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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,797 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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Awards to New Hampshire Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Volunteerism

Deadline: 08/10/26

Awards to New Hampshire individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to recognize their outstanding contributions to the community. Service awards will honor individuals and groups that improve the lives of residents and strengthen local communities. Award...

GrantWatch ID#: 175632
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Grants to Colorado Entities for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208004
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Opportunity for Texas Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for Texas entrepreneurs and startup companies to participate in a business development program. The program is geared to companies in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, materials science, automation, aerospace, software, green energy, logistics, cy...

GrantWatch ID#: 209844

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Rural Concerns

Deadline: 10/13/26 LOI Date: 08/10/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies to address rural concerns. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding areas of interest includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211832
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Opportunity for Delaware Businesses to Participate in a Pitch Event

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for Delaware for-profit businesses in eligible locations to participate in a pitch event. Businesses that have been open for fewer than five years are welcome to apply. Participants will pitch to judges who have a range of business expertise, and one w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222911
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Grants to Israel and Korea For-Profits and Institutions for Joint AI in Manufacturing R&D

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Israel and Korea for-profits and research institutions for joint research and development projects related to artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector. Funding is intended to support collaborative teams of institutions and companies from each ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228623
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Developing Meat Alternatives

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...

GrantWatch ID#: 230154
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Cooperative Agreement with a USA Entity to Establish an Academic Intervention Center

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement with a USA educational agency, Tribe, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization to establish an academic intervention center. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 230187
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address the Education of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA educational agency, IHE, for-profit, Tribe, or nonprofit organization to address the education of children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230290
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Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses Owned by Historically Disadvantaged Individuals for Business...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania businesses and start-ups owned by historically disadvantaged individuals for business development activities. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including website design, professional services, and marketin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231191
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Grants to Minnesota Small Businesses for Disaster Relief Assistance

Deadline: 08/10/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 231775

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Implement Innovative Farming Practices

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants of $10,000 to North Carolina farmers in eligible counties to expand or diversify their operations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to promote the sustainability of farms and increase far...

GrantWatch ID#: 186934

Opportunity for New Jersey For-Profits to Raise Funds to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey businesses to raise funds to support projects and activities that address food insecurity. This opportunity allows businesses to participate in an auction to receive tax credits. Funds raised will help increase access to nutritious food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223166

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Increase Resident Employability

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to increase employability for individuals in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include financial literacy, training and employment services, immigrant legal services, ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231516
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Incentives for USA Agricultural Producers in Multiple States to Promote Agroforestry

Deadline: 08/11/26

Opportunity for USA agricultural producers in 30 states of the Upper Midwest, Lower Midwest, MidAtlantic/Central Appalachia, Northeast, Southeast, and Hawaiian Islands regions to participate in an incentive program to incorporate agroforestry practices. Program pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 212182
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Opportunity for Virginia Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/11/26

Opportunity for Virginia qualifying entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants will have a chance to meet with business advisors, develop a business plan, take part in a pitch competition, and compete for fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218936
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Awards to USA and Canada BIPOC Women for Entrepreneurship and Community Impact

Deadline: 08/11/26

Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222202
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Grants to Minnesota Farming Businesses and Organizations for Farm Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Minnesota farming and livestock businesses and organizations for farm equipment purchases. The purpose of the grant program is to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality. Funding will cover agricultural equipment expenses and related infrastructu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229513
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Grants to Israel Businesses to Promote Academic Research and Technological Innovation

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Israel businesses to promote academic research and technological innovation. Funding is intended for developing early-stage technologies in specialized innovation fields such as marine technology, brain-inspired computing, memory enhancement systems, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 229638
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Financial Assistance to New York Farmers to Mitigate the Impact of Federal Tariffs

Deadline: 08/11/26

Financial assistance of up to $25,000 to New York farmers to mitigate the impact of federal tariffs. Funding is intended to support a range of farms, including livestock and livestock products, aquaculture farms, speciality crops, and cow dairy farms. The goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230652
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Healthy Housing

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, tribal health departments, local housing departments, and businesses for healthy housing initiatives in eligible locations. Funding supports home assessments, environmental remediation, repairs, outreach, and coordinati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230674

