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	Disaster Relief Grants for Dental Practices	Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI)	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	On-the-Job Training (OJT)	Suncoast Workforce Board Inc	Rolling	Up to 50% of participant/employee wages
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	$15K – $250K
Foundation	Rural Jump-Start Program Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Zero Interest Loan Program (ZILP)	Main Street Gettysburg Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Building and Business Improvement Program (BBIP)	Jamestown Renaissance Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SmartSTART Business Plan Competition	Martinsville-henry County Economic	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	MMDC Facade Improvement Grant	Middle Michigan Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	USHCC Community Navigator Pilot Program (USHCCBizNav)	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	$5M
Foundation	UnDreamed Of Award	Untours Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Tory Burch Fellows Program	Tory Burch Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Farmer's Market Program	Built Oregon	Rolling	Varies
State	Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF)	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 1	New York Farm Viability Institute Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Tech Skilling Grants - Registered Tech Apprenticeship Program	For-m Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund	National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award	Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Morgan Startup Grants	Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $2K
State	Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (Ward8CIF) Grant Program - Round 2 FY26	DSLBD Current Funding	Rolling	$896K – $43M
Foundation	Big Sky Trust Fund Grant - Job Creation	Big Sky Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants	Community Foundation of Johnson County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Freed Fellowship Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$500 – $3K

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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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