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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,798 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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1,798 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to Indiana Businesses in Eligible Locations for Projects to Improve Commercial Properti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana businesses in eligible locations for activities that improve the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of commercial properties. Funding is intended to support projects that mitigate crime, improve sanitation, prevent vandalism, up...

GrantWatch ID#: 221616

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Programs to Benefit the Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applications should focus on education, human services, and community and economic development. Program ideas must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221716

Grants to Indiana Hospitals, Medical Schools, and Health Centers to Assess New Residency Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $75,000 to Indiana hospitals, medical schools, and health centers to investigate the possibility of developing new residency programs in primary care or other specialties. Funding is intended to complete qualitative and quantitative research studies to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221862

Grants to Indiana Hospitals, Medical Schools, Health Centers, and Clinics to Develop New Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana hospitals, medical schools, health centers, rural health clinics, teaching health centers, and consortia to create or maintain new residency positions at existing and new medical education programs. Funding is intended to increase the number of r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221864

Grants to Wisconsin Health and Wellness Organizations to Enhance the Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin health and wellness for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in eligible areas. The funder seeks proposals that address basic health care issues in new and innovative ways. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221873

Grants to Montana Organizations, Groups, and Businesses for the Promotion of Local Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 and grants of up to $500 to Montana organizations, groups, and businesses for projects that promote events and attractions for the benefit of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further economic development and attr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221876

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to Kentucky Small Business Owners and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky small business owners and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support collaborative initiatives to improve local neighborhoods. Applicants must demonstrate their current and prior contributions to improving the community. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 222164

Grants to California Businesses to Build Capacity to Contribute to the Bioeconomy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to California businesses to build capacity to contribute to the bioeconomy in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enable businesses to access service providers and consultants and adopt new technologies, practices, processes, and certi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222228

Grants to Tennessee Businesses to Advance New Technologies in Collaboration with IHEs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to Tennessee businesses to advance new technologies in collaboration with local IHEs and research entities. Funding is intended to foster new partnerships and showcase the power of the state's research capacity. Grants are designed to encourage long-term bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 222245

Opportunity for Maine Businesses to Receive Support to Develop Technology Innovations

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Maine businesses to receive support to develop innovations in qualifying technology industries. Funding is intended to provide businesses with equity investments, loans, and grants to develop methods, processes, and products that have the potential...

GrantWatch ID#: 222276

Grants to Maine Tech Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 222277

Sponsorships to Maine Organizations for Events that Promote Tech Innovation

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Maine organizations for events that support entrepreneurship and promote innovation in the state's technology industry. Funding is intended to support events that provide educational, networking, or marketing opportunities and/or re...

GrantWatch ID#: 222278

In-Kind Grants to Maine Tech Businesses for Technical Assistance in Applying for Federal R&D F...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Maine businesses in the technology sector for guidance and technical assistance in applying for federal funds for research and development. In addition to expert guidance in finding grant programs, writing proposals, and strategizing, some busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 222286

In-kind Support to Maine Businesses to Promote Innovation

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of online courses to Maine technology-based businesses to pursue innovative ideas using Artificial Intelligence. Businesses will receive four months of courses covering a range of topics related to AI, including basic introductory-level concepts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222296

Grants to Montana Farming Businesses and Ranches for Natural Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana farming businesses and ranches for critical aid needed after natural disasters. Funding is intended to assist those impacted by catastrophes such as floods, blizzards, and fires. Funding will be made available based on the urgency of the need,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222323

Loans to New York Small Businesses for COVID-19 Recovery

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $50,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations to strengthen operations. Funding is intended to assist underserved companies and those whose access to capital was negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Eligible applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 222342

Grants to New York Small Businesses for Advertising and Equipment Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to New York small businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to advertising and purchasing equipment. Eligible expense categories include advertising, architectural services, computers, printers, signage, security, furniture, fixtu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222343

Grants to New York Start-ups and New Businesses for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York start-ups and new businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenditures such as computers, printers, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, as well as expenses related to adver...

GrantWatch ID#: 222344

Loans to New York Small Businesses to Promote Economic Growth and Success in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $15,000 to New York small businesses to promote economic growth and success in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community development by providing crowd sourced no no-interest, no fees, no collateral, and no minimum credit score loan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222345

In-Kind Services to New Mexico Water Management Companies and Service Providers to Assist with...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Mexico water management companies and service providers to assist with wastewater infrastructure and planning. Funding is intended to help water and wastewater utilities reduce costs while carrying out essential improvements to their infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 222384

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Workforce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit and for-profit entities for workforce development efforts. Funding is intended to support professional employee development, reduce gaps in worker skills, and provide customized technical training. The grant program assists businesses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222508

Grants to California Businesses in Eligible Regions for Storefront Repair

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California businesses in eligible areas for storefront repair. Funding is intended to support businesses impacted by vandalism. Eligible applicants must have a business property that faces a public street. Funding can be used for repairs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222597

Incentives to Kentucky Small Businesses for Job Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives of up to $10,000 to Kentucky small businesses for job development in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to promote the expansion of existing businesses and attract new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222626

Grants and Loans to Virginia For-Profits and Industrial Development Authorities for Capital Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses and industrial development authorities in eligible locations for capital projects, such as land acquisition, construction, and equipment. Funding is also provided to assist with the development and infrastructure of industr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222634

Grants and Loans to Virginia Nonprofits and For-Profits For Tourism Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit organizations, businesses, and public entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with the development of tourism-related capital improvement projects that are part of larger regional tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 222635

Loans to Virginia Businesses and Economic Development Authorities to Promote Workforce Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Virginia businesses and industrial development authorities to promote economic diversification in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of low-interest loans, is intended for projects that enhance and expand the region’s economic and workforce develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222636

Grants and Loans to Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Economic Development Authorities for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and industrial development authorities for energy projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities such as industrial generation projects using renewable energy sources; manufac...

