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.
Support Lubbock Fund Program Status: Announced April 22, 2020; funding deployed by mid-May 2020. APPEARS CLOSED/EXPIRED Partners: Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA), Market Lubbock, Inc.,…
Survive & Thrive SPICE Program Organization: Exponential Impact (XI) Geographic Scope: Colorado Springs, Colorado Program Type: Business support and funding program Overview New iteration of the…
Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund Funder: National Alliance to End Homelessness Status: Active funding opportunity Geographic Scope: United States Background: Established in honor of…
Susan's Savings First Time Home Buyers Program Funder: Trilogy Health Services Foundation (Initiated by Susan Bufford, wife of Trilogy Founder Randy Bufford) Purpose: To help Trilogy employees save…
Sustainable Jersey Grants - PSE&G Partnership Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sustainable Jersey Amount: US $2,500 - US $12,500 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G…
SWED Ag Grant Fund Overview: The SWED Ag Grant Fund is capitalized through a partnership between Wicomico County, PNC Bank, and the Maryland Agricultural & Resource Based Industry Development…
Overview Synchrony Pillars Project Grant The Synchrony Pillars Project Grant is a way for SYNCHRONY to recognize small business owners who propel their communities and businesses forward. The Pillars…
Target Sector Trade Show Grant Purpose: Grant to offset the cost of up to 50% of trade show booth at a new trade show to your company. Geographic Scope: Bradenton Area, Florida Focus Areas: Trade…
Tech Skilling Grants - New Hire On-the-Job Training Overview: Reimburses up to 50% of wages of newly hired tech employees for up to 3 months. Grant reduces onboarding costs while new employee…
Tech Skilling Grants - Registered Tech Apprenticeship Program Overview: Covers up to $5K of occupational skills training for registered tech apprentices. Grant supports customized talent development…
Part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. OCAST administers U.S. Treasury/State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding to enhance access to capital for startups and small businesses in…
Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The…
Technology and Manufacturing (TEAM) Fund Overview: The TEAM Fund supports technology and manufacturing businesses with no-interest loans to facilitate growth and innovation. Geographic Scope: Seven…
Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) Overview: A 501(c)(3) community foundation program that invests human and financial capital in innovative enterprises. TVA aims to build and strengthen the…
Temporary Pop-up Patio Program Status: Active program (developed in partnership with City of Dallas) Geographic Scope: Downtown Dallas, Texas Partner: City of Dallas Overview: Downtown Dallas, Inc.,…
Temporary Pop-up Patio Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Downtown Dallas Partners: Downtown Dallas, Inc. in partnership with the City of Dallas Focus Areas: Support for local businesses to…
The Freed Fellowship $2500 Small Business Grant Status: Active/Open Award Amount: $2,500 Target Audience: Small businesses Purpose: Support for small businesses looking for resources, mentorship, and…
The Gusto Impact Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Gusto Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Gusto Impact Awards, launched by Gusto, honor small businesses…
The Heart of Jtown Resiliency Fund Status: Past funding cycle (final deadline was August 2nd, year not specified but context suggests 2020 COVID relief program) Geographic Scope: San Francisco…
The Julie Ellison Delgrosso Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Julie…