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.
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…
Overview The Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund has been made possible by a donation from Columbia Gas. The purpose of the Merrimack Valley Municipal Business…
Met-Ed Sustainable Energy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Note: To be considered for…
MI New Favorite Snack Contest Overview: The largest snack food contest in America, providing Michigan small snack food businesses the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and product distribution.…
Miami-Dade County TV, Film and Entertainment Production Incentive Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Office of Film and Entertainment (FilMiami) Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated:…
Michigan Innovation Fund Overview: A $60 million state program created through House Bills 5651, 5652, and 5653, signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on January 13, 2025. The program creates…
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III Overview: Early-stage venture funding established in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), offering funding, coaching, and grant…
Michigan Rise Purchase Order (P.O.) Financing Overview: Working capital financing for startups and high-tech companies to fulfill large orders, manage cash flow, and support sustainable business…
Micro Loan Program Overview: Small business financing program providing microloans to help create or expand small businesses in the Franklin Southampton area. Administrators: Franklin Southampton…
Micro-Grant Fund Overview: The RDC's Micro-Grant Fund provides small infusions of capital to help businesses diversify, sustain or grow revenue, leverage other investments, and put systems in place…
Micro-Loan Fund Overview: The RDC offers no-interest micro-loans to small business and micro-business owners looking for small amounts of capital. Geographic Scope: Seven northern New Mexico counties…
Microenterprise Emergency Grants for Kennewick's Small Businesses Status: Closed (application period was June 9-11, 2020) Geographic Scope: City of Kennewick, Washington Funding Source: Coronavirus…
Microenterprise Grant Program Status: Applications currently closed Funder: Partnership for Community Development (PCD), made possible through NYS CDBG Microenterprise funding Geographic Scope:…
Microenterprise Program - Microgrants Funder: Southeast Neighborhood Development Inc (SEND) Geographic Scope: Southeast Indianapolis, IN Overview: The Microenterprise Program is dedicated to…
Microgrant Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Celebrate EDU Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Microgrant Program offers funding up to $500 for businesses located in…
Microloans (Battle Born Growth Capital Access Fund) Overview: The Battle Born Growth Capital Access Fund loan program provides simple and affordable loans to small businesses across Nevada.…
Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated:…
Minnow Tank Competition Organization: Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) Overview: The Minnow Tank Competition is an initiative organized by GNDC's Small Business Development Center (SBDC)…
Minority Business Enterprise Grants Spanish Name: Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias Funder: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem and Greater Winston-Salem area,…