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.
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:…
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,…