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	Downtown and East Side Grant Programs	Lubbock Economic Development Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Strategic Workforce Training Support Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$2.6M
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund Program - Express Program	Commonwealth Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Education and Workforce Development Honors Award Grant	Texas Capital Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Workplace Accessibility Grant	Elevate Rapid City	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Venture Debt Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small CDFI Unrestricted Grant Program	Opportunity Finance Network	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Newark Minigrant Program	The Newark Partnership Inc	Rolling	$6K – $10K
Foundation	Boreal Waters Community Foundation: Small Business Education Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	No-Interest Loan Program	Black Leaders Detroit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Industry 4.0 Technology Grant	Michigan Manufacturing and Technology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0	Brooklyn Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)	Kodiak Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program	Capitalize Albany Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thrive Storefront Grant Program	Central Houston Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	DGI Catalyst Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Revolving Loan Fund (Economic Development Loans)	Bowling Green Community Development Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elm City Opportunity Fund	Central Maine Growth Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program	Great Northern Development Corporation	Rolling	$1.4M
Foundation	Comcast RISE	Portland Business Alliance	Rolling	$40K
State	Mechanical Insulation Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program Training Grants	Commonwealth Corporation Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $200K
Foundation	Microenterprise Program - Microgrants	Southeast Neighborhood Development Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Downtown Muskogee Revitalization Multi-Grant Program	City of Muskogee Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1M

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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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