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	Temporary Pop-up Patio Program	Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan	Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communitie	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ProsperUs Detroit Lending Program	Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	NYS Grown & Certified ITRD Grant Program- Track 1 – Small-scale	New York Farm Viability Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ruth Mott Foundation Grants	Ruth Mott Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GJDC Contractor Financing Program	Greater Jamaica Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RAISEfashion Production Fund Grant	RaiseFashion Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Incentive	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	Varies
State	Employer Security Clearances Costs Tax Credit (ESCC)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Economic Development Grant	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Innovation Initiative (RII) - Technical Assistance Program	Center on Rural Innovation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BCDA Business Loan (Gap Financing) Program	Bcda Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant	California State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$3K – $70K
Foundation	EBCF: Impact Grants	Eastern Bank Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Branded Program	Food Export Usa - Northeast	Rolling	50% cost reimbursement
Foundation	Downtown IMPACT Grant	Cedar Skyline Corp Dba Main St Waterl	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Month Activation Grant	City of Boston	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	Rural Energy For America Program (REAP) Grant-Technical Assistance	Agriculture Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OneMPLS Fund Grants	The Minneapolis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amplifying Opportunity in Broome County	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	$500M
Foundation	Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America: Financial Sustainability Grant	Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America	Rolling	$50K – $75K
Foundation	Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program)	Columbia River Economic Development	Rolling	$500
State	Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Grant Program	Wyoming Business Council	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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