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	Idaho Workforce Development Council: Employer Grant	Idaho Workforce Development Council	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	JobsOhio: Small Business Grant	Jobsohio	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund	Central Baltimore Partnership Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$100 – $100M
Foundation	Make it Minnesota Cost-Share Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Iowa Center Loan Fund CDFI	Iowa Center for Economic Success	Rolling	Varies
State	ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$15M – $1B
Foundation	Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Project Support Grant	Missouri Technology Corporation	Rolling	$150K – $500K
Foundation	Mission Main Street Grants	Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation	Rolling	$250K
Foundation	Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program	Growth Organization of Topekashawnee Co	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Glazer Family Small Business Fund Grant	Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Future of Work Accelerator Grant	Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Drive Your Business Program	Pennsylvania Cdfi Network	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Extended Kane County Manufacturing Grant Program	Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center	Rolling	Varies
State	Small, Minority-Owned Business Sports Wagering Assistance Fund (SWAF)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program	Greater Wilkes-barre Industrial	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Toledo Business Growth Fund	Economic and Community Development	Rolling	$150K – $2M
Foundation	Met-Ed Sustainable Energy Fund Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Foundation	Marketing Sponsorship	Coliseum Central Business	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	XI Survive & Thrive	Exponential Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Strategic Partnerships & Investments	San Antonio Area Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Remote Setting Shellfish Aquaculture Loan Fund	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HOB Vibrancy Grant	Heart of Brevard	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CORI Innovation Fund	Center on Rural Innovation 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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