Small Business Grants

Last updated July 21, 2026

There are currently 1,003 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA)	Telluride Foundation	October 15, 2026	$30K – $100K
Foundation	Small Business Management Program Scholarships	Portland Business Alliance	October 23, 2026	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Established Nonprofit Grant	Women's Nonprofit Alliance	October 31, 2026	$2K
Foundation	Wilkes Entrepreneur Grant Program	Wilkes Economic Development	October 31, 2026	Up to $5K
Foundation	Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program	Dreamspring	November 2, 2026	$5K
Foundation	Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund	National Alliance to End Homelessness	December 30, 2026	Up to $25K
Foundation	Economic Response Fund	The Minneapolis Foundation	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	SSA #79 Security Camera Rebate Program	Pulaski Elston Business Association	December 31, 2026	Up to $1K
Foundation	56Strong Women's Mentorship Program	Gallatin Development Corporation Dba	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Emergency SNAP Relief Grants	The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia	December 31, 2026	$600K
Foundation	Key to the Junction Award	Flatbush Nostrand Junction District	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	G.I.F.T. Grant - $10,000 Tier	Generating Income for Tomorrow	January 6, 2027	$10K
Foundation	Master Class Grant	Spruce Root Inc	January 9, 2027	Up to $5K
Foundation	Competitive Edge Grant	Friends of Georgetown	February 2, 2027	From $40K
Foundation	Yvette's Local Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund	Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc	March 1, 2027	Varies
State	Business Attraction Prime Sites	Commerce And Econ Opp	June 30, 2027	$25M – $2.5B
State	Economic Development	CDBG Program	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	SBIR/STTR Match Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	June 30, 2027	$100 – $25M
Foundation	ITServe Fastest Growing Company Award	Itserve Alliance Inc	November 11, 2027	Varies
Federal	2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program	DOC NOAA - ERA Production	May 1, 2028	$1.5M – $7.5M
Foundation	Capital Improvements Matching Grant Program	Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Temporary Pop-up Patio Program	Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Facade Improvement Grant	Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Fire Suppression Incentive Program	Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K

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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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