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.
Bricks & Clicks Grant Program Status: Active, ongoing since 2024 Geographic Scope: Downtown Vancouver, WA - Priority given to Main Street businesses from 5th to 15th Street; secondary priority to…
Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrants Focus: Placemaking activities for downtown areas and main streets Purpose: Fund mini placemaking activities that bring together community residents, local…
Brighter Future Fund Overview: The Brighter Future Fund provides grants to farmers across the country to assist in successfully improving resilience, enhancing farm viability, and accessing land.…
Bringing Back Businesses Basalt Fund Overview: COVID-19 relief fund providing restaurant and small business support in the Town of Basalt. Funded by local donors to help businesses mitigate economic…
Broadway Beautiful Grant Funder: West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC) Program Year: 2026 Geographic Scope: Properties within 100 feet of West Broadway Avenue Eligible Applicants: Business…
Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. Micro-Loans Overview: Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. is a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) providing financing to under-served…
Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. Micro-Loans Overview: Financing program for under-served minority and immigrant entrepreneurs and low-income small business owners to increase financial stability and…
Building and Business Improvement Program (BBIP) Funder: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Geographic Scope: Downtown Jamestown, New York Program Status: Program was announced in 2021; current status…
Building Better Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Small Business Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The…
Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The City of Birmingham Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Building…
Business & Entrepreneurship Resource Program - Online Business Center Portal Status: Future program (in development) Overview: Establish an online resource providing tools and templates for business…
Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) Program Status: Active funding program Funding Purpose: Provides legal and marketing services support to early-stage technology companies and startups Award Example:…
Business Accounting & Legal Grant Award Amount: $8,000 Overview: Register for a 6-part course and check eligibility to receive the $8,000 grant. Geographic Scope: Not specified Contact Information: -…
Business Boost Grant Program Organization: Downtown Asheboro Inc. Geographic Scope: Downtown Asheboro Historic District (physical storefront location required) Program Vision: Foster a downtown…
Business Bootcamp Overview: An entrepreneurship support program offered by SCCF as part of their business support services. Program Details - Type: Accelerator program for entrepreneurs - Geographic…
Business Development Grants Funder: United Way of Greater Charlottesville in partnership with Minority Business Alliance of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Status: Active; accepting…
Business Expansion Program (BEP) Program Type: Cash-based incentive program Overview: The Oregon Business Expansion Program (BEP) is a cash-based incentive program based on the estimated increase in…
Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund Overview: A partnership between the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) and PeopleFund to support business growth and access to capital for…
Business Growth Accelerator Status: Active, accepting applications for 2025 cohort Overview: A comprehensive support program for entrepreneurs offering expert-driven education, coaching, and…
Business Improvement Grant Funder: Bryan Development Foundation Geographic Scope: Downtown Bryan, Ohio Purpose: Help building owners make improvements and protect their investments through matching…