Glazer Family Small Business Fund Grant Funder: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Geographic Scope: Tampa Bay area, Florida Purpose: Supporting small businesses in the Tampa Bay community Contact:…
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.
Global NY Fund Funder: Empire State Development (ESD), New York State's chief economic development agency Geographic Scope: New York State manufacturers Focus Areas: International trade and export…
Global Website Grant Purpose: Grant to offset the cost of globalizing your website. Geographic Scope: Bradenton Area, Florida Focus Areas: Export assistance, international market expansion, website…
Glover Park Main Street Small Business Support Grants Status: Active program with annual calls for applicants Geographic Scope: Small, locally-owned businesses located inside the Glover Park Main…
GoGrant Overview: The GoGrant program from Movability provides financial assistance to support projects that result in fewer drive-alone trips and encourage use of carpooling, biking, vanpooling, and…
Gold Rush Organization: Gold House Foundation Inc (CA, US) Overview: Gold Rush is a cohort-based accelerator program for founders and entrepreneurs. The program aims to help entrepreneurs accelerate…
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Overview: The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program provides business education, support services, and pathways to capital for growth-oriented…
Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goldman Sachs Bank USA Amount: Up to US $1,050,000 Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Goldman Sachs Community…
Good Energy Grant Fund Status: Active as part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Clean energy transition for small businesses Award Amount:…
Governor's Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF) Program Type: Discretionary economic development funding tool Overview: The Governor's Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF) is a discretionary tool used for a variety…
Grant Program Funded by Google.org Status: Past initiative Funder: Google.org Overview: OFN launched this grant program to provide critically needed funds to CDFIs lending to businesses in the most…
Grants for Everyone Funder: County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Geographic Scope: San Diego County, CA, US Program Overview: A grant program available to underrepresented businesses.…
Grants for Recycling Businesses This program provides small grants to recycling businesses to reduce the flow of solid waste to disposal facilities and encourage the sustainable recovery of materials…
Overview Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program This program is designed to pair access to existing small business consulting services with financial resources of $2,000 for creative entrepreneurs…
Grants Program for Nonprofits (and small businesses): Round 6 Administrator: Lendistry Geographic Scope: California Award Amount: Ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on the size of the…
Great Lakes Bay Business Hub - Direct Grants to Small Business Geographic Scope: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw Counties in Michigan Funding Amount: Varies by round.…
Great Streets Facade Matching Grant Funder: West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (in partnership with Great Streets Matching Façade Program) Geographic Scope: Northside businesses (North…
Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund Overview: The Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund helps support startup and emerging businesses growth in the greater Oshkosh area. Award Amount: Program…
Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund Purpose: Helps support startup and emerging businesses growth in the greater Oshkosh area. Award Range: Program awards for any single business enterprise range…
Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund Overview: The Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund is a flexible gap financing tool for area businesses engaged in high-income employment and job creation through…
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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