Small Business Grants

Last updated September 19, 2026

There are currently 1,023 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Department of Community Services City & County of Honolulu - Grants In Aid Program	Institute for Native Pacific Education	Rolling	$200K
Foundation	Fund for Belonging: Income Generation Grant	Sonoma County Community Foundation	Rolling	$30K – $60K
Foundation	Big Sky Trust Fund Grant - Planning/Feasibility	Big Sky Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program	The City of Birmingham	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	DC Great Streets Retail Grant Program	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	$65K – $85K
State	Made in DC Retail Residency — Vendor Call Opportunity	DSLBD Current Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Funding Programs	Central Maine Growth Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SME Global Space Cooperation Program	Meridian International Center	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	ZooLabs Fund Grant	ZooLabs	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	MonTEC Affiliate Company Membership	Montana Technology Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Runway to Success Program Powered by Southwest Airlines	Anne Arundel Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Award	Greater Winston-salem	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Loan Program	Charitable Foundation of The	Rolling	$100K – $1.2M
Foundation	Temporary Pop-up Patio Program	Downtown Dallas Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Development Loan Program	Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resiliency Fund	Potlatch Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Capital Improvements Matching Grant Program	Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	State Farm Grant for Community Economic Development Program	Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama	Rolling	$10K
State	Incubators	Maryland Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Envolve Award USA	Entrepeneurship Award Corp	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Fair Food Fund	Fair Food Network Inc	Rolling	$10K – $250K
Foundation	Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	Circular Arizona Grant (formerly Arizona Recycling Coalition )	Arizona Recycling Coalition	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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