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
State	Commonwealth Seed Capital Fund (CSC)	GRANT Program (Econ Dev)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Façade Improvement Grant Program	Intown Concord	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Survive & Thrive SPICE Program	Exponential Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIR Collaborative	Creative Waco	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ARPA Small Business Recovery Grant	Jobs for Fall River Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Thriving Neighborhoods Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (NE)	Nebraska Department of Economic Development	Rolling	$125K – $1M
Foundation	(VTC) Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program Grant	Virginia Tourism Corporation	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	Main Street Solutions Fund		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LaunchVT Pitch Competition	Lake Champlain Regional Chamber	Rolling	$30K – $135K
Foundation	Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF)	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund	Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gold Rush	Gold House Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund (TIIF) Grant	Delaware Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Santander Bank Charitable Giving Program Grant	Santander Consumer Usa Inc Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	ACER INC. Grant	African Career Education & Resources In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Detroit Elevate	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency & Conservation Grants (Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority)	Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Data Center Maryland Sales and Use Tax Exemption Incentive Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Food Systems Project Accelerator	Northwest Agriculture Business Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motor City Match	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	Up to $85K
Foundation	Grant Program Funded by Google.org	Opportunity Finance Network	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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