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.
Make it Minnesota Cost-Share Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Make it Minnesota…
Manufacturer's Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Program Status: Launched October 1, 2025; permanent SBA 7(a) lending product Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide) Focus Areas: Small…
Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation Program Funder: State of Iowa Geographic Scope: Iowa Program Purpose: Addresses workforce issues by assisting manufacturers that were negatively impacted by the…
Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from established organizations interested in providing innovative…
Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Manufacturing…
Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County) Geographic Scope: Suburban Cook County, Illinois Status: 2023 round announced; over 150 manufacturers applied Total Program Funding: $5 million program Award…
Marketing Investment Cost-Share Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2025 Summary The Marketing Investment…
Marketing Sponsorship Funder: Coliseum Central Business Improvement District (CCBID) Geographic Scope: Coliseum Central area, Hampton, VA Purpose: Coliseum Central is a proud sponsor of many…
MarketShare Program Program Type: Food Accelerator Program Geographic Scope: Maine-based food & beverage companies Focus Areas: Food, beverage, and agriculture companies focused on market expansion…
Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund - Organization: MD Dept of Commerce - Type: State Grant
Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Massachusetts Urban Agriculture…
Master Class / Leading Through Uncertainty: A Master Class for Entrepreneurs Overview: A transformative three-day workshop for experienced mid-stage entrepreneurs to develop growth plans, explore…
Mastercard Innovation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Amount: US $200,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Mastercard Strive USA 2025…
Matching Sign Grant Funder: Bertram Economic Development Corporation Geographic Scope: City of Bertram, Texas and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Program Description: The Bertram Economic…
Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund Overview: A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support…
MDA Cooperative Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Minnesota…
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD) Rural BusinessâCooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), requests applications…
Infrastructure grants for meat processing facilities in Wisconsin.
MEDC Capital Access Program Funder: Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Geographic Scope: Michigan statewide Focus Areas: - Capital access for small business growth and development -…
MEM: Safety Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The MEM Safety Grants program, offered by…