Small Business Grants

Last updated July 23, 2026

There are currently 1,003 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	HartBeat of Main Street Grant	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Storefront Restoration Program	Downtown Dallas Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Temporary Pop-up Patio Program	Downtown Dallas Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DEP Facade Grant Program	Downtown Excelsior Partnership Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DGI First Friday Micro Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	DGI Facade Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	DGI Catalyst Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Facade Grant Program	Downtown Raleigh Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Small Business Catalyst Fund	Economic and Community Development	Rolling	$10K – $400K
Foundation	Toledo Business Growth Fund	Economic and Community Development	Rolling	$150K – $2M
Foundation	South Lake Tahoe Small Business Fund	El Dorado Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	El Dorado County Western Slope Small Business Fund	El Dorado Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Johnson County Small Business Recovery Grant	Enterprise Center of Johnson County	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Community Incubator Kitchen Project	Faith in Place	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Type B Sales Tax Funding	Orange Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PMMI U Skills Fund - For Your Current Workforce	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	International Trade Show Assistance Program	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Microenterprise Grant Program	Partnership for Community Development Ltd	Rolling	$5K – $35K
Foundation	Façade Improvement Grant	Rochester Downtown Alliance	Rolling	$2K – $12K
Foundation	Agricultural Reinvestment Fund	Rural Advancement Foundation Internation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jack B. Piatt Entrepreneur Scholarship	Piatt Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cook County Catalyst Grant	Pulaski Elston Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RAISEfashion Production Fund Grant	RaiseFashion Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands	RaiseFashion 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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