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.
Small Business Grant and Program Assistance (SBGPA) Funder: City of Manchester, NH (promoted by Greater Manchester Chamber) Program Status: Active grant program designed to help small business owners…
Small Business Grants Overview: Critical grants distributed to independently owned island businesses to help them recover and rebuild following hurricanes and natural disasters. Geographic Scope:…
Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Funder: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and SomerCor Geographic Scope: Chicago Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts including…
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Small Business…
Small Business Initiative (SBI) Overview: The NSEDC Small Business Initiative is a competitive grant program that helps spur economic activity and job growth by supporting entrepreneurs in developing…
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Grant Program This program is designed to match funds for Wyoming companies who have been awarded Phase…
Small Business Investment Forum (SBIF) Business Plan Competition Funder: Partnership of City of Martinsville, Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, EDC, HD Web Studio, Patrick Henry…
Small Business Investment Grant (RFP #23-02) Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce • Community Reinvestment Project Status: Award period closed (40 grants awarded as of October 1, 2024)…
Small Business Leader Award Status: Past initiative (held 2014-2016) Overview: A national award recognizing innovation and growth in mission, impact, and financial sustainability among mission-driven…
Small Business Loan Assistance Overview: The Small Business Loan Assistance program provides financing options designed to promote the expansion and growth of small businesses and increase employment…
Small Business Loan Program Funder: North Delta Regional Planning & Development District, Inc. (RESTORE Louisiana) Program Status: Application period closed (was May 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)…
Small Business Loan Program Overview: Loan program for island businesses struggling to recover from Hurricane Ian. Program Details: - Launch Date: Recently announced (as of October 2024) -…
Small Business Loans (Nevada Loan Participation Program) Overview: The Nevada Loan Participation Program works with Nevada banks and credit unions to offer more flexible funding to Nevada's small…
Small Business Management Program Scholarships Overview: A 10-month comprehensive business training and scholarship program offered through a partnership between the Portland Metro Chamber and…
Small Business Management Scholarships Program Status: Closed (as of extraction date) Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon Overview: The Travel Portland Education and Training Foundation, in…
BCDA Small Business Marketing Program Program Type: Tiered marketing support program with optional packages Geographic Scope: Boone County, Nebraska Overview: BCDA offers a tiered marketing program…
Small Business Microloan Purpose: Designed to support small businesses who need financial assistance to start, expand, or sustain their business operations. Key Features: The program provides…
Small Business Month Activation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $9,500 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Small Business Month Activation Grant In…
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Grant Award Amount: $5,000 Eligibility: - Small businesses with ≤500 employees - Must pre-register - Must meet program criteria Purpose: Provides…
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) Overview: Developed in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year…