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.
Program-Related Investment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth King Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Kenneth King Foundation's…
PROMISE Act Grants Funder: West Central Initiative in collaboration with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Status: Application period was May 1-31, 2024. Total…
Promise Act Grants for Businesses Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northland Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Promise Act Grants aim to boost economic…
Promise in Action Rock Quarry Road Corridor Small Business Grant Funder: Duke Energy Foundation Organization: Southeast Raleigh Promise, through the Rock Quarry Road Corridor Small Business Alliance…
Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR) Loan Overview: A loan program administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to support early-stage commercialization activities for Iowa…
Prospera Loan Program Overview: The Prospera Loan Program offers flexible financing solutions tailored to entrepreneurs and community projects to help local businesses launch, expand, and succeed.…
ProsperUs Detroit Lending Program Overview: The ProsperUs Detroit Lending program provides access to capital for start-up and existing small businesses that otherwise might not have access with…
ProVeg Incubator Fast-track To Impact Programme Overview: A free, curated 3-month incubation and acceleration programme designed to help startups build resilient alternative-protein companies and…
PS, I Love You! - Large Equipment Fund Status: Funds for 2026 have been disbursed Geographic Scope: Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA Overview: PS, I Love You! provides direct financial support to small…
PS, I Love You! - Stabilization Fund Status: Funds for 2026 have been disbursed Geographic Scope: Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA Overview: PS, I Love You! provides direct financial support to small…
Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a…
Quality Jobs Fund Funder: New World Foundation Focus Area: Job quality, economic development, workforce development Established: 2017 Total Investment: Over $100 million Program Description The…
RAISEfashion Production Fund Grant Status: Past deadline (application deadline was March 30, 2022) Geographic Scope: United States-based brands only Focus Areas: Production funding for fashion brands…
Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund Funder: NY Empire State Development, implemented by National Development Council (NDC) Geographic Scope: New York State Program Purpose: Grant program to…
RAMAC Foundation Microgrant Program Overview: The RAMAC Foundation provides microgrants to organizations in need of support for projects with an educational component. Geographic Scope: Located East…
RDFC Grant Program Funder: Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) in partnership with the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) Status: Active, recurring annual program Geographic Scope: CCEC…
Readiness and Resilience Fund Status: Active emergency response fund Geographic Scope: Minnesota, particularly Twin Cities area Focus Areas: - Emergency support for LGBTQ+ small businesses - Support…
Ready for Business Fund Overview: A grant program providing financial support to LGBTQ+ and allied small business owners and entrepreneurs. Geographic Scope: Washington State, Seattle area Focus…
Ready for Business Fund Overview: GSBA grant program supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs. Geographic Scope: Washington State, particularly Seattle area Focus Areas: - LGBTQ+-owned and…
Ready for Business Fund Overview: Grant program supporting small business owners, particularly LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and those from underrepresented communities. Geographic Scope: Washington State…