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
Foundation	Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Competition	Cedar Skyline Corp Dba Main St Waterl	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Export Vouchers Grant	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. Micro-Loans	Brooklyn Alliance Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
Foundation	Truist Foundation Grants	Truist Foundation Inc	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Healthy Food Fund	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Community Business Preservation Program - Gunnison Cohort	Region 10 League for Economic	Rolling	$130K
Foundation	Associated Bank Community Action Grant Program	Wisconsin Community Action Program	Rolling	$119K
Foundation	Small Business Loans (Nevada Loan Participation Program)	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	MN Promise Act Grant	West Broadway Business and Area Coalition	Rolling	$7M
Foundation	Farm-Tienda Grant	St Croix Foundation for Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $3.5M
Foundation	Washington State Department of Commerce Lending Agency Grant	Fourth Plain Forward	Rolling	$1.4M
State	Maryland Capital Access Program (MD CAP)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Business Boost Initiative Grant	Hello Alice	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program: Product Development and Research Grant	Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Matching Fund	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	$7M
Foundation	Don Harrington Memorial Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Manufacturing 4.0	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Local Meat Processing Support Program	Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OKC Rescue Program	The Alliance for Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Community Economic Development (CED) Planning Grant	Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	WEPOWER Capital Fund	Wepower	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	Global NY Fund	Fuzehub Inc	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	Render Competition	Access Ventures Inc	Rolling	$100K

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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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