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	PADD Loan Programs	Purchase Area Development District Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5M
Foundation	Facade Improvement Program	Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kansas Department of Commerce: Economic Development Grant	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants Program	Goldman Sachs Bank USA	Rolling	Up to $1.1M
Foundation	Snohomish County SBIA (Small Business Innovation & Recovery) Program	Ventures	Rolling	$7K
Foundation	Ward 6 Restaurant Resilience & Growth Grant	Latino Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Spark Good Local Grants	Middle Michigan Development Corporation	Rolling	$250 – $5K
Foundation	WBD Opportunity Funds Grant	Wbd Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund Program ( General Program) Grant	Commonwealth Corporation	Rolling	$10K – $125K
Foundation	Economic Development Retention and Revitalization Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elevate Together Cash Grant	Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Retail Expansion Grant	Jamestown Renaissance Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Main Street Matters: Business Improvement Grants	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Investing in Our Communities Grant	Regions Bank	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Atlanta Beltline Façade pARTnership Grant Program	Atlanta Beltline Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Small Business Grants (Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund)	Charitable Foundation of The	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Economic Development Fund	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PANGAEA Internet Installation Grant Program	E Polk Inc	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	B:Side Credit Builder Program	Bside Capital	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Downtown Improvement Grants	Jamestown Renaissance Corporation	Rolling	Varies
State	Neighborhood BusinessWorks	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detroit Legacy Business Project (DLBP)	Detroit Economic Growth Corporation	Rolling	$15K – $50K
Foundation	Salute to Small Business Awards - Business Success Award	Commerce Lexington Inc	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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