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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,810 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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Grants to Michigan Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Increase Food Rescue Efforts

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Michigan IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to increase food rescue efforts. Funding is intended to reduce food waste across the state by diverting edible food to be donated for human consumption, rather than being directed to lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 230530
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Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, Businesses, Individuals, and Agencies for Environment...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and government agencies for environmental initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development, renewal, or amendment of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231325

Grants to Washington, DC Small Businesses to Support Business Growth

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Washington, DC small businesses in eligible locations to support business growth. Funding is intended to provide access to capital and to encourage long-term business success. Eligible costs include administrative, software and technology, utilities, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222742
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Mental Illness and Substance...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and tribal entities to benefit individuals with mental illness. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to support pilot prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 162603
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Grants to Wyoming Small Businesses to Increase Export Activities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wyoming small businesses to attend trade events and enhance export activities. Funding is intended to increase the number of small businesses that are involved in exporting, expand the value of exports, and increase the number of small bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201795
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Grants to Utah Businesses in Eligible Areas for Workforce Expansion Efforts

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Utah businesses for workforce development opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist companies that provide new high-paying jobs in rural counties or in cities and towns with a population of up to 10,000 residents. Programs must t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205976
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Awards and In-Kind Support to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Hospitals, and School...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards of $500 and in-kind support to Montana small businesses, nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, hospitals, and schools to honor environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to recognize entities that are taking significant steps to reduce solid an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209931
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293
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Grants to North Carolina Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to North Carolina businesses and property owners to implement physical improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the aesthetics of the city, leading to increased property values and economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227954
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Grants to Michigan Grocery Stores to Increase Access to Healthy Food

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan for-profit stores to improve access to healthy food in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve neighborhood grocery shopping options through new, smaller-scale, fully operational local grocery stores; existing conveni...

GrantWatch ID#: 231297
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs for Business Develo...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals to help grow their businesses. In addition to monetary support, grantees will benefit from mentorship opportunities, join a community of fellow e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231349
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Grants to Maryland Property Owners and Local Business Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Maryland property owners, tenants, and local business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Eligible projects are exterior improvements, including roofing, lighting, signage, murals, sidewalks, window and door upgrades, and storefr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231654
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Competition t...

Deadline: 08/16/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222076
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Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Reduce Boat Sewage Discharge

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies to reduce the amount of sewage emitted from boats in coastal waterways in eligible regions. Funding is intended for outreach activities, programs to inform boaters about correct wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 153717
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Grants to Vermont Agencies, Marinas, and Boat Facilities to Install Pumpout Stations

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Vermont government and private marinas, shipyards, boatyards, and state and local government organizations to construct, operate, renovate, and maintain pumpout stations for recreational vessels. Applicants must contact program staff before starting an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 170463
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Training and Planning to Enhance Repatriation Progr...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for planning, training, and assistance to enhance programs assisting individuals returning from a foreign country. Applicants are advised that required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 171718
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Prevent Youth from Engaging in Ri...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions for projects to prevent risky behavior in youth. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to implement educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172766
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Teach Youth to Avoid Risky Behaviors

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, academic institutions, school districts, housing authorities, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states to educate youth about avoiding risky behaviors. Applicants must complete the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 183856
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Grants to California, Florida, American Samoa, and Marshall Islands Entities for Youth Abstine...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to California, Florida, American Samoa, and Marshall Islands nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, school districts, and government agencies for youth education programs on abstinence and contraception. Applicants are advised that the required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196981
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Grants to USA Climate Technology Businesses in Multiple Midwestern States

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylv...

GrantWatch ID#: 197175
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Opioid Use

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit entities to develop and implement opioid use reduction strategies in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the development and implementation of programs that address the main s...

GrantWatch ID#: 216788
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Low-Income Housing Needs

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities to provide housing assistance to very low-income residents. Funding is intended to help financially challenged individuals and families, including the homeless, with their housing needs. Grants can...

GrantWatch ID#: 220846
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Grants to Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Service Providers to Reduce Harmful Emissions

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Pennsylvania small and mid-sized manufacturers and qualifying service providers for projects to reduce emissions from industrial facilities. Funding is intended for the installation of technologies that will reduce emissions, while also creating new jobs...

