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.
Wells Fargo Matching Grant for Small to Mid-Size Businesses Overview: Partnership between Wells Fargo and United Way of Greater Greensboro to help grow philanthropic giving in small- to mid-sized…
WEPOWER Capital Fund Status: Active investment fund launched August 2021 Geographic Scope: North St. Louis City (with regional focus) Focus Areas: - Black and Latinx entrepreneur support - Community…
West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund Funder: Cornerstone West CDC and True Access Capital, with City of Wilmington ARPA funding Status: Active as part of "Building From Within" program Geographic…
West Side Innovation Fund Funder: City of Wilmington via American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, administered by Cornerstone West CDC with partners True Access Capital and Wilmington Alliance Status:…
West Side Small Business Innovation Grant Funder: Cornerstone West Community Development Corporation (CDC) Status: Active, next round announced for Spring 2026 Geographic Scope: West Side of…
West Side Vitality Grant Funder: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) Geographic Scope: West Side of the City of Beloit, Wisconsin Program Purpose: Support small businesses and…
Whatcom Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund Geographic Scope: Whatcom County, Washington Focus Areas: Economic recovery, small business support following November 2021 floods Award Type: Disaster…
WHIN Rural Entrepreneurship Grant Purpose: Support for rural entrepreneurship initiatives in the WHIN region. Geographic Scope: 10 counties in north-central Indiana (Pulaski, White, Cass, Benton,…
Widen Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Widen Family Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Widen Family Foundation Grant, based in…
Wilkes Entrepreneur Grant Program Status: Active, offered twice yearly (Spring and Fall cycles) Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Support small business growth and…
Wilkes Entrepreneur Network (WEN) Pitch Night Status: Active community event Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Support local innovation and entrepreneurship for both new…
Wilmington Strong Fund Funder: Partnership between West Side Grows Together, Wilmington Alliance, with support from Comenity Bank, Barclays US Consumer Bank, Mayor's Office of Economic Development,…
Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) Funder: State of Vermont (funded through settlement agreement with Entergy regarding Vermont Yankee nuclear plant closure) Funding Source: $2…
Winnebago County Revolving Loan Fund Purpose: A flexible gap financing tool for Winnebago County businesses to provide capital to fuel growth initiatives and expansion plans. Award Range: Program…
Winnebago County Revolving Loan Fund Overview: The Winnebago County Revolving Loan Fund is a flexible gap financing tool for Winnebago County businesses to provide capital to fuel growth initiatives…
Winnebago County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Overview: The Winnebago County Rural Revolving Loan Fund is a flexible gap financing tool to support small and emerging businesses engaged in job creation…
Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants: Industry Sectors Worker Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Amount: US $5,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: February 20,…
Wish Local Empowerment Program Overview: Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street. Contact for Information: - Email: info@vannessmainstreet.org - Phone: 202.421.7825 - Address: 3503…
Women Investing in Women Business Grants Funder: The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc., in partnership with Baird Private Wealth Management and Griffiss Institute Geographic Scope:…
Women Investing in Women Grants Funder: The Women's Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, in partnership with Baird Private Wealth Management and Griffiss Institute Award Amount: $5,000 per grant…