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 federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Community Development Revolving Loan Fund	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Link Up Business Accelerator for Women	Gallatin Development Corporation Dba	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HIIVE Program (Hub for Inclusivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship)	Charlotte Center City Partners	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BeaverCorps Training Program	Occidental Arts and Ecology Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Michigan Innovation Fund	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	$60M
Foundation	StartUP Respite Grant Program	Respite Care Association of Wisconsin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $800K
Federal	NIST MEP Disaster Assessment Program	National Institute of Standards and Technology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Made in Illinois	Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants Program for Nonprofits (and small businesses): Round 6	California Association of Nonprofits	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Express Program	Metro North Regional Employment	Rolling	$3K – $30K
Foundation	Business Accounting & Legal Grant	Valley Economic Development Partners Inc	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	California Dream Fund Micro-Grants	Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Etsy Uplift Fund Grant	Brooklyn Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cory and Diane Pulfrey Family Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Association of the Self-Employed	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PerthAmboyEats Small Business Micro-Grants	Partner-perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise & Revita	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Support Mini Grants	City & County of Denver	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	EmpowHer Grants	Boundless Futures Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Invest Nebraska Loan Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	San José Creative Economy Fund Grant	Center for Cultural Innovation	Rolling	Up to $8K
State	Maryland New Start Microloan Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ZenBusiness	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighborhood Launch Grant	Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity	Rolling	Up to $1K

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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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