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.
Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund Purpose: A flexible gap financing tool for area businesses engaged in high-income employment and job creation through expansion and/or relocation projects. Award…
Green Builds Business Program Name: Green Builds Business – Greening Toyota's Supply Chain Funder: Toyota (via USHCC partnership) Overview: A business coaching program that offers proven green best…
Green Business Academy Overview: A 12-week curriculum offered by Thrive New Orleans designed for new and existing businesses that want to expand opportunities in the green infrastructure industry.…
Green Grocer Program Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Program Description: A DEGC-managed small business support program (specific details limited in provided materials) Program Focus: Grocery and…
Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa Funder: AlphaMundi Foundation in partnership with United States-Japan Foundation Program Type: Mentorship and technical…
Green Mountain Accelerator Fund Status: Listed as investment vehicle but minimal details provided Overview: Referenced on CORI's website under "Rural startup investment" section alongside CORI…
Greenhouse Overview: Six months of business training, mentoring, and potential funding to help artists grow sustainable ventures in the creative sector. Type: Business development and artist support…
Groundswell Growth Fund Status: Active as part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Supporting established businesses ready to scale Award…
Groundswell Seed Fund Status: Active as part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Supporting new startup ventures and aspiring entrepreneurs…
Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition Overview: An unprecedented business competition focusing on enhancing the emerging food and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the…
Growth Initiative Fund (GIF) Overview: The Growth Initiative Fund is a loan program administered by the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation that supports primary-sector business…
Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Agriculture Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Growth Through Agriculture (GTA)…
Harris County Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Amount: US $5,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The…
HartBeat of Main Street Grant Funder: The Hartford (insurance company) Geographic Scope: National - Washington, DC recipients Focus Areas: - Small business support and resilience - Business recovery…
Hartford International Micro-Grant Program Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Program Type: Grants (non-repayable, not loans) Purpose: To help minority-owned small businesses grow through funding for…
Hatch Detroit Overview: A competition program offering exposure and funding for entrepreneurs to dream big and compete for a grand prize. Award Amount: $100,000 grand prize Geographic Scope: Detroit,…
Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Planning Grant Overview: Planning grants available to support project planning for eligible food businesses, offered in partnership with Ecotrust and Grow…
Healthy Food Fund Type: Specialized Loan Fund Overview: A specialized loan fund with low interest rates for local food retailers and producers. Award Amount: Loans ranging up to $750,000 Interest…
Healthy Retail Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City and County of San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Healthy Retail Grant aims to…
HEDCO Loans Loan Amount: Up to $500,000 Interest Rates: 4% to 6% Loan Types: Term loans, lines of credit, and other capital financing solutions Purpose: Meet capital needs that would otherwise be…