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	California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Small Credit Union Technology Assistance Grant	Minnesota Credit Union Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	St. Louis Restaurant Tornado Relief Fund	Missouri Restaurant Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Back to Business - Grant Fund (Kansas City)	Missouri Restaurant Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Working Washington Small Business Grant Program	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WA State Small Business Resiliency Grant	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund	National Council for Community	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Business & Entrepreneurship Resource Program - Online Business Center Portal (Future Program)	National Independent Venue Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Paul Profeta Community Entrepreneurship Program	New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	NoMa Retail Opportunity Fund	Noma Improvement Association	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Food Systems Project Accelerator	Northwest Agriculture Business Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HI GGAP Food Hub & Aggregators Application	North Shore Evp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Field to Market Grant	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthy Food Fund	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	SBA Microloan	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Working Capital Loan	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Gap Financing	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Top Gun Business Accelerator Scholarship	Northern Maine Development Commission	Rolling	$600
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

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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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