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.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Status: Active (returned October 2022, ongoing distribution) Geographic Scope: Statewide Pennsylvania Focus Areas: - Accessible and affordable capital…
Goals are to increase the number of small businesses that export, increase the value of exports and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.
STEP Financial Assistance Awards Funder: Maine International Trade Center (MITC), administered through U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Status: Actively…
Sterling T. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Sterling T. Lewis Memorial Scholarship, administered by the…
Storefront Grant Funder: San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE) Geographic Scope: San Antonio Eastside Focus Areas: Small business enhancement, visual impact improvement in the community…
Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) Status: Currently not accepting applications; next cycle opportunities for 2025 to be announced soon. Geographic Scope: Downtown Kodiak, Alaska (specifically…
Storefront Restoration Grant Status: Program closed (application period ended June 2020) Geographic Scope: Downtown Dallas, Texas Overview: Downtown Dallas, Inc. established a Storefront Restoration…
Storefront Restoration Program Status: Closed (application period ended June 2020) Geographic Scope: Downtown Dallas Focus Areas: Financial assistance for storefront damage restoration Eligibility:…
Storefront Upfit Grant Funder: Raleigh Civic Ventures (RCV), funded by Duke Energy Foundation Geographic Scope: Downtown Raleigh, NC (specific mapped areas) Purpose: Incentivize and attract new…
Storefront, Security, and Lighting Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Hillsboro, Oregon Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Storefront, Security, and…
Storm Recovery Grants for Working Waterfront Properties Funder: Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) Status: Completed in 2024; one-time emergency response program Overview: In response to…
Strategic Economic Development Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025…
Strategic Grants: Income and Asset Building Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fairfield County's Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Strategic Grants…
Strategic Investment Program (SIP) Program Type: Property tax exemption program Overview: The Strategic Investment Program (SIP) offers a 15-year property tax exemption on a portion of large capital…
Strategic Partnerships & Investments Program Description: Funding and partnership opportunities for strategic collaborations and investments in community initiatives. Geographic Scope: San Antonio…
Strategic Workforce Training Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $2,600,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The…
Streatery Winter Ready Grant Funder: Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture (MONC) Geographic Scope: Washington, DC (multiple District Bridges Main Street corridors) Focus Areas: - Support for…
Student Venture Capital Fund (SVCF) Overview: An educational program providing hands-on venture capital investing experience for MSU students in the FI 444: Entrepreneurial Finance course at Michigan…
Super Bowl LVI Business Connect Funder: Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, National Football League, Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Status: Past program (deadline was February 23,…
USHCC Supplier Readiness Bootcamp Program Name: Supplier Readiness Bootcamp (partnership expansion) Funders: - United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund (USHCCEF) - Anheuser-Busch…