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	West Side Vitality Grant	The Greater Beloit Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Fund Lifeline Loan (LHOME)	The Housing Partnership Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
Foundation	IDEApitch Prize Competition	The Idea Village Inc	Rolling	$100K – $250K
Foundation	OneMPLS Fund Grants	The Minneapolis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ZenBusiness	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fourth Generation Grants	The Minneapolis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Enhancement Grant	The Rosewood Initiative	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Small Business Management Scholarships	Travel Portland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Local Chamber Grant Program	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Avanzar Small Business Accelerator	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	USHCC Community Navigator Pilot Program (USHCCBizNav)	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	$5M
Foundation	Supplier Readiness Bootcamp	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Matchmaking Program	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ELEVATE TOGETHER	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Green Builds Business	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighborhood Assistance Commercial Facade Grant	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	InvestTVL Entrepreneur Microloans	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Lucas County Small Business Stabilization Grant	Toledo Area Chamber Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	EITC for Pre-K Scholarship Donations	United Way of Chester County Inc	Rolling	$10K – $200K
Foundation	Envision Enterprise Grants	United Way of Greater Charlottesville	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Reset Tourism Fund	Untours Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	UnDreamed Of Award	Untours Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Disaster Relief Grants for Dental Practices	Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc	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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