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	Hartford International Micro-Grant Program	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Fund Lifeline Loan (LHOME)	The Housing Partnership Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
State	Trade Show Assistance	Agriculture Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	APS Community Impact Grants	Arizona Public Service Company (APS)	Rolling	Varies
State	Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs	Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Green Builds Business	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MDA Cooperative Development Grant Program	Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Foundation	Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amplify Albany Grant Program	Capitalize Albany Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capacitor Incubator Program	Shenandoah Community Capital Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wilmington Strong Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Façade/Signage Improvement Grants	Floresville Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	FACF: Community Grants - Community Development Grants	Fremont Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM)	Structured Employment Economic Development	Rolling	$265K
Foundation	BizBoost	Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resilience and Recovery Fund	Tulsa Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development: Host Partnerships Grant	National Community Reinvestment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entrepreneur Expansion Initiative (EEI)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	José Mantilla Memorial Fund Grant	Legacy Redevelopment Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Custom Pathway Grants	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	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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