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.
Advancement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Door County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary Advancement Grants are designed to foster collaborative initiatives that promote…
AGRI Livestock Investment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: US $400 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The AGRI Livestock Investment…
AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: US $1,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: April 15, 2025 Summary The AGRI Meat,…
AGRI Minnesota Value Added Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: US $1,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The AGRI Minnesota Value…
Agribusiness Innovation Grant - Inquiry less than $30,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT) Amount: Up to NZ $200,000 Last Updated: August 04,…
Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Overview: A competitive grant program providing cost-share grants to farmer-led projects in North Carolina. Originally called the Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund…
Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated:…
Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program: Product Development and Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Last Updated: February 19,…
Agriculture Sector Recovery Program (ASRP) Overview: The Ag Labor Program is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing the workforce in Thurston County's agricultural sector through recruiting,…
AI MicroGrant Purpose: Designed to support startups and small businesses who need small amounts of financial assistance to implement or integrate AI components in their business operations that…
AIR Collaborative Overview: A bilingual program merging art and business to spark creative collaboration, grow skills, and fuel new ventures. Type: Professional development and business training for…
Alderson Program in Entrepreneurship Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Alderson Program in Entrepreneurship Scholarship at…
Alfresco Grants Funder: Houston Downtown Management District Overview: The Alfresco Grant helps businesses and property owners activate outdoor spaces with nonpermanent and permanent fixtures. The…
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America: Financial Sustainability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America Amount: US $50,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated:…
ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program Status: Announced October 2022; funding awarded to eight organizations Geographic Scope: City of Alexandria, Virginia Overview: The Alexandria Economic…
Alexandria Back to Business (ALX B2B) Grant Program Status: Past funding rounds completed; additional rounds planned Geographic Scope: City of Alexandria, Virginia (all seven zip codes) Overview: The…
AMIBA Community Fund Status: Active grant program for members Geographic Scope: Member Independent Business Alliances (IBAs) across the United States Eligibility: Any IBA that is an AMIBA member can…
Amplify Albany Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: City of Albany Focus Areas: Events, activities, and promotional projects that leverage Albany's unique assets Eligible Applicants:…
Amplifying Opportunity in Broome County Geographic Scope: Broome County, NY Target Audience: Underserved entrepreneurs Program Description: A pilot initiative similar to the Tompkins County program.…
Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Target Audience: Women of color entrepreneurs Program Description: This pilot initiative expands Amplify Equity's…