Grants to Ontario Businesses for Projects in the Automotive and Mobility Industries

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Ontario businesses for technology projects in the automotive and mobility industries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support testing, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies in one o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231261

Grants to Wisconsin Dairy Processors to Promote the Growth of the Dairy Industry

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin dairy processors to promote the growth of the state's dairy businesses. Funding is intended for projects that enhance profitability, improve operations, solve current problems, foster innovation, and implement new processes. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 150355
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Opportunity for Louisiana Nonprofits and For-Profits to Participate in a Development Program

Deadline: 08/16/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Opportunity for Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to support emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofits that address disparities within the focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 189857

Grants to Virginia Businesses to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses to foster economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must attend eligible business development programs before applying. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210281

Grants to Washingon Nonprofits and For-Profits to Engage Residents in Waterway Protection

Deadline: 09/07/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofits, community-based entities, and small businesses to engage residents in environmental projects that protect waterways in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to prevent sewer overflows and stormwater pollution through th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210630

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects Related to Plant Diseases and Pests

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110

Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000 to Connecticut childcare providers to cover start-up expenses. The purpose of the grant program is to provide support to newly licensed and unlicensed group homes, family homes, or childcare centers. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216350

Grants to Connecticut Childcare Centers for Business Growth and Expansion Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut childcare centers for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for activities to increase enrollment at current locations, expand to new locations, and create new revenue streams. Eligible uses of funds include but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216351

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Economic Prosperity

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that promote economic development by increasing employment, expanding business opportunities, and improving property conditions. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216981

Grants to California Apprenticeship Programs to Support Training Initiatives

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to California apprenticeship programs to support training initiatives. Funding is intended to ensure that apprenticeships continue in the construction and building trades. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to support services, salary, benefits, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224370

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Create a Digital Military Training Program

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to compete in a contest to create a fully digital military training program. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to a full grant applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230481

Grants to California News Organizations to Strengthen Capacity and Local Journalism

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to California news organizations to strengthen capacity and local journalism. Funding is intended to support reporters and other staff, expand coverage of local issues, and encourage organizational sustainability. The goal is to ensure public access to trus...

GrantWatch ID#: 231228

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses for Incarceration Alternatives

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses to provide alternatives to incarceration for individuals in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include behavioral health services, mental health treatment, and activities that reduce rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 231495

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Improve Educational Outcomes for Yo...

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to improve educational outcomes for youth in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include leadership development, youth engagement and prevention, school-based intervention...

GrantWatch ID#: 231517

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Address Housing Concerns

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses to address housing concerns in eligible regions. Eligible areas of interest include permanent housing, interim housing, and housing navigation. The purpose of funding is to facilitate housing for...

GrantWatch ID#: 231518

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Benefit Those Recently Released fro...

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to benefit individuals recently released from incarceration in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include workforce development, employment opportunities, mentorship, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231519

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 08/12/26

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
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Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States to Improve the Healthcare System in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and tribes to improve the healthcare system in rural areas. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186819
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Tax Credits and Incentives to Massachusetts Businesses to Promote Job Creation

Deadline: 08/12/26

Tax credits and property tax incentives to Massachusetts businesses to promote job creation and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202685

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Analyze Prostate Cancer Data Sets

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research projects analyzing data sets related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214948

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for early-career research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214949

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Innovative Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214952

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Prostate Cancer Research Mentorships

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research mentorship programs related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 214954
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Opportunity for Indiana Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/12/26

Opportunity for Indiana small businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. This educational opportunity includes a series of on-demand virtual training courses. The program supports and empowers local small businesses, restaur...

GrantWatch ID#: 221615
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that will lead to sustainable tourism by attracting tourists from more than 50 miles away and increasing overnight stays...

GrantWatch ID#: 222463
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Grants to USA Food Producers to Mitigate Damage from Natural Disasters in 2023 and 2024

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 225008
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Grants to California Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Young Children and Families

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for large-scale initiatives to benefit pregnant women, children ages 0-5, and families. Eligible projects inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230965
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Do small businesses and LLCs actually qualify for grants?

Yes. Thousands of federal, state, and corporate grant programs specifically fund for-profit small businesses, technology startups, agricultural operations, and local service providers.

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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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.