Small Business Grants

Last updated July 21, 2026

There are currently 1,003 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Community Economic Development (CED) Planning Grant	Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	State Farm Grant for Community Economic Development Program	Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	FTZ Feasibility Study Subsidy	Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Small Business Grant and Program Assistance (SBGPA)	Greater Manchester Chamber Of	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	Winnebago County Rural Revolving Loan Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $40K
Foundation	Winnebago County Revolving Loan Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	Downtown Reading Facade Grant	Greater Reading Chamber & Economic	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Ignite Fund	Ignite Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ascend Fund	Ignite Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Nebraska Seed Investment Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Venture Debt Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Invest Nebraska Loan Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Iowa Center Microloan Program	Iowa Center for Economic Success	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Iowa Center Loan Fund CDFI	Iowa Center for Economic Success	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund (COVID-19 Response)	Iowa Credit Union Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Impact Investing Loans	Elevance Health Cares Inc	Rolling	$100K – $500K
Foundation	The Heart of Jtown Resiliency Fund	Japantown Community Benefit District Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	JCEDC Microloan Program	Johnson County Economic Development Corp	Rolling	$4K – $10K
Foundation	Entrepreneurship Grants	Latino Community Fund Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Hospitality Industry Worker Crisis Grants	Louisiana Hospitality Foundation	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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