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.
ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business) Overview: Emergency relief grant program designed to support Alexandria small businesses affected by COVID-19. A total of $3.5 million was…
AMIBA Community Fund Status: Active grant program for members Geographic Scope: Member Independent Business Alliances (IBAs) across the United States Eligibility: Any IBA that is an AMIBA member can…
Amplify Albany Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: City of Albany Focus Areas: Events, activities, and promotional projects that leverage Albany's unique assets Eligible Applicants:…
Amplifying Opportunity in Broome County Geographic Scope: Broome County, NY Target Audience: Underserved entrepreneurs Program Description: A pilot initiative similar to the Tompkins County program.…
Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Target Audience: Women of color entrepreneurs Program Description: This pilot initiative expands Amplify Equity's…
Utah's APEX Accelerator helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) federal, state, and local entities.
APS Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The APS Community Impact Grants aim to address diverse community…
Arch Grants Growth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Nature Conservancy Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview Arch Grants Growth Grants The Arch Grants Growth Grants…
ARPA Small Business Recovery Grant Funder: City of Fall River (managed by Bristol County Economic Development Consultants) Program Type: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding Geographic…
Artist Professional Development Mini Grants Funder: New Vue Communities and the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation Award Amount: $1,500 mini grant with personal match of $500 required (75%…
Artist Scholarship for CO.STARTERS Overview: The Jackson Arts Council offers scholarships for local artists to participate in CO.STARTERS, a 9-week entrepreneurship program that equips aspiring…
Arts Business Resource Fund Overview: The Resource Fund provides critical funding to small businesses and nonprofits to support capacity building initiatives. Funding is primarily awarded in…
As part of its ongoing commitment to rural communities across the country, FRS provides annual grants for rural communities served by NTCA members. The goal of this program is to support local…
Ascend Fund Status: Active (expanding Ignite Fund's success) Geographic Scope: Baltimore and surrounding region (Baltimore Metro, Montgomery County mentioned) Purpose: Transform Baltimore's…
Associated Bank Community Action Grant Program Funder: Associated Bank Amount: $118,500 (most recent round announced July 2023) Geographic Scope: Statewide - Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Homeownership…
Associated Bank Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Associated Bank Last Updated: December 13, 2024 Summary Associated Bank Community Grants focus on enhancing the well-being of communities…
Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund Geographic Scope: City of Austin City Council Districts only Focus Areas: COVID-19 relief for live music venues Eligibility: - Located in a City of Austin…
Automation Training Incentive Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary…
Avanzar Small Business Accelerator and Scaling Program Program Name: Avanzar ('Advance' in Spanish) Funder: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) with investment from Wells Fargo &…
B:Side Credit Builder Program Overview: A lending program designed for entrepreneurs who need access to capital while working on improving their credit standing. Award Amount: $10,000 in working…