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	NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Economic Development Grants	New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Intermediary Re-lending Program (IRP) Loan Fund	Aberdeen Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nepal Accountapreneurship Fund (NAF)	Accountability Lab Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
State	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
State	The Startup State Initiative	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foreign Market Concierge Program	Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Connecticut Small Business Support Grant	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Oneida County Microenterprise Grant Program	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	$170K
Foundation	BGE Energizing Small Business Grants	Exelon Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AMIBA Community Fund	American Independent Business Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Loan Assistance	Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City	Rolling	$15K – $50K
Foundation	Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant	The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Revolving Loan Fund	Griggs-steele Empowerment Zone Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFF Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security Program Grants	The Christopher Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Manufacturer's Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Program	California Statewide Certified	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Retail Pitch Program	Built Oregon	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WHIN Rural Entrepreneurship Grant	Northwest Central Indiana Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Minnow Tank Competition	Great Northern Development Corporation	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	North Dakota Development Fund	Beulah Convention and Visitors	Rolling	Varies
State	Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program	Environment Dept Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Incubator Kitchen Project	Faith in Place	Rolling	Varies
State	Hire Our Veterans Tax Credit	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Downtown Revitalization and Business Assistance Project	Executive - Division of Small Business	Rolling	Varies
State	Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant	State Water Resources Control Board	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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