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.
Virginia 30 Day Fund Overview: A nonprofit organization providing forgivable loans to small businesses in Virginia affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Founded in April 2020 by Pete Snyder…
Visionary Leadership Program Program Type: Leadership development program Geographic Scope: Maine entrepreneurs Focus Areas: Leadership skills enhancement for entrepreneurs and business leaders…
Vitality Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Amount: More than US $300,000 Last Updated: April 11, 2025 Summary…
Vitality Fund-Growth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $551,131 Last Updated: September 16,…
Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Program Type: Non-dilutive grant funding for early-stage businesses Award Amount: $25,000 per recipient; some recipients qualify for additional $25,000 from…
Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Program Focus: Supporting early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs in Louisville through non-dilutive grant funding and accelerator support. Award Details: -…
VOLT Fund (Video Lottery Terminal Fund) Program Type: Long-term loans for small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses Overview: The VOLT Fund is a state-wide business financing program…
VTC Marketing Leverage Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Tourism Corporation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview What is the Virginia Tourism…
WA State Small Business Resiliency Grant Funder: Washington State Overview: Grant program for small business resiliency. Geographic Scope: Washington State Contact for Local Assistance (AHANA Small…
Ward 6 DC Main Streets Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) Amount: US $5,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: December 19,…
Ward 6 Restaurant Resilience & Growth Grant Program Type: Grant for restaurant owners Overview: Grant funding to help restaurants in DC's Ward 6 boost their business with targeted support. Geographic…
Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program) Geographic Scope: Clark County, Washington Overview: A pilot hands-on catalyst program for new entrepreneurs and fast-growth businesses…
Washington Federal Foundation: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington Federal Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Washington…
Washington State Department of Commerce Lending Agency Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Award Amount: $1,390,000 (awarded to Fourth Plain Forward) Geographic Scope: Washington…
WBD Opportunity Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wbd Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The WBD Opportunity Funds support nonprofit organizations that…
WCI: Promise Act Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Central Initiative Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The WCI: Promise Act Grant, in collaboration with the…
Webinar Workshops Program Type: Monthly educational webinars for entrepreneurs Overview: Monthly 90-minute webinars on topics of interest and value to early-stage entrepreneurs. Delivered by…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Wells Fargo’s grant cycle typically begins in February and ends in October of each year._ * _Nonprofit organizations that are interested in being considered for an invitation…
Wells Fargo directs their contributions to non-profit organizations that work to advance the following focus areas:

Community DevelopmentPreventing foreclosure and…
Wells Fargo Diverse Community Capital Program Status: Past initiative (2016-2020) Funder: Wells Fargo Program Name: Wells Fargo Works for Small Business: Diverse Community Capital (DCC) Overview:…