HEDCO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership Award Type: Forgivable loans Loan Amount: Up to $50,000 Interest Rate: 0% Application Fee: None Loan Terms: Forgivable after 1 year if all…
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.
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Boundless Futures Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: In 2025, the Her Village Grant Program will evolve to meet our goal of making deep impact alongside like-minded organizations. Please stay tuned for further information about Her…
HERITAGE HOME GROUP CHAR TR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust, established in…
NORTH SHORE EVP · Rolling / Open Foundation
HI GGAP Food Hub & Aggregators Application Funder: North Shore EVP (NSEVP) Geographic Scope: Hawaii Focus Areas: Food hubs and agricultural aggregators Program Type: GroupGAP (Hawaiʻi GroupGAP)…
CHARLOTTE CENTER CITY PARTNERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
HIIVE Program Overview Program Name: Hub for Inclusivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (HIIVE) Status: Active - Cohort 3 completed in December 2025; future cohorts anticipated Geographic Scope:…
CCCP COMMUNITY TRUST · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation
HIIVE Program Overview Organization: Charlotte Center City Partners Program Type: Nine-week small business educational program Geographic Scope: Center City Charlotte (Uptown, South End, and Midtown)…
PENNSYLVANIA CDFI NETWORK · Rolling / Open Foundation
Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA Grants) Status: Active (as of 2024) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania Focus Areas: - Historically disadvantaged businesses - Small business…
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Heart of Brevard · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
HOB Vibrancy Grant Funder: Heart of Brevard Geographic Scope: Businesses and property owners within the Heart of Brevard (HOB) district in downtown Brevard, NC Purpose: Support beautification and…
LOUISIANA HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Hospitality Industry Worker Crisis Grants Geographic Scope: Louisiana (Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes for Hospitality Cares program)…
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Economic Opportunity Grants · Rolling / Open State
This grant will allow a qualified hotel to enter into a contract to pursue a claim for loss of income.
$1,000 - $5,000
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Hurricane Henri & Ida Business Assistance Grant Program Status: Program closed (application opened September 17, 2021) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Overview: Grant program administered by the New…
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Van Ness Group Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Hustler's Microgrant Overview: Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street. Type: Microgrant Contact for Information: - Email: info@vannessmainstreet.org - Phone: 202.421.7825 - Address:…
$25,000 - $1,000,000+
HUDSON VALLEY AGRI-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund Purpose: Specialized lending for agribusiness providing alternative credit instrument for businesses that may not access sufficient capital through traditional…
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HAWAII INVESTMENT READY · Rolling / Open Foundation
ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund Overview: Hawaiʻi's first catalytic capital fund helping to shift the narrative of economic investment and change in Hawaiʻi. Focus: - Systems entrepreneurs (Native-led…
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Idaho Commerce Grants · Rolling / Open State
Serves as a 'deal-closing fund' to strengthen Idaho's competitive ability to support the expansion of existing Idaho businesses and recruit new companies to the state, ultimately creating new jobs…
Idaho Workforce Development Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
Idaho Workforce Development Council: Industry Sector Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Workforce Development Council Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Idaho Workforce Development…
Up to US $500,000
Idaho Workforce Development Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
Idaho Workforce Development Council: Employer Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Workforce Development Council Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Idaho Workforce…
$100,000 - $250,000
THE IDEA VILLAGE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
IDEApitch Prize Competition Status: Active annual competition When: Traditionally held during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) Geographic Scope: Gulf South region, with emphasis on New Orleans…
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · Rolling / Open Foundation
IEDA Targeted Small Business Program Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus Areas: Business startup and growth assistance for underrepresented entrepreneurs Eligibility: - Women entrepreneurs - Individuals…
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IGNITE CAPITAL INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Ignite Fund Status: Completed/Historical (proof of concept phase) Geographic Scope: Baltimore City, Maryland, US Purpose: Fuel the growth of social enterprises in Baltimore—especially those led by…
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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