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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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1,810 grants found

Grants to Alberta Agricultural Producers to Adopt Clean Farm Operations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta agricultural producers for environmental programs to adopt clean farm operations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions through targeted agricultural and land management practices, with a primary f...

GrantWatch ID#: 208136

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses for Business Development Assistance

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses for business development assistance. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical support in areas, including software setup, AI tools and automation, marketing, media and creative support, and an opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 229896

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Visitors

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for programs, events, and activities to attract visitors and generate overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended for marketing and development projects to promote local tourism...

GrantWatch ID#: 143315

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Grants to Vermont Farms and Businesses to Develop the Agricultural and Forestry Sectors

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Vermont farms, agricultural processing businesses, and forest product businesses to strengthen the agricultural and forestry sectors. New applicants must preregister in the application system prior to applying. Funding may be used for pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 176703

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to Kentucky Agricultural Producers to Offset the Cost of Safety Inspections

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,250 to Kentucky agricultural producers and farms to offset the cost of audits that assess and ensure good agricultural practices. Funding is intended for evaluation programs that confirm that the audited farm is handling, producing, packaging, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162629

Grants to North Carolina Individuals, Farming Associations, and Farmers Markets in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187593

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to USA Organic Producers and Handlers to Reimburse Certification Costs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA and territories organic farmers and handlers to defray costs associated with organic agricultural products. Qualifying producers may request funds to cover certification costs from state agencies. Producers may request assistance in the following cat...

GrantWatch ID#: 145836

Grants to Minnesota Sports Organizations and Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 164957

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Earth Science Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Earth science. Applicants must contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Projects are intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204835

Grants to Indiana Businesses to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana businesses for structural improvements and exterior building enhancements in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist companies in renovating their buildings and revitalizing comme...

GrantWatch ID#: 204836

Grants to Utah Hotels to Address Losses of Income

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Utah hotels in eligible locations to mitigate the negative impact of losses. Applicants may apply to enter into a contract with the funding source or file a claim for loss of income. Eligible businesses are those located within one mile of the following ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210318

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers for Projects to Improve Rangelands Across the State

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Utah livestock producers to support rangeland improvements. Eligible uses of funding include fencing, vegetation treatments, and water developments. The purpose of the grant program is to provide cost-share grants for projects that improve the sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211517

Grants to Illinois Businesses to Upgrade Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for exterior improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for facade enhancements, signage, accessibility improvements, and fire suppression system upgrades. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 211795

Grants to Florida Organic Producers for Certification Fees

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Florida organic producers and handlers to reduce the cost of organic certification. Funding is intended to reimburse applicants for certification-related expenses within the categories of crops, livestock, wild crops, handling, and State Organic Program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217174

Rebates to Hawaii Businesses to Promote Energy Efficiency Measures

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Hawaii businesses in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to support labor costs and materials expenses related to energy efficiency upgrades. The rebates will reimburse companies for energy retrofitting projects. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 217755

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits for Workforce Development

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit and for-profit entities in eligible regions for workforce development. Funding is intended to train, retrain, and upgrade the skills of employees. The purpose of the grant program is to promote employees from within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223756

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Operating Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit organizations and First Nation businesses for operating support. Funding is intended to offset the costs associated with obtaining third-party professional support for small businesses. The goal of the grant is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224056

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers to Improve Grazing Operations

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah livestock producers for initiatives that improve grazing operations. Funding is intended for small livestock producers to oversee the grazing of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses on private, state, or federal land. Eligible projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224059

Grants to Illinois Commercial Businesses for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for capital improvement projects for commercial buildings in eligible regions. Eligible project types include interior and exterior ADA compliance, fire safety, electric work, parking lot improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227188

Grants to Illinois Businesses and Property Owners in Eligible Regions for Large-Scale Construc...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible regions for large-scale construction, renovations, and equipment purchases. Funding is intended for projects to improve properties, encourage new downtown businesses, and enhance existing businesses. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 227189

Incentives to New York Retailers and Contractors to Provide Income-Eligible Households with Ap...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Incentives to New York retailers and contractors to provide appliance installations and rebates for income-eligible households. The purpose of this program is to build a network of approved retailers and contractors that can deliver the state's appliance rebate pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229100

Grants to California Small Business Owners and Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to California small business owners and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for facade improvements for street-facing buildings to improve commercial areas and repair or replace historic features...

GrantWatch ID#: 230116

Grants to North Carolina Businesses to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for business development projects. Funding is intended to help new storefront businesses and expanding retail businesses with upfit and one-time stand-up expenses. The grant program aims to promote and attr...

GrantWatch ID#: 212777

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Reduce Solid Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans of up to $25,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero-interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176723

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Groups, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects to Reduce Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176821

Grants to USA Public and Private Sectors for Research on Digital Healthcare Technologies

Deadline: 05/04/27 LOI Date: 01/06/27

Grants to USA investigators from public and private sectors for clinical research on digital healthcare technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for research on the areas of how to incorporate patient-generated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232028

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Indigenous Community...

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

GrantWatch ID#: 206006

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Companies to Join Indiana’s Pre-Accelerator

Deadline: 01/10/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to participate in a pre-accelerator program in Indiana. Applicant companies should focus on biosciences, human health, and biotechnology. The program will run for seven weeks, with the focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 227061

Opportunity for USA Entities to Submit Patient Samples for Whole Genome Sequencing

Deadline: 01/11/27

Opportunity for USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to submit patient samples for whole genome sequencing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230386

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to Canada Musical Artists and Record Labels to Create Music Videos

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to Canada musical artists and record labels to create music videos. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Funding is intended for preparation, creation, and presentation costs, including hiring a producer, video editor, videographer, tal...

GrantWatch ID#: 223011

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Research About the Arctic

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal governments, IHEs, and agencies to conduct research about the Arctic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance understanding o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225381

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies to Replant Neighborhood Tree...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, CBOs, schools, IHEs, and agencies to replant trees following neighborhood transportation construction. Applicants are required to obtain approval prior to submitting an applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 229625

Grants to Alberta Production Companies to Promote Employment Opportunities

Deadline: 01/16/27

Grants to Alberta small production businesses and producers to support the development of content and expand the workforce. First-time applicants must set up an online profile before submitting an application. Funding is intended to help productions attract and ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 193470
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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?

Yes. Corporations and government agencies regularly launch dedicated grant initiatives aimed at supporting diverse founders and veterans.

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