Small Business Grants Directory
88 grants for small businesses, organized by who can apply. Filter by business type, location, and award amount, then follow each listing to the official application.
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Every matching grant, ordered by the next application deadline. Grants without an upcoming date appear last.
Grants from companies, foundations, and membership groups, from $500 micro-grants to $20,000 awards.
A global network of micro-philanthropists who fund "awesome" projects that inspire, educate, or create positive change in communities worldwide. The foundation operates through local chapters supporting projects across technology, community development, arts, and social innovation.
Offers small business owners grant dollars in addition to a one-year membership in an online business community and a 60-minute strategy session with business experts, plus a potential podcast feature and consideration for an additional year-end grant.
Partnership between Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp launched to recognize small businesses making significant community impact, particularly those supporting local economic development.
Weekly micro-grant program designed to provide immediate, small-scale funding through live YouTube drawings, creating community engagement around entrepreneurship.
The National Association for the Self-Employed provides grants to members as part of comprehensive small business support services, focusing on operational growth needs. Grant usage should focus on marketing, part-time hiring, equipment upgrades, and operational improvements.
Verizon, in partnership with LISC, awards $10,000 grants to small businesses as part of its commitment to equip one million small businesses with digital tools and training. Owners unlock the application by completing free courses or events on the Digital Ready platform, then stay eligible for selections all year.
A yearlong fellowship program providing women entrepreneurs with a $2,000 education grant, workshops, coaching, networking opportunities, and access to 0% interest loans through Kiva.
Awards five veteran and military spouse-owned small businesses with one-time grants to support business growth, with four recipients receiving $10,000 and one receiving $25,000.
Provides grants for equipment, machinery, facility improvements, rolling stock, software, and training for qualified small businesses in Ohio's target industries.
Microgrants for small for-profit businesses undertaking initiatives to positively impact their community.
Microgrant for women and minority entrepreneurs at various business stages.
Annual international awards for women-run, women-owned impact businesses, with regional awards (including North America) plus coaching and training.
Reimbursement funding for business-related expenses for female-founded businesses.
Annual Halstead Grant for emerging jewelry designers working primarily in silver, providing start-up capital, merchandise and industry recognition. Finalists also receive smaller cash prizes.
Grant for female-owned businesses including cash award, AT&T service, and media opportunity.
The Breakthrough Grant is a community-funded $5,000 grant from Her Agenda for visionary women entrepreneurs.
Merit-based $5,000 grants for women founders and business owners, awarded on a rolling basis.
Provides $5,000 in grant funding per year for two years to LGBTQ+ small business owners in the Twin Cities Metro area, plus business membership and cohort-based learning.
Annual grants to small farms for sustainability projects that reduce resource use, increase pollinators, improve soil health, or extend growing seasons.
Grants to qualifying small businesses, farms, and nonprofit organizations that have faced economic challenges and/or supply-chain constraints for startup or expansion needs.
Provides $5,000 grants and business support including marketing and promotional opportunities to small businesses in the greater Houston area.
Grants to women-owned small businesses, with four recipients each receiving $45,000 and also receiving a year of complimentary business services including tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business structure analysis.
Grants of $2,000 to Etsy sellers in federally declared disaster areas who have been active on Etsy for at least one year and are in good account standing.
Grants for for-profit small businesses with brick-and-mortar storefronts to grow, innovate, and support their local communities.
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Non-dilutive funding for early-stage startups actively developing and validating their business model.
Grants supporting specific projects to help Philadelphia businesses grow or overcome obstacles limiting full operational capacity.
Grants for women, veterans, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.
Honoring the memory of Amber Wigdahl, this long-running grant has supported women entrepreneurs with monthly and annual awards since 1998.
Supports women entrepreneurs at all stages with monthly funding, wealth mindset coaching, and business development resources.
Provides monthly micro-grants to support women of color and other underrepresented women entrepreneurs in business.
Funds mission-driven women founders building impactful, for-profit businesses in the U.S. to help fuel their next leap of growth.
Expands opportunities for all U.S. small businesses through monthly funding, with a focus on supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Honoring the legacy of Catherine "Kitty" Tadlock Webster by empowering mother-led small businesses with capital and professional leadership development.
Honoring the entrepreneurial legacy of Olga Loizon, this grant provides growth-stage funding to support women business owners in Michigan.
WomensNet awards a $15,000 Amber Grant to one woman-owned business each month, plus monthly $15,000 Startup and Business Category grants. Monthly winners qualify for one of three $75,000 year-end Amber Grants.
Provides significant angel investment to high-potential, scalable businesses that are owned or led by military veterans.
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Empowers military-affiliated founders through a high-impact pitch competition that provides early-stage capital, professional coaching, and legal support.
Provides direct equipment and supply assistance to veterans in their early years of farming or ranching to help launch and sustain their agricultural businesses.
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Honoring the service of U.S. Navy veteran Stephen L. Tadlock by providing veteran entrepreneurs with a combination of micro-funding and high-level business training.
Boosts the Texas economy by empowering veteran women-owned businesses to launch innovative projects through direct funding and professional development.
Supports AAPI women and gender-expansive artists and organizers in NYC who use arts and culture as a catalyst for progressive social change.
A $2 million fund from the online shopping platform Wish, providing direct grants and operational support to Black-owned small businesses.
A competitive pitch competition from the National Black MBA Association providing capital, mentorship, and network access to help scale Black-owned businesses.
