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.
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdiction Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $3,500,000 Last Updated: October 22,…
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $3,500,000 Last Updated: November 17,…
Program to diversify the cannabis industry in Washington state by reducing entry and business knowledge barriers with technical assistance, mentorship and grant opportunities.
Educational program offering vertical-specific content to social equity cannabis businesses at no cost.
CanNavigate Program Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Cannabis industry business development and technical assistance…
Capacitor Incubator Program Overview: A hybrid incubation model for entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas to create a first proof of concept, identify target market, and build systems and…
Cape Cod Resilience Fund Status: One-time emergency relief program (created during COVID-19 pandemic) Geographic Scope: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Focus Areas: Direct grants to small business owners to…
Capital Connector Program Overview: A Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program designed to help small business owners find loan capital, coaching, and support to run a strong and resilient business.…
Capital Improvements Matching Grant Program Geographic Scope: Downtown Dallas, Texas Administering Organization: Downtown Dallas, Inc. (Downtown Improvement District) Overview: The Capital…
Careers in Technology Tuition Reimbursement Program Funder: Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council Geographic Scope: Northern Virginia (Alexandria and Arlington) Overview: The…
Credit enhancement helping small and medium-sized businesses in Colorado access loans they would otherwise not get due to insufficient collateral.
Revitalize commercial buildings to spur downtown activity and business growth. Requires 25% match.
Support projects that create and retain jobs in local communities. Requires 50% match.
CDBG Economic Development Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The…
Central Providence Opportunities Resident Advisory Council Community Impact Fund Funder: ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB), administered by the Central Providence Opportunities Resident Advisory…
CFF Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Christopher Family Foundation Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Christopher Family Foundation offers…
Chaffee County Community Awards: Heart of The Rockies Chamber Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chaffee County Community Foundation Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Chaffee County…
Chaffee County Community Awards: Small Business Development Center Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chaffee County Community Foundation Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Chaffee County…
Chevy Chase Main Street Small Business Grants Funder: District Bridges (Chevy Chase Main Street program) Geographic Scope: Chevy Chase area, Washington, DC (Connecticut Avenue and surrounding areas)…
Child Care Business Incentive Grants Funder: Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Geographic Scope: Iowa (Cedar Rapids Metro region mentioned) Focus…