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.
Ready, Set, Solar! For Rural Businesses Program Organization: Solar United Neighbors (SUN) Program Type: Educational support program (not a direct grant) Overview: A 10-week program that helps walk…
REAL People's Fund Entrepreneurship Loan Program Funder: REAL People's Fund (Revolutionary Economy for All Local People) Website: realpeoplesfund.org Geographic Scope: Alameda County and Contra Costa…
Rebuild Distressed Communities (RDC) Program - Small Business Grants Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Local Initiatives Support Group (LISC), and Chicago…
Rebuild Texas Fund Geographic Scope: Texas (41 counties affected by Hurricane Harvey) Focus Areas: Long-term disaster recovery, community rebuilding Overview: The Rebuild Texas Fund was launched…
Recover St. Lucie Workforce Training and Development Programs Status: COVID-19 relief program (launched September 2020) Geographic Scope: St. Lucie County, Florida Funding Source: Federal CARES Act…
Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing…
Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) Last Updated: March 22, 2024 Summary The…
Red Cedar Ventures Opportunity Fund Overview: Follow-on funding from Red Cedar Ventures as portfolio companies grow beyond pre-seed stage. Geographic Scope: Michigan, US Award Type: Equity investment…
Region 10 Business Loan Fund Funder: Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Geographic Scope: Region 10 service area (Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel…
Region 10 Economic Disruption Loan Program Funder: Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Geographic Scope: Region 10 service area (Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San…
Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prosper Portland Amount: US $5,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Reimagine Oregon Economic…
Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prosper Portland Amount: US $50,000 - US $700,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The…
Renaissance Block Challenge (RBC) Funder: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Program Status: Active; ninth consecutive year as of 2019; current status unknown as of 2026-04-03 Award Amount: Up to…
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction…
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant RUST grants may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove, or replace UST project tanks to…
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Water Resources Control Board Amount: US $3,000 - US $70,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2026…
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan RUST loans may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove or replace project tanks, including…
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Water Resources Control Board Amount: US $10,000 - US $750,000 Last Updated: January 24,…
Reset Tourism Fund Overview: The UnTours Foundation's flagship investment fund providing flexible and affordable capital to tourism entrepreneurs and businesses building a more sustainable,…
Resilience and Recovery Fund Program Status: Zero-interest emergency loan program (COVID-19 relief, launched April 1, 2020) Geographic Scope: Tulsa, Oklahoma Overview: In partnership with Tulsa…