Small Business Grants

Last updated July 22, 2026

There are currently 1,003 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	OKC Rescue Program	The Alliance for Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program	The Alliance for Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Detroit Elevate	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Hatch Detroit	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Detroit Small Business Stabilization Fund (DSBSF)	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Emergency Grants	The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Accelerator Grants Program	The Miami Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zero Waste Grant Program	The Neighborhood Recycling Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quality Jobs Fund	The New World Foundation	Rolling	$100M
Foundation	Green Business Academy	Thrive New Orleans	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resilience and Recovery Fund	Tulsa Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Susan's Savings First Time Home Buyers Program	Trilogy Health Services	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	UG COhatch Scholarship	Underground Network Incorporated	Rolling	$10
Foundation	Façade Improvement Program	WDBID Management Company	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Small Business Recovery Grant	West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IEDA Targeted Small Business Program	West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Downtown Boro's Small Business Grant Program	Wilkes Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Wilkes Entrepreneur Network (WEN) Pitch Night	Wilkes Economic Development	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Associated Bank Community Action Grant Program	Wisconsin Community Action Program	Rolling	$119K
Foundation	Recover St. Lucie Workforce Training and Development Programs	Workforce Development Board of The	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Spring Mini-Grants Program	Ventures	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Snohomish County SBIA (Small Business Innovation & Recovery) Program	Ventures	Rolling	$7K
Foundation	GCRA - Business Improvement Grant Program	City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA)	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	Widen Family Foundation Grant	Widen Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $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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