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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,785 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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1,785 grants found

Grants to South Dakota Organizations and Businesses in Eligible Locations to Improve Tourism F...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota organizations and businesses in eligible locations for projects to improve and create facilities related to tourism. Funding is intended for capital improvements, such as renovations, repairs, infrastructure, and beautification. The overall ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184991

Grants to North Dakota Organizations and Clubs for Improvements to Shooting Ranges

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota organizations and clubs for improvements to shooting ranges. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. All projects must be carried out on ranges that allow public access and must be completed wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186977

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Public Districts, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects Relate...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado agencies, public districts, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for projects and activities related to local water supplies. Applicants must receive approval and register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189737

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, schools, and landowners to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the area as a place to visit and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190882

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Educational Institutions for Projects Rel...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, ensembles, businesses, and educational institutions for projects related to Ukrainian Canadian dance. Funding is intended to support professional development and training, tours, concert product...

GrantWatch ID#: 193574

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Publishers, Businesses, and Schools to Promote Ukrainian ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, educational institutions, bookshops, publishers, and other businesses to promote Ukrainian Canadian literature. Funding is intended to support the publication of new literary works, translations...

GrantWatch ID#: 193578

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Produce Films and Videos with ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for the production of new media, videos, and films with Ukrainian Canadian cultural themes. Funding is intended to support projects to create and dissemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193580

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools for Projects that Promote Ukraini...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit community organizations, artist collectives, groups, orchestras, choirs, ensembles, businesses, and educational institutions for activities related to Ukrainian Canadian music. Funding is intended to support music festival programs, prof...

GrantWatch ID#: 193582

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Create and Exhibit Ukrainian-T...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions to create and exhibit visual artwork that includes Ukrainian content. Funding is intended to support not-for-profit exhibitions open to the public, profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 193586

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Businesses, Schools, Museums, and Others for ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, businesses, educational institutions, museums, libraries, archival repositories, art galleries, and other institutions for heritage preservation activities pertaining to the Ukrainian Canadian community...

GrantWatch ID#: 193594

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Businesses, and Schools for Exhibitions of th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for exhibitions associated with the history and culture of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended to support public exhibits of museum ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193597

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Businesses, and Educational Institutions for Ukrainian Canadian H...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for historic preservation activities relating to the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended for projects that support the docume...

GrantWatch ID#: 193600

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Advance the Study of Ukrainian...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for programs related to Ukrainian language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource and curriculum development for K...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

Grants to California Government, Individual, For-Profit, and Tribal Landowners for Conservatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California landowners, including government entities, individuals, companies, and Native American tribes, to enhance the management of forest lands and resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to guarantee h...

GrantWatch ID#: 199355

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered organizations, charities, and businesses for projects that improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs in a range of focus areas, including neighborhood beautification, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199477

Grants and Loans to Oklahoma Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Food-Related Pr...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and loans to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for projects and activities that address food insecurity. Funding is intended for programs that help to offer healthy fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202583

Grants to Nebraska Businesses and Community Organizations for Projects and Programs to Encoura...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska businesses and community organizations for projects and programs to encourage tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to attract visitors to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 205357

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, and Schools to Construct and Maintain War Memorials in Me...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, educational institutions, and businesses to construct and maintain memorials to honor the memory of Ukrainian Canadian military service members. Funding is intended to support the construction a...

GrantWatch ID#: 206207

Grants to Yukon Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, DMOs, and First Nations to Benefit the Touri...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Yukon businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, DMOs, and First Nations governments to benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended for activities that draw local and international tourists. Eligible projects and activities include advert...

GrantWatch ID#: 206483

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Community Art Projects in Elig...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for arts activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small-scale, creative art projects that help to solve a community problem. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 213820

Grants to Minnesota For-Profits to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota companies in eligible locations to promote growth and business success. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to create and retain jobs or increase revenues of local for-profit entities. The program is designed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214112

Grant to an Arizona Florist to Travel to Industry-Related Events

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to an Arizona florist to travel to industry-related educational or design events. Funding is intended to assist owners, managers, or employees of retail florists with the cost of attending an out-of-state industry educational event. An except...

GrantWatch ID#: 215119

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Florists for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC florists for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to allow retail floral owners to continue their education through in-person industry events, community courses, or webinar class...

GrantWatch ID#: 215121

Grants to Oklahoma Entities and Individuals to Expand or Create an Event Highlighting an Agric...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities and individuals to expand or create an event highlighting an agricultural product. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the local Chamber of Commerce. The event should increase the public's interest in agriculture and...

