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.
Santander Bank Charitable Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santander Consumer Usa Inc Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Santander Bank…
SBA 504 Loan Program Funder: Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) in partnership with TRPDD (Tombigbee Regional Planning and Development District) Overview: SBA 504 loans…
SBA 504 Loan Program Overview: The SBA 504 Loan Program is designed to help small business owners acquire fixed assets — commercial real estate and/or long-life machinery and equipment — without the…
SBA 504 Loan Program – Manufacturer Fee Waiver Initiative Status: Active October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 (Temporary fee elimination) Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide); administered by…
SBA Microloan Type: Flexible Small Business Loan Overview: SBA Microloans provide flexible capital to meet unique business needs, ideal for businesses without extensive financial history. Award…
SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), administered by World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) in partnership with the Governor's Office of…
SBIR and STTR Programs Status: Active/Open Program Names: - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Overview: These programs enable small businesses to…
SBIR-IMAT Funding Opportunity Funder: National Cancer Institute (NCI) Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program Program Type: SBIR companion announcement Geographic Scope: United…
SBIR/STTR Funding Programs Overview: Central Maine Growth Council provides information and support for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal…
SBIR/STTR Match Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-2382 - Program: SBIR/STTR Match Program - Announcement Type: Modified - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…
SBIR/STTR Match Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The SBIR/STTR…
SBIR/STTR Matching Fund Overview: A strategic initiative developed and administered by LaunchTN to advance the commercialization of technology innovation and job creation across Tennessee. The…
SBY Brand Boost Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Downtown Salisbury, Maryland only Background: A partnership between the Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship, the City…
SC Launch Inc. Investment Program Program Name: SC Launch Inc. - SCRA Member Company Investment Program Geographic Scope: South Carolina Background: SC Launch Inc. is SCRA's venture capital…
seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program Overview: seCTer administers $4.5 million over five years in business resiliency and sustainability funding for southeastern Connecticut businesses.…
Security Camera Grant Program Funder: Coliseum Central Business Improvement District (CCBID) Geographic Scope: Coliseum Central Business Improvement District, Hampton, VA Purpose: To help Coliseum…
Security Improvement Grant Funder: Coliseum Central Business Improvement District (CCBID) Geographic Scope: Coliseum Central Business Improvement District, Hampton, VA Award Amount: Matching funds up…
Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM) Funder: Delta Regional Authority Award Amount: $265,226 Status: Seedco received this grant on May 20, 2015 Program Duration: Two-year pilot…
SF Thrives Grants Provider: San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) Status: Past grant program (announced February 3, 2026) Geographic Scope: San Francisco, specifically…
Shared Pathways Fund Funder: AlphaMundi Foundation Program Type: Capital access and financing initiative Geographic Scope: Kenya Focus Areas: - Refugee-led businesses - Refugee-serving businesses -…