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.
Baybrook Retail Improvement Grant (BRIG) Funder: Greater Baybrook Alliance Inc (MD, US) Purpose: Offers business owners funding to significantly improve commercial building fronts along Baybrook's…
Baybrook Revitalization Fund (BRF) Funder: Greater Baybrook Alliance Inc (MD, US) Purpose: The Baybrook Revitalization Fund's mission is to foster wealth creation and economic growth in underserved…
BBA Mini-Grant Funder: Beacon Business Alliance (Seattle, WA) Status: Limited 2023 funds available; accepting applications until funds are depleted Geographic Scope: Beacon Hill neighborhood,…
BCDA Business Loan (Gap Financing) Program Program Type: Revolving loan fund providing gap financing Geographic Scope: Boone County, Nebraska Overview: BCDA does NOT offer traditional business loans.…
BEA Entrepreneurs Fund Status: Active (launched May 20, 2021) Amount: $50 million evergreen investment fund Focus Areas: - Seed, start-up, and early-stage capital for Black-owned businesses -…
BeaverCorps Training Program Program Provider: OAEC WATER Institute in partnership with Beaver Institute Award Type: Full tuition scholarships (for limited time) Geographic Scope: California…
Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 1 Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Farm Viability Institute Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview Note:…
Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 2 Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Farm Viability Institute Amount: US $50,001 - US $200,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Beginning…
Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview…
BENI Business Covid Relief Grant Status: Closed (was available early January 2021) Geographic Scope: Belair-Edison Main Street corridor, Baltimore, MD Funder: Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. (BENI)…
Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 26, 2025 Summary The Beyond Open Grants program aims to…
Overview _NOTE: Applicants must be an existing BGE electric and/or gas customer in good standing with BGE._ About BGE BGE is Maryland’s largest natural gas and electric utility, providing safe and…
Big Sky Trust Fund Grant - Job Creation Funder: State of Montana (administered by Big Sky Economic Development) Status: Active as of February 2020; current status unknown Geographic Scope: Montana…
Big Sky Trust Fund Grant - Planning/Feasibility Funder: State of Montana (administered by Big Sky Economic Development) Status: Active as of February 2020; current status unknown Geographic Scope:…
BizBoost Funder: Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (federally funded program) Program Type: Technical and financial assistance program for small businesses Target Participants: Small businesses…
BizLite Online Learning Overview: BizLite Online Learning is a free, self-paced online course designed for early-stage and new entrepreneurs to provide foundational knowledge on building and growing…
Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant Overview: Direct cash assistance grant program for Black and minority-owned small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Status: Past program (2020); May have future…
Boost Nassau Nonprofit and Special-Purpose District Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nassau County, New York Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Boost Nassau Nonprofit and Special-Purpose District…
Boreal Waters Community Foundation: Small Business Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The…
Branded Program Organization: Food Export USA–Northeast and Food Export Association of the Midwest USA Overview: The Branded Program provides 50 percent cost reimbursement for a wide variety of…