GrantWatch ID#: 222637

Grants and Loans to Virginia For-Profits and Economic Development Authorities to Promote Workf...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses, nonprofit organizations, and economic development authorities in eligible locations to promote workforce development. Funding is intended to strengthen the region's workforce and support training opportunities. The region i...

GrantWatch ID#: 222638

Loans to Virginia For-Profits and Industrial Development Authorities to Promote Business Devel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit entities and economic development authorities in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to enhance and diversify the economy of the region and create jobs. Eligible projects take place in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222639

Rebates to Minnesota Businesses for Energy-Saving Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Minneota business owners and tenants in eligible locations for projects that help reduce energy consumption. The rebate program is intended to help companies cut costs and promote climate action. Rebates are offered for energy efficiency upgrades benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222644

Grants to Minnesota Small Businesses to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota new businesses in eligible locations for start-up assistance. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the development of the technical, management, or marketing capabilities of em...

GrantWatch ID#: 222651

Grants to Ohio Small Businesses in Qualifying Industries for Business Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio small businesses in qualifying industries for assistance in growing their operations. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, including training investment, infrastructure, equipment, and asset investment. Qualifying proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 222682

Grants to California Small Businesses to Participate in Trade Events to Promote Economic Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California small businesses to participate in trade events to promote economic growth. Funding is intended to provide small business owners the opportunity to expand into international markets through participation in special trade events. Eligible appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 222686

Grants to California Businesses to Discourage Illegal Dumping Around Business Property

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California businesses in eligible regions for activities to discourage illegal dumping around business property. Funding is intended for preventative measures, including installing video cameras, lights, security fencing, and warning sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 222694

Grants to Indiana Building Owners and Businesses in Eligible Locations for Exterior Improvemen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana building owners and businesses in eligible locations for exterior improvement projects. Eligible expenses include signage, lighting upgrades, awnings, and façade renovations, such as repairs and cleaning the exterior painting of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222814

Grants to New Hampshire Businesses in Eligible Regions for Façade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects to restore and improve façades and storefronts. The purpose of the grant program is to enhance the economic vitality...

GrantWatch ID#: 222816

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

Loans to Iowa Nonprofits and Businesses for Environmentally-Friendly Upgrades to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Iowa nonprofit organizations and businesses for environmentally-friendly upgrades to buildings. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is available to offset the costs of audits, retrofits, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222832

In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Commercial, Nonprofit, and Municipal Fleet Owners to Adopt Ve...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Massachusetts commercial, nonprofit, and municipal fleet owners to adopt vehicle electrification measures. The purpose of the program is to analyze each fleet and to help choose the most appropriate electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222863

Grants to Nunavut Individuals and Film Production Companies for Professional Development Activ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut individuals and film production companies for professional development activities. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including independent studies, lecture series, online courses, and tailored film camps. Workshops must be conducted ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222878

Grants to New York Small Businesses to Make More Job Opportunities Available to Low and Modera...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to New York small businesses owned by or employing low or moderate-income individuals to make more job opportunities available in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include operating costs, equipment, working capital expenses, and fur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222904

Grants to Texas Small Businesses in Eligible Locations for Modest-Sized Projects That Enhance ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas small businesses in eligible locations for modest-sized projects that enhance business operations. Funding is intended to assist businesses with operating store fronts by providing financial support for the expansion or retention of an existing bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 222934

Grants to New Jersey Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs to Make Business Improvements or to Op...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey small businesses and entrepreneurs to make business improvements or to open a new business in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen existing businesses and assist new businesses with startup costs in an effort to promote neighb...

GrantWatch ID#: 222943

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations and Businesses to Provide Arts Experiences to People in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania organizations and businesses to provide arts experiences to people in eligible communities. Workshops serving underserved populations will be given priority. Funded workshops must be free and open to the public. All workshops...

GrantWatch ID#: 222957

Grants to Oregon Building Owners and Tenants for Initiatives to Enhance Commercial Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon building owners and tenants for projects and services to enhance commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for design, engineering, and architectural services, or for projects to improve properties. Eligible properties are u...

GrantWatch ID#: 222963

Grants to Oregon Business and Property Owners for Projects to Enhance Store Exteriors in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon business and property owners for projects to enhance the exterior of stores in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to improve or restore building facades, including but not limited to replacing exterior lighting, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222964

Grants to Oregon Businesses and Nonprofits for Events to Promote Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses and nonprofit organizations for events to promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of the funding program is to increase overnight stays by encouraging the development, growth, and promotion of local tourism. Eligible proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222965

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career App Developers to Participate in an Acce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223008
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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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