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.
Paul Profeta Community Entrepreneurship Program Overview: A free 9-session entrepreneurship workshop developed by Paul Profeta to meet the underserved needs of budding entrepreneurs in the Newark, NJ…
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / U.S. Department of the Treasury Overview: Forgivable loan program created under the CARES Act to support small…
PEDFA – Tax Exempt Bond Financing Funder: Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania, specifically Crawford County Overview: PEDFA provides…
PEDFA – Taxable Bond Financing Funder: Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania, specifically Crawford County Overview: PEDFA provides…
Pennsylvania Optometric Emergency Assistance Program (POEAP) Status: Program expanded as of May 6, 2020 Geographic Scope: New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania Focus Areas: Emergency business assistance…
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last…
PerthAmboyEats Small Business Micro-Grants Sponsor: Perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise & Revitalization (PARTNER) Geographic Scope: Perth Amboy, NJ Focus Area: Small business…
PGE Fleet Partners Program Status: Ongoing Geographic Scope Available for PGE (Portland General Electric) customers Eligibility - Fleet operators and businesses Focus Areas - Fleet electrification -…
PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: PGE Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The PGE Foundation's Career Pathways Grant…
Pharmacy Support Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $25,000,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Pharmacy…
Phase 0 KickStarter Grant Overview: MTI offers Phase 0 KickStarter funds to companies needing help in defraying the costs of writing a Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal. Purpose: To help small businesses…
Phát Triển Tốt Small Business Incubation Program Overview: A three-month mentorship program of Friends of Little Sài Gòn to develop small businesses, artists, and cultural workers. Mentees receive…
Philadelphia Growth, Resiliency, Independence, Tenacity Fund (PHL GRIT Fund) Status: Active (launched February 2022) Geographic Scope: Philadelphia region and Greater Philadelphia Focus Areas: -…
Physical Improvement Grant Funder: Coliseum Central Business Improvement District (CCBID) Geographic Scope: Coliseum Central Business Improvement District, Hampton, VA Award Amount: Matching funds up…
Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Entrepreneurship Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh…
PMMI U Skills Fund - For Your Current Workforce Overview: The PMMI U Skills Fund offers financial support to reimburse 50% of the cost of employee training, up to $15,000 per year for work-related,…
Power4Progress Grant Funder: Macon Electric Cooperative Overview: Economic development grant opportunity for new businesses and existing businesses looking to expand in the Macon Electric Cooperative…
Preble County Revolving Loan Fund Funder: Preble County Development Partnership (PCDP) Geographic Scope: Preble County, Ohio Program Purpose: Provides financing assistance to help businesses in…
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Status: This grant will be available in the future (not yet active as of April 2026). Overview: Forthcoming grant program to support legacy businesses along…
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Preserve Route 66…