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Relief Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Agriculture Sector Recovery Program (ASRP) / Ag Labor Program	Thurston County Economic Development Cou	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Main Street Relief Fund 2.0 (MSRF 2.0)	Capital Regional Development Council	Rolling	Up to $350K
Foundation	Customized Training	Suncoast Workforce Board Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Support	San Antonio for Growth on The	Rolling	Varies
State	Startup State Initiative	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP)	Raedi Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Foundation	Lift ME - All-Black Business Accelerator (Saginaw County)	Central Michigan University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	El Dorado County Western Slope Small Business Fund	El Dorado Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Division of Small Business- EDGE Grant	Delaware Division of Small Business	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Cybersecurity Resiliency Assessment Grant (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration)	Maine Manufacturing Extension	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP)	Berks Arts Council	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program	Centre Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	KIVA Microloan Program	Columbia Pacific Economic Developme	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Red Cedar Ventures Opportunity Fund	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Venture Pitch Competition	Arizona Community College Coordinating	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program	Pasadena Community Foundation	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Avanzar Small Business Accelerator	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fire Suppression Incentive Program	Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	ACPR-Guayacán Fellowship	Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program	Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Interior Improvement Grant	Downtown South Bend Inc	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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