GrantWatch ID#: 221410
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Grants to USA Entities to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and agencies to expand domestic fertilizer production. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 231026

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses to Expand Events

Deadline: 09/03/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and in-kind support to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses to expand events and increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for planning, marketing, operations, accessibility, and permitting. In addition to funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 211505

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

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 215110
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Programs to Mitigate Teen Pregnancy

Deadline: 08/18/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local agencies, LEAs, IHEs, and tribal governments and organizations for programs to reduce the rates of teen pregnancies and STIs. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 171722
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Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Colorado Businesses to Mitigate Construction Impacts

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind technical assistance to Colorado small businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the burden of construction work taking place next to the business. The purpose of the grant program is to support small businesses that have bee...

GrantWatch ID#: 187434
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Awards to USA Health Systems and Hospitals to Honor Commitment to Advancing Health

Deadline: 08/18/26

Awards to USA health systems and hospitals to recognize their leadership and commitment to innovation in advancing health. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge efforts to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare for commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198212

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Patient-Centered Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for patient-centered lung cancer research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214806
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Grants to Washington Businesses to Address Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington businesses for youth homelessness services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support outreach, case management, and other supportive services that prevent and end youth homelessness. The purpose of the program is to improve housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 231232
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Rail Safety

Deadline: 08/18/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research rail safety. The goal of the contract is to analyze the long-term operational impact and actual safety benefit of positive train control. The objective of this research is to documen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231359

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Generate Tourism

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and events that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended for new, expanding, and ongoing activities and events, and may also be used for marketing, tourism promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 147248

Grants to USA Qualifying Entities for Research on the Effectiveness of SUD Treatment Programs

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for research related to the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment programs. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214408

Grants to California News Organizations to Strengthen Capacity and Local Journalism

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 231228

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Eligible California Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, tribes, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit eligible regions in California. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for bold i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231944

Grants to Oregon Entities for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and entities for projects and services to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-bound, specific initiatives that fulfill at least one specified goal to benefit the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 150849

Grants to California Businesses and Nonprofit Entities to Produce Recycled Tire Products

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to California businesses and nonprofit entities for activities to promote the recycling of rubber tires. Funding is intended to provide incentives to manufacturers and processors to market recycled products, prevent tire dumping, and divert waste tires from...

GrantWatch ID#: 172941

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopedic ...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for orthopedic research projects related to military service injuries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214943

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or USA Agency for Clinical Tri...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, research institute, or USA government agency for clinical trials related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215334

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Toxic Substance Exposure Preclinical Res...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for preclinical research studies related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 215336

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Research on Toxic Substanc...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215338

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Entities to Protect Salmon Stocks

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho private, nonprofit, and public sector entities to protect salmon stocks in eligible areas. Priorities include enhancing wild stock production, restoring habitat, and improving the information available rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 222195

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopaedic...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to improve the recovery rate for individuals with orthopaedic injuries. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230311

Grants to Israel Corporations and Government Companies for Aquaculture Pilot Programs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Israel corporations and government companies for aquaculture pilot programs. The goal of this program is to allow for testing of an existing technology in the field of aquaculture and to demonstrate its value in the real-world environment. This program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231319

Grants to Washington Entities for Advocacy Services for Victims of Juvenile Offenders

Deadline: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribes, and government entities for services for victims of juvenile offenders. Funding is intended for emotional assistance, direct support, and resources for victims of trauma or crime. Applicants must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231389

Grants to Nova Scotia Entities to Address Economic Opportunities and Challenges

Deadline: 11/10/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231877

Grants to Alaska Individuals with Disabilities to Acquire, Open, or Expand Small Businesses

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Funding is intended to help people with disabiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176762

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribal entities, and government entities to promote recycling programs and waste reduction efforts. Funding is intended to encourage participation in recycling and source reduction and educate the public throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 211456
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Unlike loans, business grants provide non-dilutive capital that does not need to be repaid. Funding sources range from federal innovation programs to private corporate initiatives supporting women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development.

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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.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

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