Small Business Grants

Last updated September 19, 2026

There are currently 1,023 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Small Business Emergency Fund	Capital City Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wilkes Entrepreneur Network (WEN) Pitch Night	Wilkes Economic Development	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	PEDFA – Taxable Bond Financing	Economic Progress Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mohawk Valley EDGE Revolving Loan Funds	Economic Development Growth Enterprises	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rockland Trust Grants	Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Trade Partners Grant	Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Revolving Loan Fund	Western Nebraska Housing Opportunit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chaffee County Community Awards: Small Business Development Center Award Grant	Chaffee County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Technology and Manufacturing (TEAM) Fund	Regional Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Small Business Management Scholarships	Travel Portland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cultivator	Maine Center for Enterprise Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP)	Biomedical Research Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	$3K – $4K
Foundation	USDA Appalachia Regional Food Business Center - Business Builder Subawards	Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council	Rolling	$3.3M
Foundation	Bricks & Clicks Grant Program	Vancouvers Downtown Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Small Business & Job Creation Grant	Downtown Long Beach Alliance	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Storefront Restoration Program	Downtown Dallas Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Impact Now Grant	Philippine American Chamber Of	Rolling	$500 – $8K
Foundation	Small Business Loan Program	North Delta Regional Planning &	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	Fire Disaster Relief Grants	City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Workforce Training Fund Program - Express Program	Commonwealth Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Emergency Grants	The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Facade & Building Improvement Grant Program	Central Maine Growth Council	Rolling	Varies

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About small business grants

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are small business grants really free money?

Yes. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid and unlike venture capital, they require no equity. However, most grants come with reporting requirements and must be used for the stated purpose. Some grants reimburse expenses rather than providing upfront cash.

What is the easiest small business grant to get?

Local and state-level grants tend to have less competition than federal programs. Look for community development grants from your city or county, state small business innovation programs, and foundation grants targeted at your specific industry or demographic. Micro-grants under $5,000 often have simpler applications.

Can startups apply for small business grants?

Absolutely. Many grants specifically target early-stage companies. The SBIR and STTR programs fund R&D startups, while foundations and state programs offer startup-specific grants. Some require an existing business entity, while others fund pre-revenue ventures.

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