Small Business Grants

Last updated July 21, 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	Temporary Pop-up Patio Program	Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Facade Improvement Grant	Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Fire Suppression Incentive Program	Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Interior Improvement Grant	Downtown South Bend Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Retail Assistance Mini Grant	Downtown South Bend Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Exterior Enhancement Grant	Downtown South Bend Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PANGAEA Internet Installation Grant Program	E Polk Inc	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund	East County Economic Development	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	LEAP Program (La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program)	East County Economic Development	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Oneida County Microenterprise Grant Program	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	$170K
Foundation	NYS Economic Development Grant Program (Office of Community Renewal)	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYS Small Business Assistance Program (Office of Community Renewal)	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Capital Lease	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYS Grant Funds - Capital Grant Funding	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Excelsior Jobs Program Tax Credits	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oneida County Industrial Development Agency PILOT Programs	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mohawk Valley EDGE Revolving Loan Funds	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Envolve Award USA	Entrepeneurship Award Corp	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	XI Survive & Thrive	Exponential Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Survive & Thrive SPICE Program	Exponential Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opportunity Café	Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LASC Foundation: International Grants	Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Montgomery County Job Creation Fund	Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$10K – $500K
Foundation	Montgomery County MOVE Program	Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies

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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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