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.
Fund for Belonging: Income Generation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Sonoma County Amount: US $30,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Fund for Belonging:…
FundMatch Program Overview: WUSATA's FundMatch Program helps qualifying companies compete in international markets by providing 50% cost reimbursement for eligible marketing and promotional…
Future of Work Accelerator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Future of Work Accelerator A program…
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants This notice announces the intention of the Maritime Administration to provide grants to small shipyards. Under the Small Shipyard Grant…
FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…
Program for DC residents who are returning citizens and/or justice-involved, starting a DC-based microbusiness without an active DC basic business license. For individuals in business concept or…
Cohort-based training program for microbusinesses with fewer than 5 employees located in Ward 7 or 8, with business owner being a Ward 7 or 8 resident owning 51%+ of the business. For-profit…
G.I.F.T. Grant - $10,000 Tier Funder: Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Status: Active Geographic Scope: - Kansas City, MO (from 9th St. to…
G.I.F.T. Grant - $100,000 Tier Funder: Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Status: Active (mentioned on website but specific deadline and…
Gap Financing Type: Complementary Loan/Gap Filler Overview: EFund can complement financial contributions to fill an existing funding gap. Gap financing refers to a loan that covers the "gap" between…
GBEDC Discretionary Grant Program Funder: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) Geographic Scope: Greater Beloit area, Wisconsin Program Purpose: Support economic development…
GCRA - Business Improvement Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026…
GEEDC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation (GEEDC), founded in 1974,…
General Lending Program Overview: GAC provides flexible loans ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 with competitive rates and no prepayment penalties. Key Features - Underwriting Approach: Character,…
Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program Status: Program launched 2021; applications opened for second cohort August 1, 2022 Administrator: Progress OKC / The Alliance for Economic Development…
Genesis for Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Funders: Genesis For Good Foundation and Genesis Bank Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Geographic Scope: Four Southern California counties Target Beneficiaries:…
Get Farming Mini Grant Funder: Cultivate KC Overview: Annual grant program supporting urban farmers in the Kansas City area to grow their business, expand production, and feed their communities.…
GJDC Airport Concessions Loan Program Purpose: Loans for ACDBE (Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certified businesses pursuing or currently holding concession opportunities at…
GJDC Contractor Financing Program Purpose: Contract-based financing for government-based contracts and purchase orders. Geographic Scope: Not specified Focus Areas: Government contracting and…
GK Fund Grant Support Program Funder: GK Fund Inc, Boston, MA Website: thegkfund.org Mission: The GK Fund supports culturally diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses by connecting them to…