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.
Main Street Relief Fund 2.0 (MSRF 2.0) Overview: Provides continued economic support to New Hampshire small businesses suffering from business interruptions as a result of COVID-19. Geographic Scope:…
Main Street Solutions Fund The Main Street Solutions Fund supports small businesses in designated micropolitans located in Tier 2 and Tier 3 counties or designated North Carolina Main Street…
Maine Domestic Trade Expansion Program (DTEP) Funder: Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan (MJRP) through Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD), administered by Maine International Trade…
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 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…
MD-SERI Grant Program for Main Street Small Businesses Funder: Waverly Main Street (WMS), funded by the State of Maryland Program Type: Need-based, one-time grant awards with no repayment required…
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…
Infrastructure grants for meat processing facilities in Wisconsin.