GrantWatch ID#: 217770

Grants to Oklahoma Entities for Research Relating to the Agriculture Industry

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities for research relating to the agriculture industry. Funding is intended for studies relating to topics such as product development, test marketing expenses, and feasibility studies. Proposals must illustrate how the research will result ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217771

Grants to Oklahoma Entities or Individuals to Encourage Diversification in Agricultural Produc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities or individuals to encourage diversification in agricultural products. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Funding is intended for unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 217773

Grants to Kansas Young Farmers for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas young or beginning farmers to start or expand their farming operations. Funding is intended to help early-stage farmers further their careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants reside and operate in the foundation service area de...

GrantWatch ID#: 223162

Grants to Ontario Rural Companies for Business Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario rural companies for business development initiatives. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of diversification, preparation for succession, cyber security, and accessibility. Indigenous businesses are encouraged t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223572

Grants to Minnesota Food Manufacturing Facilities and Waste Processors to Reduce Pollution

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota food and beverage manufacturing facilities and food system waste processors for projects to reduce pollution. Funding is intended for the development and implementation of innovative technologies and processes that reduce waste and emissions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228736

Awards to Alabama Small Businesses to Recognize Achievements

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of $500 and awards of $10,000 to Alabama small businesses to recognize outstanding achievements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to formally recognize and celebrate exemplary business practices, ethical standards, and sustained commitments to excell...

GrantWatch ID#: 229039

Grants to Colorado Businesses and Property Owners for Building and Property Improvements

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado businesses and property owners for building and property improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including signage improvements, facade improvements, outdoor areas, landscaping, exterio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229123

Grants to Kentucky Women Entrepreneurs and Educators for Career Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kentucky women to promote career development. Funding is intended to assist female entrepreneurs, educators, and those working to promote the health and well-being of women. The grant program seeks to encourage the efforts of women residi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229184

Grants to Colorado Housing Developers and Authorities to Create Supportive Housing

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado affordable housing developers and public housing authorities to create permanent supportive housing developments throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to const...

GrantWatch ID#: 231213

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Fibroblast Disorder Research

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, research hospitals, consortia, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for collaborative research projects related to muscular dystrophies and other fibroblast-based disorders. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231311

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Assist Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, tribes, and government entities to assist unaccompanied immigrant minors. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for providing services and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231876

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits for Activities to Increase Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and tourism-related for-profit businesses to develop the local tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that lead to overnight stays, improve the experience of tourists, and increase vi...

GrantWatch ID#: 151850

Grants to Pennsylvania For-Profits and Nonprofits for Projects that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania tourism-related businesses and nonprofit organizations to support the local tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for capital projects, marketing and advertising, or for the operation of a visitor center. Multi-day e...

GrantWatch ID#: 166387

Grants to USA Journalists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Health Care Journalism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA journalists, nonprofit organizations, and universities for independent projects that inform public understanding of the health care system. Funding supports investigations and educational reporting on affordability, access, care delivery, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172656

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Nature-Based Experiences

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and governmental agencies for the development of wildlife-viewing projects and nature-based experiences. Funding is intended to help the public build appreciation and stewardship for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176393

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Businesses to Develop the Local Tourism Industry

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and tourism-related for-profit businesses to promote and enhance local tourism in eligible regions. Funding may be used for advertising and marketing expenses targeting potential visitors, as well as for expenses asso...

GrantWatch ID#: 184785

Grants to USA Entities to Research How Children Interact with AI

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on how children interact with AI. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended specifically to explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230286

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Develop AI Tools for Medical Uses

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to create a collaborative center to develop AI tools for use in medical settings. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 230664

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Test and Evaluate AI Tools for Healthcare

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or agency to create a center to test and evaluate AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230666

Grants to South Carolina Commercial Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Carolina commercial property owners for facade improvements to buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of exterior improvements, including lighting, doors, windows, awnings, and more. Eligible properti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231656

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Publishing Houses to Support Continued Endeavors

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International publishing houses to support continued endeavors. Funding is intended to sustain independent artists' book publishers. Priority will be given to publishers that feature underrepresented and emerging artists and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223833

Opportunity for Alabama Start-Ups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 10/04/26

Opportunity for Alabama early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist emerging businesses in the forest industry. The goal is for program graduates to go on to participate in an investment accelerator or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225362

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities to Rehabilitate Historic Buildings

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to renovate and restore historic buildings. Funding is intended for capital projects that enable the public to use the state's historic structur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175084

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Develop the Equine Industry

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, associations, farms, educational institutions, and businesses for projects that develop the state's equine industry. Funding is intended to support educational, research, and promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175329

Contract for Services to an Iowa Retail Pharmacy to Provide Pharmacy Services

Deadline: 10/05/26

Contract for services to an Iowa retail pharmacy to provide pharmacy services. Funding is intended for the distribution of medications for specific health problems, as well as for widespread vaccine distribution in the event of a public health crisis. The chosen c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201162

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Research Relate...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, and tribal entities for research related to healthcare delivery. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more to comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204357
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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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