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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,803 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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1,803 grants found

Grant to an Israel Entity to Establish Research and Development Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grant to an Israel entity to establish research and development infrastructure. Funding is intended for the establishment or provision of R&D infrastructure and small-scale manufacturing in the field of integrated photonics. Proposals must include plans for initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230121

Grants to Israel Industrial Corporations to Establish R&D Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Israel industrial corporations and user associations to establish R&D infrastructure in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote economic growth, research activity, and the commercialization of technologies and to rebuild areas significantly im...

GrantWatch ID#: 231501

Grants to Women-Owned Businesses to Improve Operations

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Connecticut female company owners in eligible locations to launch a new business or enhance an established operation. Funding is intended to improve the applicant's existing business or to allow her to start a new company. The grant may be used for expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 146769

Grants to Michigan Principal Investigators for Research Related to Craft Beverages

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Michigan principal investigators at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and trade organizations for research related to craft beverages. Eligible projects are related to the following research priorities: agricultural products ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210534

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Gene Ther...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to develop gene therapies for rare diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 218342

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers for Innovative Nurse Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico researchers in the nurse anesthesiology field for innovative research projects. Funding is intended for a range of research projects, but technology solutions are particularly encouraged. Eligible costs include travel...

GrantWatch ID#: 227643

Grants to Texas Small Businesses for Exterior Property Improvements

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Texas small businesses for exterior property improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the visual appeal, attractiveness, and overall aesthetic quality of commercial buildings while encouraging property owners and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229813

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Clinical Trials to Reduce Obesity in Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for clinical trials to reduce obesity in youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to d...

GrantWatch ID#: 230171

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Be a Coordinating Center for Obesity Research

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, agency, or nonprofit or for-profit organization to act as a coordinating center for obesity research consortia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 230172

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop a Framework for AI Tools in Healthcare

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to develop a framework to guide the creation and use of AI tools in healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 230662

Grants to Canada Health and Agri-Food Startups and New Companies for Initial Startup Costs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Canada startups and new companies in the health and agri-food sectors for initial startup costs. Applicants are required to register with the funding source and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231536

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Groups, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers for Creative Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Manitoba new and established artists, groups of artists, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for creative projects in any artistic discipline. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support creative research, project development, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184632

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Sports Events that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and groups for sports events to foster tourism and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program-related expenses such as production, site fees, marketing, and travel for public events that at...

GrantWatch ID#: 185897

Grants to North Carolina Property Owners to Develop and Improve Commercial Properties

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina property owners for projects that improve underutilized commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow small businesses to improve their space, create jobs, and enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 202648

Grants to North Carolina Small Business Owners for Building Upgrades

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina small business owners to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible areas. Funding is intended for exterior building improvements, including lighting, awnings, murals, and art. Businesses must adhe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217342

Grants to USA Clinician-Scientists at Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Alzheime...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories clinician-scientists sponsored by nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for Alzheimer's-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215606

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Non-Clinical Brain Research Led ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent non-clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 218308

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Clinical Brain Research Led by E...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent brain-related clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sev...

GrantWatch ID#: 218309

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Clinical Trial Research...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentored clinical trial research projects in the behavioral, biomedical, or clinical sciences fields. Applicants are advised that the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224987

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research in Clinical, B...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentored scientific research projects in the clinical, behavioral, or biomedical sciences. Applicants are advised that the required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 224988

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Scientific Research Projects tha...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for scientific research projects to support career development in the fields of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical science. Applicants are advised that the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 224989

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Clinical Patient-Oriented Health...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to conduct clinical patient-oriented health research projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224990

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Using Human Subj...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for scientific health research projects utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed...

GrantWatch ID#: 224991

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Directed Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for research projects utilizing clinical trials in the fields of biomedical, clinical, or behavioral sciences. Applicants are advised that...

GrantWatch ID#: 224992

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Research and Career Development ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for research and career development activities related to the clinical, biomedical, and behavioral sciences. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224993

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Basic Experimental Scientific He...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to conduct basic experimental scientific health research projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The ove...

GrantWatch ID#: 224994

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to support health-related research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224995

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Tribal Governments, IHEs, an...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, Tribal governments, IHEs, and government agencies for medical research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 224996

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Scientific Research Uti...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for mentored scientific research utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 224997

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Projects Utilizi...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for health research projects utilizing clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224998

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research and Mentorship b...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentoring and research projects conducted by mid-career health researchers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 225004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mid-Career Clinical Investigator...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mid-career clinical investigators pursuing patient-oriented research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 225006

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Quantitative Health Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to support health research conducted by investigators with quantitative technical and scientific backgrounds. Applicants are advised that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225009

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Number of Professionals Trained in Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to increase the number of professionals trained in cancer research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230285

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Training

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical research training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for postdoctorate audiologists to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 224979

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored experimental human studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expectation is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224982

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon organizations, businesses, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support significant projects and programs in the areas of heritage, humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175514

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Communities and For-Profits for Business Development Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous communities and for-profit companies to support capital business projects. Funding is intended to provide Indigenous entities with business development opportunities that will help to improve their socio-economic situation. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197309

Grants to USA Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for Business Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA veteran-owned businesses to encourage business growth and development. Funding is intended for veterans of the US military who are owners, CEOs, or presidents of small businesses with up to 100 employees. Businesses may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205777

Grants to Colorado Health-Based Facilities, IHEs, and Tribal Entities for Workforce Expansion ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado health education facilities, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal entities, dental clinics, and other health centers to promote diversity and workforce development. Applicants are required to register in the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209625

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214570
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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?

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