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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant	Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Rural Winnebago Revolving Loan Fund	Go-edc Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K – $40K
Foundation	Women's Development Initiatives Grant Program	Freeport Mcmoran Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BizLite Online Learning	VertueLab	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets: Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program	Hudson Valley Agri-business Development	Rolling	$50K – $250K
Foundation	UG COhatch Scholarship	Underground Network Incorporated	Rolling	$10
Foundation	Facade Improvement Program (Baltimore Main Streets)	Belair-edison Neighborhoods Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Entrepreneurship and Business Support Grant	Patterson Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Relief for Businesses Grant (Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority)	Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entrepreneur District	Dakota Business Lending	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Impact Lending Program	The Gerald S and Miriam M Friedkin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illinois Small Business Development Centers Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$80K – $525K
Foundation	Logan Circle Main Street Small Business Grants	District Bridges	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation Funding Grant	Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Healthy Retail Grant	City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Technology Fund	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	Support for 140 local businesses
Foundation	Arch Grants Growth Grants	The Nature Conservancy	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund	East County Economic Development	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	DGI First Friday Micro Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	Hustler's Microgrant	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EMPOWER	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Grant	Montana Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant	Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$5K

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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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