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	Type B Sales Tax Funding	Orange Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PMMI U Skills Fund - For Your Current Workforce	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	International Trade Show Assistance Program	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Façade Improvement Grant	Rochester Downtown Alliance	Rolling	$2K – $12K
Foundation	Jack B. Piatt Entrepreneur Scholarship	Piatt Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cook County Catalyst Grant	Pulaski Elston Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Support	San Antonio for Growth on The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Extended Kane County Manufacturing Grant Program	Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Made in Illinois	Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County)	Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Revolving Loan Program	Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	Cottage Industry Scholarship	Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MIOSHA MIWISH Grants (Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health Grant Program)	Great Lakes Safety Training Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program	Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	General Lending Program	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	$10K – $500K
Foundation	Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF)	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	EMPOWER	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upskilling Tucson Grant	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Good Energy Grant Fund	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Safety Leadership Award	Home Builders Association Of	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Express Program	Metro North Regional Employment	Rolling	$3K – $30K
Foundation	SF Thrives Grants	Mid Market Business Association	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Outdoor Dining Grant	Lawrenceville Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MVAF Microloan Program	Mon Valley Alliance	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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