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.
Federal Funding Assistance / Oregon FAST Overview: VertueLab provides free assistance to early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in identifying, navigating, and applying for federal funding…
Federal Grant for Mobility Sector Manufacturers Funder: Federal government (administered/discussed through Michigan Manufacturing and Technology) Geographic Scope: Michigan (specifically mentioned…
Fire Disaster Relief Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City and County of San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Fire…
Fire Suppression Incentive Program Overview: Downtown Frederick Partnership's Fire Suppression Incentive Program provides grants for the installation of new sprinkler systems in eligible historic…
First Path Program Overview: A nine-week business consulting program offered by Southwest Michigan First in partnership with Plywood People to assist budding entrepreneurs in developing and…
Overview _NOTE: We reply to requests of $5,000 or less within 30 days. We reply to requests of $5,000 or more within 90 days._ Mission The Fish Family Foundation of Maine is a faith based charitable…
Fishing Plus Accelerator Program Type: Industry-specific accelerator for fishing families Geographic Scope: Maine fishing communities Focus Areas: Fishing industry, business diversification, climate…
Flagstar Bank's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Grant Funder: Flagstar Bank in partnership with Indiana Black Expo Geographic Scope: South Bend and Fort Wayne, Indiana Program Overview: This…
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Overview: A short-term, interest-free loan program designed to help small businesses bridge the gap between the time of economic impact and when…
FloridaFlex Overview: Provides reimbursement to new or expanding businesses for talent solutions, offering completely integrated talent support. Purpose - Support businesses relocating to Florida or…
Food Systems Project Accelerator Geographic Scope: Western Washington Overview: A grant program supporting food systems infrastructure projects that directly work with or benefit farmers raising food…
Foreign Market Concierge Program Purpose: Grant to offset the cost of finding a single country representative (distributor) in a foreign market. Geographic Scope: Bradenton Area, Florida Focus Areas:…
FORGE Product Development Grants Status: Active funding program Geographic Scope: Massachusetts and Connecticut (Northeast Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, North Shore) Focus Areas:…
Fourth Generation Grants Status: CLOSED - Will invite organizations to apply in Winter 2025-2026. Applications by invitation only. Geographic Scope: Minneapolis area and local issues Focus Areas:…
Freed Fellowship Grant Funder: Freed Studio Award Amount: $500 - $2,500 Target Beneficiaries: Underrepresented and overlooked U.S. entrepreneurs Support Provided: - Cash grants - Feedback and…
Fresh Start Market Grant Funder: Houston Downtown Management District Status: Coming Soon (2026 cycle begins in Summer 2026) Overview: The Fresh Start Market Grant Program works with existing…
From Community, For Community: Helping King County Businesses Thrive (RFP #25-01) Funder: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County / Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) Status: Open Request…
From Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Program Funder: Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) in partnership with Leeward Community College and Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center…
Front Range Funds Business Loans Funder: NeighborWorks Southern Colorado Program Type: Community Lending Revolving Loan Funds Geographic Scope: 19 counties served by NeighborWorks Southern Colorado…
FTZ Feasibility Study Subsidy Funder: Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone Inc (INzone) / Indianapolis Airport Authority Geographic Scope: Central Indiana (41 counties surrounding Indianapolis…