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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Detroit Startup Fund	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program	Montana Business Assistance Connection	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street Small Business Grants	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MEM: Safety Grants	Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program	North Carolina Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation Program	Cedar Rapids Metro	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ready for Business Fund	Greater Seattle Business Assn	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Agricultural Reinvestment Fund	Rural Advancement Foundation Internation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motor City Match	Detroit Economic Growth Corporation	Rolling	Up to $85K
Foundation	Okanogan County Small Business Emergency Grant Program	Alliance 2005	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Agribusiness Innovation Grant - Inquiry less than $30,000	Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT)	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Winnebago County Revolving Loan Fund	Go-edc Foundation Inc	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	Emergency Relief Fund	Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Value Chain Development Grant	Greenwave Organization Corp	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)	Pennsylvania Cdfi Network	Rolling	$45M
Foundation	West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	WCI: Promise Act Grant	West Central Initiative	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Green Business Academy	Thrive New Orleans	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AGRI Minnesota Value Added Grant Program	Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)	Rolling	$1K – $150K
Foundation	Neighborhood Business Grant	Citizens Committee for New York City Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Farm Transition Grant: Research and Development Grant	Connecticut Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Exterior Signage Grant Program	South Euclid Community Urban Redevelopment Corp	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Export Assistance Program	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	From $5K
Foundation	OnPoint Community Credit Union: Events & Sponsorships Grant	Onpoint Community Credit Union	Rolling	$100 – $10K

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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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