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	Facade Grant Program	Downtown Raleigh Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	LEAP Program (La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program)	East County Economic Development	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Ascend Fund	Ignite Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Supplier Diversity Mini-Grants	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa	Alphamundi Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jack B. Piatt Entrepreneur Scholarship	Piatt Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	$100K – $400K
Foundation	Pennsylvania Optometric Emergency Assistance Program (POEAP)	Vision Benefits of America Inc	Rolling	$8K – $25K
Foundation	Federal Grant for Mobility Sector Manufacturers	Michigan Manufacturing and Technology	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Retail Assistance Mini Grant	Downtown South Bend Inc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Colorado Startup Loan Fund	Community Enterprise Development	Rolling	Up to $150K
State	Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AI MicroGrant	Elevate Rapid City	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CAAL Ignite Fund	Coalition of Asian American Leaders	Rolling	$350K
Foundation	Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant	Missouri Technology Corporation	Rolling	$150K – $500K
Foundation	GBEDC Discretionary Grant Program	The Greater Beloit Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Corrective Action Fund	Environment Dept Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SMIF: Promise Act Grant	Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Job Training Incentive Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $200K
State	One North Carolina Small Business Program		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grant Program	Goosefoot Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Prospera Loan Program	Gallatin Development Corporation Dba	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program Grant	California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Skip Monthly Grants	Van Ness Group Inc	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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