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
State	North Carolina Passport to Export Grant Program		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Momentum Fund	The Idea Village Inc	Rolling	$100K – $250K
Foundation	Associated Bank Community Grants	Associated Bank	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sterling T. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Grant	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Expansion Program (BEP)	Greater Portland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Program	Capitalize Albany Corporation	Rolling	$2K – $25K
State	Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Advancement Grants	Door County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Retail Assistance Mini Grant	Downtown South Bend Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Job Training Incentive Program	EDD Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MI New Favorite Snack Contest	Southwest Michigan First Corp	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Business Matchmaking Program	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detroit Capital Hub	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program	Greater Wilkes-barre Growth Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Match Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Erb Foundation: Sustainable Business Grant	The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Spring Mini-Grants Program	Ventures	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Business Accelerator Fund (BAF)	Central Michigan University	Rolling	$14K
State	Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HI GGAP Food Hub & Aggregators Application	North Shore Evp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Marketing Program	Bcda Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rebuild Distressed Communities (RDC) Program - Small Business Grants	Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc	Rolling	$29K
Foundation	Reset Tourism Fund	Untours Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	LEDC Growth Loans	Van Ness Group Inc	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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