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	Careers in Technology Tuition Reimbursement Program	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	50-90% of training costs
Foundation	ALX B2B Grant Program	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $535K
Foundation	Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa	Alphamundi Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shared Pathways Fund	Alphamundi Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Daraja Impact	Alphamundi Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brighter Future Fund	American Farmland Trust	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	SBIR Innovative Molecular Analysis Technology (IMAT) Development for Cancer Research and Clinical Care	Arizona Bioindustry Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NIH Niche Assessment Program	Arizona Bioindustry Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Venture Pitch Competition	Arizona Community College Coordinating	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Yuma Food Business Incubator - Restaurant Startup Boot Camp	Arizona Community College Coordinating	Rolling	$145K
Foundation	No-Interest Loan Program	Black Leaders Detroit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kansas Department of Commerce: Economic Development Grant	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP)	Brattleboro Development Credit Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. Micro-Loans	Brooklyn Alliance Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
Foundation	EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0	Brooklyn Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	B:Side Credit Builder Program	Bside Capital	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	B:Side Fund SBA 504 Loans	Bside Capital	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	B:Side Fund SBA 7(a) Loans	Bside Capital	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	B:Side Lender Giveaway Program	Bside Capital	Rolling	$500M
Foundation	Grants Program for Nonprofits (and small businesses): Round 6	California Association of Nonprofits	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Manufacturer's Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Program	California Statewide Certified	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Rural Small Business Loan Program	California Statewide Certified	Rolling	$100K – $350K
Foundation	USDA Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)	California Statewide Certified	Rolling	$150K – $250K

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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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