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.
Upskilling Tucson Grant Status: Active as part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Workforce development for small business employees Award…
Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Agriculture Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Urban Agriculture Cost-Share…
USDA Appalachia Regional Food Business Center - Business Builder Subawards Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Appalachia Regional Food Business Center (ARFBC) Geographic Scope: Ohio,…
USDA Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) Status: Active ongoing program Geographic Scope: Rural areas in California, Nevada, and Arizona; specific California counties served Program Partner: U.S.…
USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Funder: USDA Rural Development Administrator: Mohawk Valley EDGE Geographic Scope: Mohawk Valley region (eligible rural areas) Program Duration: Active…
Helps farmers and agricultural producers turn raw commodities into higher-value products and reach new markets. Funds can be used for planning (feasibility studies, business and marketing plans) or…
USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave Program Name: USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave (formerly USHCC Supplier Development Pilot Program with Blue Wave) Funder: United States Hispanic…
USHCC Community Navigator Pilot Program – "USHCCBizNav" Program Name: USHCCBizNav / USHCC Navigates Small Business Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Award Amount: $5 million grant…
Supports growth of eligible rural small businesses by providing flexible and affordable capital to expand and create new jobs. Apply through approved Rural Investment Companies.
GOEO administers a statewide small business capital access program. It provides capital and technical assistance to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow, succeed, and remain stable,…
Value Chain Development Grant Overview: GreenWave is offering grants to support teams of participants across regional kelp value chains as they tackle bottlenecks, improve infrastructure, and boost…
Value-Added Producer Grant The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled…
Value-Added Producer Grant Program Overview The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and…
Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants Funder: Center for Economic Inclusion, in partnership with Founders First CDC and NEOO Partners Purpose: Accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned…
Vanguard Accelerator Forgivable Loans Funder: Center for Economic Inclusion, in partnership with Founders First CDC and NEOO Partners Purpose: Provide access to forgivable loans to accelerate growth…
Various Funding Programs for Maryland Businesses - Organization: Department of Commerce - Type: State Grant
Venture Debt Fund Funder: Invest Nebraska Corporation Program Type: Venture debt financing Geographic Scope: Nebraska Overview Venture Debt Financing provides a bridge prior to a round of fundraising…
Venture Impact Awards Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, business ventures, economic development Organization Type: THI Program Contact…
Vibrancy Grant Program Overview: The Vibrancy Grant Program supports small businesses located in downtown Greensboro to improve services, expand commercial opportunities, and enhance the visual…
Vibrant Spaces Matching Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Focus Areas: Street-level business vibrancy, exterior enhancements, business activations Background:…