Small Business Grants

Last updated July 22, 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	Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program	Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Multi-Municipal Collaboration Grant	Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants	Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	KKR Charitable Donations Grant	Kkr	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EBCF: Impact Grants	Eastern Bank Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Equity Fund Grant Program	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Knight Foundation Fund for Gary, Indiana Grant	Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Detroit Legacy Business Project (DLBP)	Detroit Economic Growth Corporation	Rolling	$15K – $50K
Foundation	Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 3 Grant	Government of Yukon	Rolling	$100K – $500K
Foundation	Associated Bank Community Grants	Associated Bank	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MEM: Safety Grants	Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Vibrancy Grant Program	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fire Disaster Relief Grants	City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Healthy Retail Grant	City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program	Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	FACF: Community Grants - Community Development Grants	Fremont Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RMPIF MD Rural Entrepreneurship Grant	Rural Maryland Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America: Financial Sustainability Grant	Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America	Rolling	$50K – $75K
Foundation	NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Economic Development Grants	New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program Grant	California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program Grant	Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)	Rolling	$10K – $50K

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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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