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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 Quebec Nonprofits, Small Enterprises, and IHEs for Quantum Technology Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, small enterprises, and IHEs for quantum technology development. Funding is intended to advance the development of these technologies and related products that can be commercialized, to advance economic development in this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219749

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits and Businesses for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations and small businesses for economic development projects in communities that are an official language minority. Funding is intended to bolster economic activities in eligible communities and to help businesses flourish throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 219750

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and economic development organizations for economic development projects. Funding is intended to boost economic development in the region through increasing tourism, increasing the presence of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 219751

Grants to Quebec Small Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec small businesses and nonprofit organizations for business development needs. Funding may be used for commercialization, business management, market development, acquisition of necessary equipment and machinery, and more. Projects are meant to fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 219752

Grants to USA Independent Retailers for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories independent retailers for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover expenses needed to reopen and sustain operations after unforeseen events, such as inventory replacement, property repairs, relocation costs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219945

Grants to New York Farms and Farmers for Programs to Increase the Amount of Fresh Food Served ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York farms and farmers for programs to increase the amount of fresh, locally sourced food served in school meals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to protect farmland, to educate residents about the importance of growing and eating local foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220380

Grants to Ohio Businesses in Eligible Locations to Help Fund Signs for the Outside of the Busi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to help fund signs for the outside of the business. Signs must be visible from the street and enhance the appearance of the property. Funding is intended to cover window signs, wall signage, or signs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220456

Grants to Ohio Groups and Organizations for Projects that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio residents, groups of businesses, and organizations for community development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the community through groups working together on projects and programs related to neighbor...

GrantWatch ID#: 220458

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and For-Profits for Economic Development Projects in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit and for-profit organizations for economic development projects to benefit eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will expand and strengthen businesses, draw in outside visitors, increase employment and wages, and expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 220568

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Locations for the Design and Installation of Exterio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support the design and installation of exterior building signs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Priority will be given to food and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220575

Grants to Florida Individuals and Businesses for Events and Activities that Promote Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals and businesses for events and activities that promote tourism in eligible regions. First time applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff prior to filling out an application. Eligible funding focus areas include special even...

GrantWatch ID#: 220625

Grants Nevada Business Owners for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada business owners for construction and capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for exterior upgrades and renovation projects that improve the appearance of the local community, and bring properties up t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220638

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Promote Disaster Relief for Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for business recovery assistance following natural disasters. Funding is intended to restore vital services and repair infrastructure for small businesses and entrepreneurs facing financial challenges. The program seeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 220665

Grants to Maine Businesses to Relocate To and Establish Themselves in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine businesses to relocate to and establish themselves in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create new job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and provide benefit to the local community. Eligible businesses are those that are already est...

GrantWatch ID#: 220673

Grants to Iowa Dentists and Dental Practices to Mitigate the Impacts of a Natural Disaster

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Iowa dentists and dental practices to mitigate the impacts of a natural disaster. Funding is intended to assist dentists whose practice has suffered significant damage, or even total loss, due to a formally declared natural disaster. Funds may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220691

Grants to New York City Small Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to New York City businesses in eligible locations for environmental impact projects. Funding is intended to support small businesses that are owned by members of the BIPOC community. Eligible projects will allow food and beverage businesses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220714

Grants to Texas Entities and Individuals to Increase the Number of Tennis Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas entities or individuals to increase the number of tennis facilities and programs in their communities. Funding is intended for fees, travel, court rental, maintenance, promotion, marketing, equipment, and food. The funder's mission ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220753

Grants to Indiana Individuals to Provide Assistance for Repair and Restoration Projects Follow...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individual renters, homeowners, and businesses to provide assistance during the recovery process following disaster events. Funding is intended to support the repair, restoration, and replacement of destroyed or damaged homes and properties locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 220887

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Opioid-Related Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, faith-based groups, and youth groups for opioid-related programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that will have an impact on communities that have been severely ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220894

Grants to Colorado Small Businesses to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado small food businesses in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to help restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, and caterers replace inefficient refrigeration and restaurant equipment with ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 220926

Grants to Colorado Mobile Food Businesses to Improve Sustainability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Colorado mobile food businesses in eligible locations for projects that improve sustainability and energy efficiency. Funding is intended for electrification projects that benefit food trucks. This program will allow food truck and mobil...

GrantWatch ID#: 220928

Grants to Minnesota Dairy Farmers and Processors for Business Planning Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota dairy farmers and businesses for operations planning activities. Funding is intended to promote the advancement of businesses involved in milk production or dairy product handling. Eligible grant expenses include fees associated...

GrantWatch ID#: 221007

Opportunity for Montana Native American Businesses to Obtain Bank Loans

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Montana Native American-owned business entities to obtain bank loans for business growth. This program intends to solve the barrier facing Native American businesses that apply for loans but are missing sufficient collateral. Participating lenders ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221023

Grants to Mississippi Commercial Property and Business Owners to Improve Building Exteriors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Mississippi commercial property and business owners in eligible locations to improve building exteriors. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the rehabilitation, restoration, and preservation of commerci...

GrantWatch ID#: 221038

Grants to New Mexico Businesses for Façade Enhancements to Existing Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico businesses for façade enhancements to existing buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for improvements to the business building's exterior, and enhancements must be visible to the general public. Eligible buildings...

GrantWatch ID#: 221052

Grants to Florida Business Owners and Tenants for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Florida business owners and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects include demolition of existing buildings, additions to current structures, increasing handicapped accessibility, renovation of fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221078

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits and Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 221096

Tax Credits to New Jersey Supermarkets and Grocery Stores to Open New Stores in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to New Jersey supermarkets and grocery stores to open new stores or to rehabilitate existing stores in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase access to healthy and affordable foods in areas that typically do not have adequate access. All s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221144

Grants to Wyoming Commercial Property Owners for Façade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to Wyoming commercial property owners in eligible regions for façade improvements. Three types of grants are available: maintenance, signs, and renovations. Funding is restricted to exterior improvements, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221179

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Founders of Startups to Receive Funding and Men...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

GrantWatch ID#: 221222

Sponsorships to Colorado Film Festival Organizers to Promote Festivals and Attract Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Colorado film festival organizers to promote tourism and the arts. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support film festivals of all kinds, especially newer festivals, to help communities start and host suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 221231

Opportunity for Maryland Outdoor Child Care Programs to Receive Licensing

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Maryland early learning and child care programs to participate in a licensing pilot. This program is intended to expand access to high-quality early childhood education through outdoor, nature-based programs that offer full-day, year-round early le...

GrantWatch ID#: 221294

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses to Support Operations and to Promote Economic Development in...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania businesses to support their operations and to promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Grants that help improve or reinvigorate priority areas are p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221423

Tax Credits to Utah Businesses for Workforce Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Utah businesses in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage businesses to hire additional employees. Further credits are available for capital improvements to previously vacant buildings and the purchase of equipment. The purpose of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221514

Grants to Texas Electric Utilities and Cooperatives for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas electric utilities, electric cooperatives, or other entities managing electricity generation and distribution for capital projects. Funding is intended for facility enhancements, weatherization, modernization, management of surrounding vegetation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221596

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
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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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