Small Business Grants
193 grants available for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Federal agencies, state governments, and nonprofit foundations offer billions of dollars in grants each year to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. Use the filters on our main grants page to search by location, industry, and funding amount, or browse the matching programs below.
Accelerates the growth of regional innovation economies by funding programs that build the capacity of regional entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems.
Provides seed funding to promising early-stage businesses in Florida, with an emphasis on scalable technology ventures and businesses serving underserved communities.
Supports locally-driven strategies to address struggling neighborhoods with severely distressed public housing through a comprehensive approach to neighborhood transformation.
Accelerates growth and job creation in Colorado's advanced industries including aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy/natural resources, infrastructure engineering, and technology.
Funds surface transportation infrastructure projects of local and regional significance, including roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, and intermodal transportation projects.
Supports businesses that are creating new jobs and investing capital in Michigan, with a focus on manufacturing, technology, and other high-impact sectors.
Provides low-interest loans and grants to businesses in Oregon that are creating new jobs or retaining existing jobs, with a focus on traded-sector industries.
Provides low-interest loans and technical assistance to small businesses in Pennsylvania, supporting expansion, equipment purchases, and facility improvements that create new jobs.
Provides performance-based grants to businesses that are expanding or locating in Minnesota, creating quality jobs and capital investment in the state.
Provides technical and management assistance to eligible small businesses through grants to service providers, helping businesses compete in the federal marketplace.
Leverages private and local investment in tourism marketing for Virginia, supporting regional tourism promotion campaigns that generate visitor spending and tax revenue.
Accelerates commercialization of innovative technologies developed by Arizona companies, providing funding for proof-of-concept work, prototype development, and market validation.
Supports creative placemaking projects that contribute to the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with arts at their core.
Provides financial assistance to businesses creating new jobs and investing in Wisconsin facilities and equipment, fostering economic growth throughout the state.
Provides grants to Nevada companies that are developing innovative products and services with significant potential for economic impact, job creation, and capital investment.
Supports Iowa businesses in training new and existing employees, upgrading skills needed for expansion or diversification, and improving workplace efficiency and productivity.
Expands Registered Apprenticeship programs across industries, creating new career pathways in high-demand fields including construction, healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing.
Supports a wide range of community development activities including affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure improvements, and economic development in low- to moderate-income areas.
Diversifies and strengthens Kentucky agriculture by funding new opportunities for farmers, supporting value-added enterprises, and improving agricultural infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
The largest federal block grant for affordable housing, funding construction and rehabilitation of rental housing and homeownership assistance for low-income families.
Prepares industrial sites in Alabama for business development by funding infrastructure improvements including roads, utilities, and grading, attracting new industries and jobs.
Connects New Mexico small businesses with technical assistance from national laboratories, helping commercialize innovative technologies and improve business processes.
Supports tourism development and promotion in Mississippi, funding marketing campaigns, event support, heritage tourism projects, and cultural attraction improvements.
Provides flexible funding to attract and retain businesses that create quality jobs in Arkansas, offering a competitive edge when recruiting major employers.
Funds assessment and cleanup of contaminated brownfield properties, enabling communities to reclaim idle industrial and commercial sites for productive reuse.
Supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.
Provides gap funding to help early-stage Ohio technology companies advance promising innovations from concept to commercialization, bridging the gap between research and market.
Funds comprehensive regional economic development plans in Indiana that leverage local assets to attract investment, create jobs, and improve quality of life across multiple communities.
Attracts new residents to rural Kansas counties by offering student loan repayment assistance and income tax waivers to people who relocate and establish residency in designated counties.
Provides grant assistance to expanding or relocating Montana businesses that are creating primary jobs and investing in Montana communities, supporting the state's rural economy.
Accelerates development and deployment of technologies that reduce energy use and carbon emissions in energy-intensive industries including steel, cement, chemicals, and paper.
Attracts film, television, and digital media productions to Utah by offering production grants tied to in-state spending, supporting the creative economy and generating tourism.
Supports rural small businesses in Oklahoma with funding for equipment, facility improvements, and marketing, helping entrepreneurs in agricultural and food-related industries grow their operations.
Supports Missouri manufacturers through grants for equipment and facility upgrades that increase productivity, create new jobs, and maintain the competitiveness of the state's manufacturing sector.
Strengthens Wyoming's downtown districts by supporting local business development, storefront improvements, marketing, and programming that drives foot traffic and economic activity.
Supports economic growth in North Dakota by funding business expansion, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements that diversify and strengthen the state's economy.
Provides flexible grant funding to attract new businesses and support the expansion of existing South Dakota companies, with a focus on primary sector employers creating above-average wage jobs.
