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	Small Business Start-up Grants	Carpenter Contractor Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GEEDC Grants	Greater Erie Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Innovation Network	Center on Rural Innovation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance	Small Business Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Access to Experts	OEDIT Programs & Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR and STTR Programs	Middle Michigan Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) Small Business Grant	South Central Workforce Development Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Glover Park Main Street Small Business Support Grants	Glover Park Alliance	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Eastern Sierra Green Business Program	High Sierra Energy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PMMI U Skills Fund - For Your Current Workforce	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $15K
State	Negative Economic Impact (SLFRF)	Governor's Office of Planning and Budget	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program - Track B: Small Business Grants	Economic Alliance Snohomish County	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	United for Business	United Way of Southeast Louisiana	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program	Missouri Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants	Jacksonville Onslow Economic Develo	Rolling	$3K – $23K
Foundation	Oneida County Industrial Development Agency PILOT Programs	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant Program	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Michigan Rise Purchase Order (P.O.) Financing	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	$230K
Foundation	Visionary Leadership Program	Maine Center for Enterprise Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Hotel Impact Mitigation Fund	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Exterior Enhancement Grant	Downtown South Bend Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Retail Incentive Grants (Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority)	Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Local Chamber Grant Program	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	$5K – $15K
State	Brownfield Clean-up Revolving Loan Fund	Environment Dept Funding	Rolling	Varies

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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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