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.
NYS Small Business Assistance Program Funder: New York State Office of Community Renewal Administrator: Mohawk Valley EDGE in partnership with Oneida County Geographic Scope: Oneida County, New York…
O'ahu Farm Viability Cohort Funder: Oahu Resource Conservation & Development Council / Women Farmers Network Geographic Scope: O'ahu, Hawaii Program Description: A 12-week cohort program designed to…
OEPA: Scrap Tire Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The OEPA Scrap Tire Grant Program provides funding…
Okanogan County Small Business Emergency Grant Program Status: Past program (COVID-19 pandemic relief, 2020) Geographic Scope: Okanogan County, Washington Focus Areas: - Small business relief and…
OKC Rescue Program Status: Launched April 2022 Administrator: The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City Funding Source: City of Oklahoma City's allocation from the federal American…
On-the-Job Training (OJT) Overview: On-the-Job Training addresses the critical workforce needs of eligible employers in attaining a qualified, skilled workforce with the competencies they need.…
One & All Program Overview: LEAP's longest-running entrepreneurial support initiative that provides intensive 2-month training for aspiring business owners from all walks of life across the Lansing…
One North Carolina Small Business Program The One North Carolina Small Business Program helps fund North Carolina businesses in capital-intensive, high-risk industries in science, technology,…
One-on-One Coaching Program Type: Individual business coaching through Caravan SBDC Overview: Our team of Caravan SBDC consultants provide one-on-one business coaching in both English and Spanish to…
Local Tax Abatement - Oneida County IDA Programs Funder: Oneida County Industrial Development Agency Administrator: Oneida County IDA with Mohawk Valley EDGE support Geographic Scope: Oneida County,…
Oneida County Microenterprise Grant Program Funder: Mohawk Valley EDGE in partnership with Oneida County and NYS Office of Community Renewal Geographic Scope: Oneida County, New York Overview: Grant…
OneMPLS Fund Grants Status: CLOSED - Responsive grant rounds open based on identified community needs. Next round timing not specified. Geographic Scope: Greater Minneapolis area Focus Areas:…
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Events & Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Onpoint Community Credit Union Amount: US $100 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary OnPoint Community…
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program Overview: The Business Assistance Funds Program is designed to assist culturally diverse small business owners and non-profit…
Opportunity Café Program Type: Business incubator program for restaurant startups Geographic Scope: Tigard, Oregon (located at Tigard Library) Overview: A partnership between the City of Tigard and…
Outdoor Dining Grant Funder: Lawrenceville Corporation Geographic Scope: Lawrenceville neighborhood, Pittsburgh, PA Overview: Grant program supporting outdoor dining expansion for businesses in the…
PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026…
PADD Loan Programs Overview: The Purchase Area Development District lends to many businesses, from startups to multi-million-dollar expansion projects. The PADD Business Department has loan programs…
PANGAEA Internet Installation Grant Program Funder: PANGAEA Internet (nonprofit subsidiary of E Polk Inc) Geographic Scope: Polk and Rutherford Counties, North Carolina Program Status: Active as of…
Path to Prosperity Business Competition Overview: An annual business development competition for businesses with positive economic, environmental, and community impact on Southeast Alaska. Businesses…