Small Business Grants

Last updated July 22, 2026

There are currently 1,003 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Gold Rush	Gold House Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grant Program	Goosefoot Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baybrook Retail Improvement Grant (BRIG)	Greater Baybrook Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baybrook Revitalization Fund (BRF)	Greater Baybrook Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighborhood Launch Grant	Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Growth Initiative Fund (GIF)	Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic	Rolling	$372K – $1.0M
Foundation	Business Expansion Program (BEP)	Greater Portland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Governor's Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF)	Greater Portland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Strategic Investment Program (SIP)	Greater Portland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition - Round III	Greater Rochester Enterprise	Rolling	$3M
Foundation	Eagle Fund - Ontario County Small Business Loan Program	Greater Rochester Enterprise	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ready for Business Fund	Greater Seattle Business Assn	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Award	Greater Winston-salem	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Grants (Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias)	Greater Winston-salem	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Value Chain Development Grant	Greenwave Organization Corp	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Flagstar Bank's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Grant	Indiana Black Expo Inc	Rolling	$5K – $175K
Foundation	Hartford International Micro-Grant Program	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Connecticut Small Business Support Grant	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	HEDCO Loans	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Connecticut Small Boost Fund	Hedco Inc	Rolling	$5K – $500K
Foundation	Building and Business Improvement Program (BBIP)	Jamestown Renaissance Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Retail Expansion Grant	Jamestown Renaissance Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Downtown Improvement Grants	Jamestown Renaissance Corporation	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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