An annual grant program designed to address funding gaps and foster community for LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs through funding, networking, and business development.
Emergency relief funds and preparedness programs for businesses hit by natural disasters.
A partnership providing emergency relief grants to Etsy business owners who have been affected by a federally declared natural disaster.
A disaster preparedness program designed to help small businesses become more resilient and qualify for FEMA funding in the event of a natural disaster.
A noncompetitive grant program assisting member financial institutions in providing relief to small businesses impacted by severe weather including tornadoes, floods, and wildfires.
A $5,000 grant program providing relief to eligible small businesses affected by severe natural disasters with documented revenue loss or physical damage.
Grant programs run by federal agencies, state governments, and cities.
Federal funding opportunities to support environmental cleanup projects and the development of new commercial environmental technologies.
Provides grant funding and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for the purchase and installation of renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.
Provides reimbursement grants for Georgia small businesses seeking to export products or services to international markets, covering eligible export activities.
Grants to agricultural producers and farmer cooperatives developing value-added products from raw agricultural commodities, including processing, packaging, marketing, and business planning.
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Grants to improve direct-to-consumer marketing channels for agricultural producers through farmers markets, food hubs, and other direct sales channels.
Grants and loan guarantees for agricultural producers and rural small businesses investing in renewable energy projects or energy efficiency improvements.
A City of Chicago program using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue to help owners of commercial and industrial properties repair and remodel their facilities.
A suite of grant and loan programs offered by the City of San Francisco to support storefront businesses, improve accessibility, and enhance neighborhood vibrancy.
A state program from Empire State Development designed to help New York-based small and medium-sized businesses expand their export activities and enter new international markets.
A California state initiative providing early-stage, non-dilutive funding to support innovators and entrepreneurs developing new clean energy technologies.
A state program from Empire State Development providing capital assistance to established manufacturers for modernizing operations and integrating advanced technologies.
Pennsylvania DEP reimbursement grants for small business projects that improve energy efficiency or prevent pollution.
Grants up to $50,000 for interior and exterior improvements to small businesses and commercial property owners in Atlanta Tax Allocation Districts.
Provides reimbursement grants for interior improvements and equipment purchases to help small businesses enhance their storefronts.
Grant program providing funds for small businesses to train full-time employees through community colleges, technical colleges, or the Texas Engineering Extension Service.
Provides reimbursement grants to help small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies increase export sales for eligible export promotion activities.
Provides grants to licensed Cobb County businesses for marketing, equipment, technology, renovations, or operating funds to support business growth and job creation.
Reimburses up to 75% of pre-approved export-related expenses including international marketing, trade shows, and market research for eligible businesses.
Reimbursement grant supporting new or expanding place-based businesses in downtown and commercial district locations for eligible project expenses including interior renovations, outdoor space activation, and technology upgrades.
Direct financial assistance to locally owned businesses in Council District 1 (Westlake, Pico-Union, Highland Park) facing economic pressures.
Provides capital development grants for small business permanent improvements and renovations on South, Southwest, and West Side commercial corridors.
Offers reimbursable grants to small businesses and property owners for capital improvements to vacant and existing commercial spaces with technical assistance.
Direct capital grants to help growth-minded small businesses scale operations, increase production capacity, and expand to meet growing market demand in Philadelphia.
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Grant covering up to 50% of approved loan amount from PBLN lenders, provided to eligible small businesses approved for financing through the network.
Grants to help small businesses recover from direct losses resulting from fire, natural disaster, extreme acts of physical vandalism, utility failure, or highly disruptive public works projects.
Grants for clearly defined projects with measurable impact on business growth and profitability.
Texas Woman's University's Center for Women Entrepreneurs awards $5,000 StartUP Grants to help eligible Texas startups launch new initiatives and grow.
Provides reimbursement grants for new and expanding retail businesses to fund build-outs, improvements, renovations, and stand-up expenses for storefront spaces in downtown Raleigh.
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Grants for tourism marketing initiatives, special events, and business events that attract visitors and increase visitation throughout New York State.
Reimburses Ohio employers up to $1,000 per employee per technology-focused credential for workforce development and training to build skilled workforce capacity.
Provides gap funding grants to new brick-and-mortar businesses in Detroit and façade improvement grants to existing establishments. The program offers multiple funding tracks including cash grants, design services, and business plan development assistance.
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Grants for for-profit small businesses to formalize their business operations and transition from informal to formal business structures in Los Angeles County.
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Direct grants to help small businesses cover business expenses including payroll, rent, working capital, and inventory in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County District 1.
Provides grant funding to help new, relocating, or expanding businesses pay for training expenses for newly hired employees.
Provides reimbursement for training and continuing education expenses for existing full-time employees at Florida businesses, covering up to 75% of pre-approved training costs.
Provides direct financial assistance to small businesses for equipment purchases, inventory, marketing, professional services, and minor renovations.
Grants support re-establishment of grocery stores at locations that have closed in the last 12 months in areas with low access to fresh food.
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Grants support establishment of new grocery stores located in food deserts, providing reimbursement for capital and non-capital costs.
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Reimbursement grant for eligible Pennsylvania employers in manufacturing, technology, and other targeted industries to train new and existing employees in skill development.
Provides matching grants to employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses. Offers a 3-to-1 match where the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation provides $3 for every $1 the employer contributes.
Matching grant program providing dollar-for-dollar funds to purchase workplace safety and health equipment and associated training to improve employee safety conditions.
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