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	Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Planning Grant	Northwest Agriculture Business Center	Rolling	$20K – $50K
Foundation	LA Food Equity Fund	Community Partners	Rolling	$100K – $20M
Foundation	Economic Justice Fund (EJF)	Conncorp Llc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Rural Jump-Start Program Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Grants for Everyone	County of San Diego Black Chamber of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UBRC Program Grants	County of San Diego Black Chamber of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wells Fargo Matching Grant for Small to Mid-Size Businesses	United Way of Greater Greensboro Inc	Rolling	$25K – $1B
Foundation	Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant	Heritage Home Group Char Tr-main	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant	Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Duke Energy Small Business Assistance Grants	Warren County Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	OnPoint Community Credit Union: Events & Sponsorships Grant	Onpoint Community Credit Union	Rolling	$100 – $10K
Foundation	Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program	North Carolina Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Building Better Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Small Business Grant	Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Creative Business Boost Initiative Grant	Hello Alice	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	MN Promise Act Grant	West Broadway Business and Area Coalition	Rolling	$7M
Foundation	Great Streets Facade Matching Grant	West Broadway Business and Area Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Broadway Beautiful Grant	West Broadway Business and Area Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	From Community, For Community: Helping King County Businesses Thrive (RFP #25-01)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Workforce Accelerator Grant (RFP #24-01)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Small Business Investment Grant (RFP #23-02)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Back to Business Small Business Grant Program	Alliance for Downtown New York Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Downtown Digital Innovation Grant	Alliance for Downtown New York Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Amplifying Opportunity in Broome County	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	$500M

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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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