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.
Motor City Match Status: Active program offering quarterly rounds of competitive financial assistance Geographic Scope: City of Detroit, Michigan Program Focus: Motor City Match is a unique…
Multi-Municipal Collaboration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The Multi-Municipal Collaboration Grant,…
MVAF Microloan Program Funder: Mon Valley Alliance Foundation (MVAF) Geographic Scope: Mon Valley region, Pennsylvania Program Purpose: Designed to help small businesses create and retain jobs,…
Overview Mission At the Nasdaq Foundation, our mission is to: * Reimagine investor engagement to equip under-represented communities with the financial knowledge and tools to share in the wealth…
National Association of the Self-Employed Overview: Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street. Eligibility: Self-employed individuals Contact for Information: - Email:…
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses Status: ACTIVE Funder: Founders First Community Development Corporation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The National…
NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development: Host Partnerships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The NCRC…
Nebraska Seed Investment Fund Funder: Invest Nebraska Corporation in partnership with The Nebraska Department of Economic Development Program Type: Early stage support for high-growth businesses…
Negative Economic Impact (SLFRF) This program funds projects that respond to economic harms to workers, families, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector.
Neighborhood Activation Grants — Economic Development Funder: Yerba Buena Partnership with support from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development Overview: Grants to support events and…
Neighborhood Assistance Commercial Facade Grant Funder: Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) in partnership with City of Thomasville Geographic Scope: Stevens Street Historic…
Neighborhood Business Grant Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs); specific funding partnerships may target specific…
Neighborhood Launch Grant Overview: Make a difference in your neighborhood with a grant of up to $1,000 to support community organizations, small businesses, and individuals working on a wide variety…
Neighborhood Retail Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Strategically identified neighborhood commercial corridors in West Hill, Arbor Hill, North Albany, and South End neighborhoods…
Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund Status: Currently unfunded and paused as of December 2025. CBP is actively working to secure additional resources. Overview: The Neil Muldrow Business…
Nepal Accountapreneurship Fund (NAF) Funder: Accountability Lab Geographic Scope: Nepal Program Focus: Identifies and supports "accountapreneurs" (individuals, groups or organizations that…
New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP) Status: Active, ongoing (announced May 2023 with expanded funding) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Program Overview: State-funded grant program providing…
New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Overview: A federal financing program administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund. Dakota Business…
New Venture Pitch Competition Overview: A monthly intercollegiate competition that supports the development of entrepreneurial skills required to plan and launch a new business venture. Sponsor:…
Newark Minigrant Program Funder: The Newark Partnership (TNP), funded by the Longwood Foundation ($100,000 grant) Geographic Scope: Newark, Delaware city limits Program Status: Active. Past funding…