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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	BENI Business Covid Relief Grant	Belair-edison Neighborhoods Inc	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Foundation	WU Microgrants (Women United Microgrants)	United Way of Acadiana Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program	PGE Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Winnebago County Rural Revolving Loan Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $40K
Foundation	Incumbent Worker Training Program	Suncoast Workforce Board Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Daraja Impact	Alphamundi Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Investment Forum (SBIF) Business Plan Competition	Martinsville-henry County Economic	Rolling	$10K
State	Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YippityDoo Big Idea Grant	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hurricane Henri & Ida Business Assistance Grant Program	New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant – Loan TA Program	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$700K
Foundation	CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grant	California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)	Rolling	$10K – $5M
Foundation	Readiness and Resilience Fund	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Civic Hub Business Grants	The Industrial Commons	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Farm Transition Grant: Infrastructure Investment Grant	Connecticut Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Circular Innovation Challenge	Seattle Good Business Network	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Next Stage Fund	Anne Arundel Economic Development	Rolling	$50K – $250K
Foundation	Salute to Small Business Awards - Minority Business Award	Commerce Lexington Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	B:Side Fund SBA 7(a) Loans	Bside Capital	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYS Small Business Assistance Program (Office of Community Renewal)	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)	Lake County Community Development Corp	Rolling	$5K – $250K
Foundation	UBRC Program Grants	County of San Diego Black Chamber of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 2	New York Farm Viability Institute Inc	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	CalRecycle- Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program	California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	$150K – $3M

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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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