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.
Comcast RISE Grant Program Overview: Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment) is a grant program designed to support small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 and help them…
Commercial & Industrial Lighting Program Funder: South Central Power Company Geographic Scope: South Central Power Company service territory (Ohio) Eligibility: - Commercial and industrial business…
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Status: Currently active Geographic Scope: Washington, DC Focus Areas: Commercial property acquisition assistance for businesses Overview: Through this fund, CFE…
Provides down payment assistance through grants to eligible DC-based businesses looking to acquire commercial property located in the District. Businesses must own and occupy the property for at…
Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program Overview: Revolving loan fund for restoration, renovation, rehabilitation, and preservation of commercial buildings within the City of Franklin. Administrator:…
Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Energy Administration Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Maryland Energy Administration's Fiscal Year 2025…
Community Benefit Fund — Community Well-Being Funder: Yerba Buena Partnership with support from district residents, businesses, and donations Overview: Annual grants to support projects and events…
Community Business Preservation Program - Gunnison Cohort Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Business Funding & Incentives Division Sponsoring Entity:…
Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (NE) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Economic Development Amount: US $125,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: June 11, 2025…
Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Funder: South Central Dakota Regional Council Geographic Scope: South Central Dakota region (including Stutsman County, North Dakota) Program Type: Low-cost…
Community Economic Development (CED) Fund Program Created: 2000 (SC General Assembly via SC Community Economic Development Act) Overview: The CED grant program supports certified community…
Community Economic Development (CED) Planning Grant Funder: Office of Community Services (OCS), US Department of Health and Human Services Grant Recipient: Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama…
Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants Funder: Franklin County (federal CARES Act funding) Administrator: Columbus Urban League Status: Launched August 2020; applications opened early…
Community Grant Program Status: Temporarily suspended Geographic Scope: South Whidbey Island, Washington (Clinton to Greenbank, approximately 59 square miles) Program Description: For many years,…
Community Grants Overview: Strategic grants awarded to local agencies and programs addressing critical community needs in Newaygo County and affiliate counties (Lake, Mecosta, Osceola). Geographic…
Community Incubator Kitchen Project Geographic Scope: Faith in Place network (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin) Program Focus: - Food entrepreneurship support - Kitchen incubator space rental -…
Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF) Overview: A comprehensive small business development and equity-like capital expansion model launched in 2021 with a multi-million-dollar grant from PNC Bank. Key…
Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) Small Business Grant Status: Currently CLOSED Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties) Focus Areas: -…
Community Support Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City & County of Denver Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Community Support Mini Grants program, offered…
Competitive Edge Grant Funder: Georgetown Main Street (GMS), a DC Main Street program Status: Applications for 2026 are closed. Next round opens early 2027. Geographic Scope: Georgetown Main Street…