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	HartBeat of Main Street Grant	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighborhood Assistance Commercial Facade Grant	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	Microenterprise Loan Program	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capital Readiness Program (East Coast Hub)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Type B Sales Tax Funding	Orange Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington Federal Foundation: Community Impact Grants	Washington Federal Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Training Scholarships	Gallatin Development Corporation Dba	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Development Grant (WI)	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)	Rolling	$50K – $250K
State	Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Small Business Loan Program	California Statewide Certified	Rolling	$100K – $350K
Foundation	The Julie Ellison Delgrosso Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Small Business Grant and Program Assistance (SBGPA)	Greater Manchester Chamber Of	Rolling	$3K – $10K
State	State Energy Program: Small Business Energy Audit and Retrofit	Wyoming Energy Authority	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ALX B2B Grant Program	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Capital Lease	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Facade Improvement Program	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MEDC Capital Access Program	Michigan Manufacturing and Technology	Rolling	$5K – $20M
Foundation	Upskilling Tucson Grant	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Startup Shenandoah Valley (S2V)	Shenandoah Community Capital Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IDEApitch Prize Competition	The Idea Village Inc	Rolling	$100K – $250K
Foundation	Transylvania Tomorrow Small Business Emergency Relief Fund	Heart of Brevard	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CA Green Business Network Efficiency & Electrification Mini-Grants	California Green Business Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Commercial Property Acquisition Fund	City First Enterprises Inc	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Streatery Winter Ready Grant	District Bridges	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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