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.
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:…
HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund Purpose: Specialized lending for agribusiness providing alternative credit instrument for businesses that may not access sufficient capital through traditional…
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…
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: Industry Sector Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Workforce Development Council Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Idaho Workforce Development…
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…
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…
IEDA Targeted Small Business Program Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus Areas: Business startup and growth assistance for underrepresented entrepreneurs Eligibility: - Women entrepreneurs - Individuals…
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…
Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $25,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: April 10,…
Illinois Small Business Development Centers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $80,000 - US $525,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026…
Impact Investing Loans Funder: Elevance Health Foundation in partnership with Mission Driven Finance® and Acces CDFI Program Type: Accessible and affordable financing (loans, not grants) Geographic…
Impact Lending Program Overview: A pioneering philanthropic tool enabling Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) and supporting foundations to make low-interest loans to mission-driven financial institutions…
Impact Now Grant Funder: Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon and Black American Chamber of Commerce Program Status: Currently paused. The state Economic Equity Investment Program that…
In-Home Childcare Start-Up Loan Program Funder: Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) - Economic Impact Fund Purpose: Provide affordable loans to new, in-home childcare providers to cover capital…
Incumbent Worker Training Program Overview: Provides reimbursement grants to for-profit businesses for training currently employed full-time employees. Purpose - Upskill current employees - Increase…
Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) Implementation Grants The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Training & Assessment Centers Program – formerly known as the Industrial…
Industry 4.0 Technology Grant Funder: Michigan Manufacturing and Technology (MGA) Geographic Scope: Michigan (specifically mentioned for Ann Arbor and Northeast Michigan manufacturers) Focus Areas: …
Industry Enhancement Grant Administrators: Washington County Industrial Development Authority (WCIDA) and Southeast Economic Development Fund, Inc. (SEED$) Program Focus: Foster innovation, drive…
Innovation Hub Overview: Ideas Beyond Borders' Innovation Hub offers small grants to people with bold ideas without the bureaucracy, corruption, and red tape typical of traditional grant processes.…