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	Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund Grant	Partners of the Americas Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Vitality Fund Grant	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Washington Federal Foundation: Community Impact Grants	Washington Federal Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success Grant	American Chemical Society	Rolling	Up to $23K
Foundation	Vitality Fund-Growth Fund Grant	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $551K
Foundation	Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (NE)	Nebraska Department of Economic Development	Rolling	$125K – $1M
Foundation	Advanced Industries Export Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Strategic Grants: Income and Asset Building	Fairfield County's Community Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Trade Show Assistance Grants	Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Main Street Matters: Business Improvement Grants	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Pharmacy Support Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$25M
Foundation	Illinois Small Business Development Centers Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$80K – $525K
Foundation	Mastercard Innovation Fund Grant	Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth	Rolling	$200K – $250K
Foundation	Rooted Philanthropic Grant	Rooted Philanthropic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GEEDC Grants	Greater Erie Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chaffee County Community Awards: Small Business Development Center Award Grant	Chaffee County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chaffee County Community Awards: Heart of The Rockies Chamber Award Grant	Chaffee County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crawford Wildlife Habitat Business & Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Craig and Ellen Langel Family Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Don Harrington Memorial Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant – Loan TA Program	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$700K
Foundation	Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant	California State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$3K – $70K
Foundation	Future of Work Accelerator Grant	Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce Pauline MacNeal Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)	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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