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.
South Lake Tahoe Small Business Fund Status: Currently closed - no funding available. Applications were previously accepted May 20 - June 3, 2020. Geographic Scope: City of South Lake Tahoe Focus…
South Queens Capital Access Loans Purpose: Loans for growing Southeast Queens businesses. Award Amount: Up to $300,000 Geographic Scope: Southeast Queens, New York Eligibility: Growing businesses in…
Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: July…
Spark Good Local Grants Status: Active/Open Award Range: $250 to $5,000 Recurrence: Quarterly cycles Overview: Local business grants operating on a quarterly application cycle. Applicants can secure…
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Status: No longer accepting new applications as of 2026-04-03 Overview: The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was designed to generate economic development activity in…
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Status: No longer accepting new applications at this time. Overview: The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was launched to generate economic development activity in…
Spotlight on Business Awards Funder: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Status: Active - 2026 application details coming soon Geographic Scope: Pierce County, Washington and South Sound region…
Spring Mini-Grants Program Organization: Ventures (Seattle, WA) Website: venturesnonprofit.org Program Overview The Spring Mini-Grant program has been deployed annually since 2020 to provide support…
SSA #79 Security Camera Rebate Program Funder: Special Service Area (SSA) #79 Geographic Scope: SSA #79 service area (Pulaski-Elston region, Chicago, IL) Program Description: Property owners and…
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant – Loan TA Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $700,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary…
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Louis County Port Authority Grant Last Updated: June 10, 2025 Summary The St. Louis County Port Authority…
St. Louis Restaurant Tornado Relief Fund Status: Ongoing with rolling applications (Round Two closed August 11, 2025; additional rounds may open) Geographic Scope: St. Louis area affected by the May…
Stabilization Grants Overview: Stabilization grants are awarded to help Philadelphia small business owners overcome barriers affecting their ability to stabilize or grow. These grants support…
Start Up Grand Forks Status: Pilot program (three-year) Geographic Scope: Grand Forks, North Dakota Focus Areas: Seed funding for entrepreneurs and small business startups Overview: Start Up Grand…
START-UP NY Funder: New York State Geographic Scope: New York State, on or near eligible university or college campuses Focus Areas: Advanced manufacturing, biotech and life sciences, computers and…
StartUP Respite Grant Program Overview: Provides funding for new respite programs or businesses in Wisconsin. Application requests are accepted throughout the year. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin…
Startup Shenandoah Valley (S2V) Overview: A regional business mentorship program providing customized coaching, tailored mentoring, and support on all aspects of running a successful business for…
The Startup State Initiative celebrates, inspires, and empowers Utah entrepreneurs and those who support them. Funding sources include small business loans, grants, venture capital, angel investors,…
State Energy Program: Small Business Energy Audit and Retrofit To identify cost-effective opportunities to lower energy usage and lower utility bills. Details - Agency: Wyoming Energy Authority -…
State Farm Grant for Community Economic Development Program Funder: State Farm Grant Recipient: Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!) Award Date: February 18, 2025 Award Status:…