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.
California Relief Grant Program Funder: State of California, administered by California Office of the Small Business Advocate Award Amount: Direct grants ranging between $5,000 and $25,000 Program…
California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Funders: GO-Biz and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Geographic Scope: California Target Beneficiaries: Small…
California STEP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The California STEP…
CalRecycle- Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Amount: US $150,000 - US $3,000,000 Last Updated:…
Lending opportunity for social equity licensed cannabis businesses to receive capital to build and improve their current business operations.
Mentorship and funding opportunity for social equity cannabis businesses who have reached critical business development milestones and demonstrated readiness to seek external investments.
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…
Capital Readiness Program - East Coast Hub Funder: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) with National ACE and The Outpost Status: Launched May 31, 2024 (East Coast Hub officially opened)…
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.