Small Business Grants

Last updated July 21, 2026

There are currently 1,003 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	MEDC Capital Access Program	Michigan Manufacturing and Technology	Rolling	$5K – $20M
Foundation	Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Collateral Support	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Climate Finance	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Microloans (Battle Born Growth Capital Access Fund)	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Small Business Loans (Nevada Loan Participation Program)	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Central Providence Opportunities Resident Advisory Council Community Impact Fund	Olneyville Housing Corporation	Rolling	$5K – $200K
Foundation	Artist Professional Development Mini Grants	North Central Mass Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Small Business Loan Program	North Delta Regional Planning &	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	North Iowa Small Business Recovery & Continuity Fund	North Iowa Corridor Economic	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	NWREC Business Disaster Loan Program	North West Rural Electric Cooperative	Rolling	Up to 5 years at 0% interest
Foundation	Child Care Finance Program	Northwest Minnesota Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Initiative (SBI)	Norton Sound Economic	Rolling	Up to $35K
Foundation	BeaverCorps Training Program	Occidental Arts and Ecology Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Readiness and Resilience Fund	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Equity Fund	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Resiliency Fund	Potlatch Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ProsperUs Detroit Lending Program	Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	SBA 504 Loan Program	Purchase Area Development District Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5M
Foundation	PADD Loan Programs	Purchase Area Development District Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5M
Foundation	ZooLabs Fund Grant	ZooLabs	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative	Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	SBY Brand Boost Grant	Salisbury University Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Strategic Partnerships & Investments	San Antonio Area Foundation	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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