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	SBA Microloan	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Bringing Back Businesses Basalt Fund	Aspen Community Foundation	Rolling	$96K
Foundation	Workforce Training Grant Program	Anne Arundel Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Nebraska Seed Investment Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Pat Landi Access Fund Grant	Alloy Development Co Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	California Relief Grant Program	Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$5K – $25K
State	Maryland Opportunity Zone Enhancement Credits	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vanguard Accelerator Forgivable Loans	Center for Economic Inclusion	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	DEP Facade Grant Program	Downtown Excelsior Partnership Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Working Lands Enterprise Initiative- Business Enhancement Grant	Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Microenterprise Grants	Dept of Health Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Development Program	West End Opportunity Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
State	Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	From Community, For Community: Helping King County Businesses Thrive (RFP #25-01)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detroit Means Business	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	Varies
State	Linked Deposit	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) Implementation Grants	Department of Energy	Rolling	Varies
State	Rural Assistance Loans	Agriculture Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Field to Market Grant	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Downtown Strategy	Executive - Division of Small Business	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	REAL People's Fund Entrepreneurship Loan Program	Revolutionary Economy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Grants (Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias)	Greater Winston-salem	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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