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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	USDA Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)	California Statewide Certified	Rolling	$150K – $250K
Foundation	Business Women's Giving Circle	The Community Foundation for Northern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Genesis for Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Dream of Change Business Support Grant	Wepower	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Women Investing in Women (Business Grants)	The Womens Fund of Herkimer &	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	COVID-19 Regional Response Fund	Aspen Community Foundation	Rolling	$4.5M
Foundation	NIH Niche Assessment Program	Arizona Bioindustry Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation Hub	Ideas Beyond Borders Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cape Cod Resilience Fund	Hyannis Main Street Business	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Equity Fund Grant Program	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Tom Weiskopf Scholarship Fund	Spanish Peaks Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Physical Improvement Grant	Coliseum Central Business	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Bertram EDC Demolition Grant	Bertram Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farm and Food Funding Accelerator (FFFA)	Hudson Valley Agri-business Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Johnson County Small Business Recovery Grant	Enterprise Center of Johnson County	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Yuma Food Business Incubator - Restaurant Startup Boot Camp	Arizona Community College Coordinating	Rolling	$145K
Foundation	Rural Jump-Start Grant Program	Community Enterprise Development	Rolling	$3K – $40K
Foundation	Commercial & Industrial Lighting Program	South Central Power Company Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund	National Council for Community	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	RISE Program (14-week Entrepreneurial Training)	African American Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Planning Grant	Northwest Agriculture Business Center	Rolling	$20K – $50K
Foundation	Legal Assistance For Nonprofits Grant	Chicago Lawyers Committee	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants: Industry Sectors Worker Training Grant	Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development	Rolling	$5K – $400K
Foundation	Webinar Workshops	Caravanserai Project	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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