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	Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program	Franklin Southampton Economic	Rolling	$5K – $35K
Foundation	Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP)	Brattleboro Development Credit Corp	Rolling	Varies
State	Open 4 Business	Economic Development Authority	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	Vitality Fund-Growth Fund Grant	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $551K
Foundation	Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant	Kenneth Kendal King Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
State	Utah Rural Jobs	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Phase 0 KickStarter Grant	Maine Technology Institute	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Business Boost Grant Program	Downtown Asheboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Mastercard Innovation Fund Grant	Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth	Rolling	$200K – $250K
Foundation	Back to Business - Grant Fund (Kansas City)	Missouri Restaurant Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Promise in Action Rock Quarry Road Corridor Small Business Grant	Se Raleigh Promise Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coliseum Central Security Improvement Grant	Coliseum Central Business	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	First Path Program	Southwest Michigan First Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP)	New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Entrepreneurship Grants	Latino Community Fund Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
State	Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund	MD Dept of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JPT Foundation Entrepreneurial Grant	The John Tramontano Jr Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Paul Profeta Community Entrepreneurship Program	New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Coliseum Central Physical Improvement Grant	Coliseum Central Business	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Tech Skilling Grants - New Hire On-the-Job Training	For-m Inc	Rolling	Up to 50% of wages for up to 3 months
Foundation	Strategic Investment Program (SIP)	Greater Portland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative	Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	$10K
State	Federal Grant Support Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$1M – $200M
Foundation	Business Loan Program	Grow South Dakota	Rolling	$500 – $400K

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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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