Provides early-stage funding to Maine companies developing innovative technology products and services, supporting proof-of-concept work and helping entrepreneurs validate their business models.
Helps New Hampshire businesses invest in their workforce through customized training programs, improving productivity, increasing wages, and strengthening the state's competitive workforce.
Attracts and retains businesses in Rhode Island by offering per-job incentive grants to companies that create new, quality full-time jobs at or above the state's average wage.
Supports the growth of historically underserved small businesses in Delaware through grants for equipment, marketing, professional services, and other business development expenses.
Supports Connecticut manufacturers in adopting advanced manufacturing technologies, improving productivity, expanding capacity, and creating new jobs through process and product innovation.
Catalyzes the growth of New Jersey's innovation economy by co-investing in early-stage technology companies, leveraging private capital and building the state's startup ecosystem.
Expands uses for, and markets for, wood products from National Forest System and other forest lands, supporting forest health, economic development in rural timber communities.
Funds nonprofit organizations to operate Women's Business Centers that provide comprehensive business training, counseling, mentoring, and technical assistance to women entrepreneurs across the US.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in South Dakota to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Builds resilient local food systems in North Carolina by supporting farmers markets, food hubs, community gardens, and farm-to-institution programs.
Supports Connecticut businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Builds resilient local food systems in Minnesota by supporting farmers markets, food hubs, community gardens, and farm-to-institution programs.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Iowa to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Provides flexible funding to South Dakota communities to develop viable urban and rural communities through decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunity.
Supports Hawaii veterans in starting businesses, gaining employment, and transitioning to civilian careers through grants and technical assistance.
Funds projects that improve water quality in Indiana rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, protecting public health and ecosystems.
Supports Rhode Island businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Utah to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Expands access to affordable healthcare services in underserved North Carolina communities through support for clinics, telehealth, and preventive care.
Supports Iowa businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Connecticut to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Helps Florida tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Helps Wisconsin manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Hawaii schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Funds workforce training programs in Arkansas to help unemployed and underemployed workers gain the skills needed for in-demand jobs.
Helps Utah manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Strengthens mental health and substance abuse treatment capacity in Nebraska, improving access to evidence-based care and recovery support services.
Preserves and promotes the unique arts, culture, and heritage of Kentucky communities through funding for programs, events, and facilities.
Builds a thriving startup ecosystem in Kansas by funding incubators, accelerators, and programs that support new business formation.
Provides flexible funding to Florida communities to develop viable urban and rural communities through decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunity.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Mississippi to protect public health and the environment.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in South Carolina, supporting working families and child development.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Texas to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Supports Arkansas businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Builds a thriving startup ecosystem in South Dakota by funding incubators, accelerators, and programs that support new business formation.
Preserves and promotes the unique arts, culture, and heritage of Minnesota communities through funding for programs, events, and facilities.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across Minnesota for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Expands access to affordable healthcare services in underserved Hawaii communities through support for clinics, telehealth, and preventive care.
Supports Iowa small businesses developing innovative technology solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth in the state.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in Minnesota, supporting working families and child development.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Alaska to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Delaware schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across North Dakota for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of South Carolina, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Washington to protect public health and the environment.
Helps Illinois tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Helps Colorado manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Illinois communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Helps New Jersey tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Virginia schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Supports Georgia small businesses developing innovative technology solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth in the state.
Helps South Dakota manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Helps New York manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Alaska schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across South Carolina for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Strengthens mental health and substance abuse treatment capacity in Pennsylvania, improving access to evidence-based care and recovery support services.
Funds workforce training programs in Idaho to help unemployed and underemployed workers gain the skills needed for in-demand jobs.
Supports Indiana veterans in starting businesses, gaining employment, and transitioning to civilian careers through grants and technical assistance.
Helps Louisiana tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Helps Minnesota manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Strengthens mental health and substance abuse treatment capacity in Maryland, improving access to evidence-based care and recovery support services.
Helps Ohio tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of North Carolina, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in Idaho, supporting working families and child development.
Builds resilient local food systems in Oregon by supporting farmers markets, food hubs, community gardens, and farm-to-institution programs.
Supports Oklahoma small businesses developing innovative technology solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth in the state.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across New Mexico for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across West Virginia for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Preserves and promotes the unique arts, culture, and heritage of Washington communities through funding for programs, events, and facilities.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Idaho to protect public health and the environment.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Vermont communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Supports Connecticut small businesses developing innovative technology solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth in the state.
Supports New Mexico veterans in starting businesses, gaining employment, and transitioning to civilian careers through grants and technical assistance.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in Wyoming, supporting working families and child development.
