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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,810 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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Clean Heating System Program for New York Multifamily Building Owners and Managers

Deadline: 10/29/26

Opportunity for New York managers, operators, and building owners of multifamily buildings to participate in a demonstration program for clean heating systems. Participating buildings will partner with manufacturers to install high-efficiency heating and cooling s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228465

Tax Credits to Pennsylvania Farmers and Businesses to Offset Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Tax credit to Pennsylvania farmers, landowners, and businesses to offset the implementation of environmental conservation activities. This opportunity is intended to provide credits to help farmers compensate for expenses related to implementing best management pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204963

Awards to Colorado Individuals, Nonprofit, and For-Profits to Recognize Social Equity Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Awards to Colorado individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to acknowledge efforts to promote social equity in eligible locations. Awards are granted in four categories: youth, individual, rising star, and organization or team. There is no residency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211243

Grants to Alberta Charities and Businesses for Community Development Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta registered charities, businesses, and organizations in eligible regions for community development activities. Funding is intended for projects, initiatives, and events that are open to the public and are free or low-cost. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214502

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for tourism marketing, promotions, and capital projects that help to increase visitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215429

Grants to Colorado Businesses Relocating to Eligible Locations for Business Revitalization Pro...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado businesses relocating to eligible locations for business revitalization projects. Funding is intended to enhance the local downtown area by supporting building improvements, facade and exterior improvements, equipment purchases,...

GrantWatch ID#: 223202

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists associated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and health systems to conduct research projects. Funding is intended for nurses currently enrolled in doctoral programs to conduct mentored research...

GrantWatch ID#: 227638

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers for Nurse Anesthesia Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico individual investigators, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government-owned health entities for research related to nurse anesthesia. Funding is intended to support large and impactful investigations. Eligible costs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227639

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entities to Increase Nurse Anesthesiologist Workforce Diversity

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health systems, and IHEs to increase diversity in the nurse anesthesiologist workforce. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs including equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227640

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Early-Career Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico early-career nurse anesthesiologists to conduct research. Funding is intended for people who received their certification within the past five years to conduct rigorous investigations addressing specific questions. The awarded investi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227641

Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs who have recently completed a PhD program for anesthesiology research. Funding is intended to support early-career CRNAs in pursuing a career that includes research and to open the door for future funding f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227642

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA Researchers for Research Projects to Study Evidence-Based P...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA researchers for collaborative research projects to study evidence-based practices across multiple sites. Funding is intended for broad research that can inform nurse anesthesiology practices and solve identified problems in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227644

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Establish a Genomics Data Coordination Center

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or IHE to establish a data coordination center in the field of genomics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230385

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Establish a Genomic Research Technology Center

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or agency to establish a technology center to assist in genomic research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 230387

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Genomic Research Tools

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop innovative tools for genomic research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230388

Grants to Kentucky Restaurants, Food Distributors, and Other Food Services to Reimburse Food P...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Boating

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $1,000 to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit boating organizations and for-profit entities for activities that promote boating throughout the region. The overall goal of these grants is to increase attendance, promote diversity and inclusion, and ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 177396

Grants to Kansas Organizations, Groups, and Businesses for Projects and Events to Increase Tou...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Kansas organizations, groups, and businesses to promote and advertise projects and events that will increase tourism and overnight visits to eligible areas. The purpose of the program is to encourage events that will have a significant ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 180742

Grants to Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Grants to Ontario Production Companies for Television and Film Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to in...

GrantWatch ID#: 183504

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that support healthy habitats, clean water, a sustainable water supply, and a communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 192097

Conditional Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses to Expand Operations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Conditional grants and loans to Ontario businesses to expand operations in eligible locations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to used or new equipment, capital construction, leasehold improvements, information and communications technology (ICT) inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 197539

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits for Business Expansion and Development Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to stimulate the esta...

GrantWatch ID#: 198383

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Improve Operations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 198384

Tax Credits to Kansas Developers and Builders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Tax credits to Kansas housing project developers and builders in eligible areas to increase the availability of suitable, affordable housing. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Tax credits will be issued for investments in housing projects that will pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207230

Grants to Virginia For-Profits and Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote business development and strengthen capacity. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently e...

GrantWatch ID#: 212550

Grants to Virginia Business and Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia businesses and property owners to renovate and upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff before beginning an application. Funding is intended to assist with the red...

GrantWatch ID#: 212551

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Inclusive Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214758

Grants to Texas Agricultural Businesses, Ranches, and Farms for Disaster Relief Support

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit agriculture operations, ranches, and farms for disaster relief assistance in eligible locations. New applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 215339

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Farms for Assistance Following Extreme Weather

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofits, agriculture businesses, ranches, and farms for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related expenses not paid for...

GrantWatch ID#: 215340

Grants to Arizona Qualifying Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Land Managers, Conservation District...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 221578

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Creative Businesses for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to Minnesota artists and creative business owners for professional development efforts. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve business skills and strategic thinking. The program seeks to empower...

GrantWatch ID#: 221657

Grants to Ontario Business Tenants and Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario property owners and business tenants for facade improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations and meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 222088

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Property Owners for Large-Scale Building Improvements

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario tenant businesses and property owners for major capital improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff and obtain required permits prior to applying. Projects that include sustainable design and heritage conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 222089

Grant to a Montana Company, Agency, or School to Promote Workforce Development in the Timber S...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a Montana private organization, association, agency, or school to promote workforce development in the timber industry. Funding is intended to advance programming or acquire equipment, supplies, or materials that specifically help recruit,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222434

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Business Development and Expansion

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions for business development and expansion activities. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing furniture and fixtures, hiring accounts and other necessary consultants, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229328

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Businesses for Business Growth and Operations Expenses

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico qualifying nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions for business growth expenses. Funding is intended to help businesses expand and to help nonprofits with programs that serve the community. Eligible uses of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231323

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Clean Contaminated Properti...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offse...

GrantWatch ID#: 155053

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and For-Profits for Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland for-profit entities and nonprofit organizations for employee training programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local employers become more productive and competitive. Training must be intermediate or advanced ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211122

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Support Scholarships for Peo...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to establish scholarships for people with disabilities. The scholarships are intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215448

Grants to Michigan Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the C...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan organizations, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: job creation, vocational education, tourism, retail, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226113

Grants to Rhode Island Marinas, Yacht Clubs, and Municipalities for Eligible Boats and Facilit...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island marinas, yacht clubs, and municipalities for eligible boats and facilities. The goal of the program is to protect the state's marine water. Funding is intended to retrofit, maintain, construct, and replace on-land pump‐out facilities and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 227303

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners and Developers for Remodeling Expenses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota property owners and developers for remodeling expenses in eligible regions. Eligible building projects must employ careful dismantling methods, rather than heavy equipment teardown, to extract materials during a building’s rem...

GrantWatch ID#: 228566

Grants to Minnesota Commercial Property Owners for Capital Expenses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota commercial property owners for capital expenses in eligible regions. Eligible initiatives will recover components through selective disassembly and move existing structures to new sites to minimize debris and advance environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 228569

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners for Renovation Costs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota residential or commercial property owners for renovation and remodeling costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for additions, renovations, remodels, and new construction projects. Eligible projects will incorporate used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228570
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Are there grants available for new startup businesses?

Yes. Startup grants are available through state economic development agencies, business incubators, corporate pitch competitions, and federal research initiatives.

What is the difference between a small business grant and a loan?

Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.

Are there specific grants for women, minority, or veteran business owners?

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