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 federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
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 Loans	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
State	Corrective Action Fund (CAF)	Environment Dept Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	B:Side Lender Giveaway Program	Bside Capital	Rolling	$500M
Foundation	Microenterprise Emergency Grants for Kennewick's Small Businesses	Tri-city Development Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Small Business Award	Greater Winston-salem Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Together Fund (Local Business) – We Rise Together	The Chicago Community Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shared Pathways Fund	Alphamundi Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Global Website Grant	Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp	Rolling	Varies
State	Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
State	Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program (MPVSBLP)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Equality Can't Wait Challenge	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	Umpqua Bank Fdn.: Community Grant - Small Grants	Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Various Funding Programs for Maryland Businesses	Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund	Hawaii Investment Ready	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	$10K – $50K

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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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