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.
Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative Status: Awarded December 2022; applications closed March 15, 2023 Funder: Women's Foundation of Oklahoma Geographic Scope: All 77…
Women's Development Initiatives Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Women's Development Initiatives Grant…
Workforce Grant Purpose: Helps businesses with new hire training, job marketing, and recruitment costs to support workforce expansion. Award: Up to $250 per application with a lifetime maximum of…
Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Express Program Program: Part of Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Administering Agency: Massachusetts Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Purpose: Provide…
Workforce Training Fund Program - Express Program Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Just-in-time, off-the-shelf workforce training…
Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Customized workforce training and development…
Workforce Training Fund Program ( General Program) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Amount: US $10,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Workforce…
Workforce Training Grant Program Program Type: Reimbursable grant for employee workforce development Overview: An AAEDC program that provides reimbursable grants to qualified businesses to support…
Working Capital Loan Type: Small Business Loan Overview: Working capital loans provide access to cash that can be used for a variety of projects and investments that would otherwise be out of reach…
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative- Business Enhancement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025…
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative- Service Provider & Producer Association Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated:…
Working WA 3 Grant Award Amount: $20,000 Geographic Scope: Washington State Focus Areas: COVID-19 pandemic relief for hospitality and entertainment businesses Eligible Business Types: - Restaurants -…
Working Washington 2 Grant Award Amount: $10,000 Geographic Scope: Clallam County, Washington Focus Areas: COVID-19 pandemic relief for small businesses Eligibility Requirements: - Fewer than 20…
Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG) Status: Closed (budget cycle ended 06/30/2021) Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Geographic Scope: Statewide Washington;…
Working Washington Small Business Grant Program Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Overview: Emergency grant program to support very small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Initial $5…
Workplace Accessibility Grant Purpose: Offers financial assistance to local businesses making necessary workplace modifications for employees with disabilities. Eligible Uses: - Physical…
Women United Microgrants Overview Program Name: WU Microgrants Description: Women United Microgrants are designed to offer a small investment to women entrepreneurs to help sustain and/or grow their…
XI Survive & Thrive Organization: Exponential Impact (XI) Geographic Scope: Colorado Springs and El Paso County, Colorado Program Type: Business recovery and growth support program Program Origin &…
YippityDoo Big Idea Grant Overview: Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street. Contact for Information: - Email: info@vannessmainstreet.org - Phone: 202.421.7825 - Address: 3503…
Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 3 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Government of Yukon Amount: C $100,001 - C $500,000 Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Yukon…