Supports Kentucky businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Supports Oklahoma businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Builds resilient local food systems in New Hampshire by supporting farmers markets, food hubs, community gardens, and farm-to-institution programs.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Vermont schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Builds a thriving startup ecosystem in Wisconsin by funding incubators, accelerators, and programs that support new business formation.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in New Mexico, supporting working families and child development.
Builds a thriving startup ecosystem in Massachusetts by funding incubators, accelerators, and programs that support new business formation.
Supports North Carolina small businesses developing innovative technology solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth in the state.
Funds projects that improve water quality in South Carolina rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, protecting public health and ecosystems.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in New Jersey to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in New York to protect public health and the environment.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Oklahoma communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across New Hampshire for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across Oklahoma for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Helps Illinois manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in South Carolina schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Helps North Dakota tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Helps South Carolina manufacturers adopt advanced technologies and processes to remain competitive, increase efficiency, and create quality jobs.
Supports Iowa veterans in starting businesses, gaining employment, and transitioning to civilian careers through grants and technical assistance.
Supports Kentucky small businesses developing innovative technology solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth in the state.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across Maine for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Kansas schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Vermont to protect public health and the environment.
Helps Massachusetts tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across National for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Expands access to affordable healthcare services in underserved Louisiana communities through support for clinics, telehealth, and preventive care.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Colorado schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Provides flexible funding to New Jersey communities to develop viable urban and rural communities through decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunity.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Pennsylvania communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Preserves and promotes the unique arts, culture, and heritage of Colorado communities through funding for programs, events, and facilities.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Idaho to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of Pennsylvania, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Supports West Virginia businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Supports California businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Builds resilient local food systems in Missouri by supporting farmers markets, food hubs, community gardens, and farm-to-institution programs.
Supports Nevada veterans in starting businesses, gaining employment, and transitioning to civilian careers through grants and technical assistance.
Supports Michigan veterans in starting businesses, gaining employment, and transitioning to civilian careers through grants and technical assistance.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Mississippi communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Minnesota to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Builds a thriving startup ecosystem in Rhode Island by funding incubators, accelerators, and programs that support new business formation.
Supports Utah businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Delaware to protect public health and the environment.
Funds workforce training programs in Rhode Island to help unemployed and underemployed workers gain the skills needed for in-demand jobs.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Idaho communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of Alaska, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Helps Kansas tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Supports Wisconsin businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Strengthens mental health and substance abuse treatment capacity in Utah, improving access to evidence-based care and recovery support services.
Builds resilient local food systems in South Carolina by supporting farmers markets, food hubs, community gardens, and farm-to-institution programs.
Strengthens mental health and substance abuse treatment capacity in New Hampshire, improving access to evidence-based care and recovery support services.
Supports Virginia businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Supports Michigan businesses and municipalities transitioning to clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Minnesota to protect public health and the environment.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across Maryland for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Provides flexible funding to North Carolina communities to develop viable urban and rural communities through decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunity.
Preserves and promotes the unique arts, culture, and heritage of Idaho communities through funding for programs, events, and facilities.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Maine to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of Texas, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Funds projects that improve water quality in Maryland rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, protecting public health and ecosystems.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Wyoming schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Builds resilient local food systems in Oklahoma by supporting farmers markets, food hubs, community gardens, and farm-to-institution programs.
Supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes across Rhode Island for community benefit and heritage tourism.
Helps Oregon tourism businesses and destinations recover and grow following economic disruptions, supporting jobs and regional economies.
Funds workforce training programs in New Mexico to help unemployed and underemployed workers gain the skills needed for in-demand jobs.
Funds projects that improve water quality in Vermont rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, protecting public health and ecosystems.
Preserves and promotes the unique arts, culture, and heritage of Arizona communities through funding for programs, events, and facilities.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in Maryland, supporting working families and child development.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of Tennessee, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in Mississippi, supporting working families and child development.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Ohio to protect public health and the environment.
Advances science, technology, engineering, and math education in Mississippi schools, preparing students for 21st-century careers.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of Montana, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of Colorado, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in California to protect public health and the environment.
Extends high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of Florida, enabling economic opportunity and digital inclusion.
Supports South Carolina small businesses developing innovative technology solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth in the state.
Funds cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites and degraded ecosystems in Tennessee to protect public health and the environment.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Nevada communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Promotes adoption of innovative farming practices and technologies in Florida to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.
Expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education in Rhode Island, supporting working families and child development.
Funds critical infrastructure improvements in rural Virginia communities, including roads, utilities, and broadband connectivity.
Funds projects that improve water quality in Texas rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, protecting public health and ecosystems.