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	Rural Economic Improvement Project (REIP) Grant	Legal Services Alabama Inc	Rolling	$235K
Foundation	Super Bowl LVI Business Connect	Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan	Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communitie	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Support Lubbock Fund	Lubbock Economic Development Alliance	Rolling	$20K – $60K
Foundation	Downtown and East Side Grant Programs	Lubbock Economic Development Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cultivator	Maine Center for Enterprise Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	In-Home Childcare Start-Up Loan Program	Nccf Property Investments Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	MarketShare	Maine Center for Enterprise Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Visionary Leadership Program	Maine Center for Enterprise Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fishing Plus Accelerator	Maine Center for Enterprise Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cybersecurity Resiliency Assessment Grant (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration)	Maine Manufacturing Extension	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Phase 0 KickStarter Grant	Maine Technology Institute	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	SmartSTART Business Plan Competition	Martinsville-henry County Economic	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Small Business Investment Forum (SBIF) Business Plan Competition	Martinsville-henry County Economic	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Hurricane Henri & Ida Business Assistance Grant Program	New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP)	New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Equality Can't Wait Challenge	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	WHIN Rural Entrepreneurship Grant	Northwest Central Indiana Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund	Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small CDFI Unrestricted Grant Program	Opportunity Finance Network	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Small Business Leader Award	Opportunity Finance Network	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	COVID-19 CDFI Grant Program	Opportunity Finance Network	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Grant Program Funded by Google.org	Opportunity Finance Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program	Pasadena Community Foundation	Rolling	$8K

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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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