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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Clark County Main Street Support Program	Columbia River Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	PEDFA – Tax Exempt Bond Financing	Economic Progress Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Economic Development (CED) Fund	South Carolina Association for	Rolling	$50K – $300K
Foundation	Region 10 Economic Disruption Loan Program	Region 10 League for Economic	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Tire Incentive Program (CA) Grant	California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle)	Rolling	$25K – $650K
Foundation	Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program	Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Salute to Small Business Awards - Entrepreneur Award	Commerce Lexington Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Capital Access Program (MCAP)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects	Prosper Portland	Rolling	$50K – $700K
Foundation	KKR Charitable Donations Grant	Kkr	Rolling	Varies
State	Native American Small Business Support Program	ND Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Grant Program	Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crawford Wildlife Habitat Business & Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Economic Improvement Project (REIP) Grant	Legal Services Alabama Inc	Rolling	$235K
Foundation	Working Washington 2 Grant	Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Jibe Transportation Improvement Grant (TIG) Program	North Natomas Jibe Walk Bike Bus	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Micro-Loan Fund	Regional Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	PS, I Love You! - Large Equipment Fund	The Alliance for Pioneer Square	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program	Dakota Business Lending	Rolling	Varies
State	Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	Rolling	$500K – $1M
Foundation	Student Venture Capital Fund (SVCF)	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Supplier Readiness Bootcamp	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ready for Business Fund	The GSBA Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GJDC Airport Concessions Loan Program	Greater Jamaica Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $5M

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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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