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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

Grants to Pennsylvania Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations for projects that promote growth and strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to address inequitable access to capital and historical disparities, to build wealth in local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216780

Grants to Virginia Small Businesses to Support Operations and Attract New Businesses

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia small businesses in eligible locations to support operations and attract new businesses to the region. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help new companies overcome the barriers to ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 222574

Grants to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Organizations for Community Improvements

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations for community improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support renovations, updates, and improvements to agricultural buildings and facilities on c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229447

Loans to Indiana and Michigan Member Banks and Financial Institutions for Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Loans to Indiana and Michigan credit unions, banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies that are members of the funding source to assist with housing development in the area served by the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with ren...

GrantWatch ID#: 230070

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143524

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Promote Tourism Attractions

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote the development of tourism attractions throughout the state. Funding is intended to generate economic benefits, increase the number of new visitors, and impact travel choices ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176183

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses to Develop Solar Energy

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, and state agencies for small-scale projects to develop sustainable energy resources. Applicants must submit initial material prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178731

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to Washington Entities to Improve Crop Competitiveness

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, industry and producer groups, government agencies, and schools for agricultural programs that promote specific crops. Applicants must submit a concept proposal and complete the required registrations pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200684

Grants for Neuroimaging Research to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-P...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research projects related to neuroimaging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 205988

Loans to Kansas Cities and Counties for Projects to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: 10/16/26

Loans to Kansas cities and counties for projects to foster economic development in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment, construction, land...

GrantWatch ID#: 209567

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 217702

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Proteins Associated ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research on proteins associated with rare diseases. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for novel, exploratory health-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for novel...

GrantWatch ID#: 218346

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 218531

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to Alberta Businesses to Enhance the Exterior of Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta businesses and commercial property owners for exterior property improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital projects that enhance the utility, accessibility, energy efficiency, appearance, and aesthetics of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221709

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Businesses to Host Public Arts Events

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, arts organizations, artists, groups of artists, CBOs, neighborhood associations, and businesses in eligible regions for arts events benefiting local residents. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221799

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for early-stage health research projects using clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222169

Grants to California Private Entities and Tribal Organizations for EV Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California private entities and tribal organizations for projects addressing electric vehicle infrastructure. Applicants must submit a proposal to design, install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations that will be available to the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 227561

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for substance use research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address high-priority rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 230164

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Clinical Trials ...

Deadline: 10/19/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 218074

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities to Advance AI Healthcare Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to move AI healthcare tools from prototypes to real-world use in patient care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230661

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Medical AI Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for multi-disciplinary research to develop AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 230669

Grants to Washington Commercial Farms for Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Washington commercial farms to address climate issues. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for equipment that helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil health, and increase agricultural res...

GrantWatch ID#: 231444

Grants to Texas Organizations, Agencies, Businesses, and Residents to Replace Vehicles

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas organizations, individuals, businesses, and government agencies in eligible counties to repower heavy- or medium-duty motor vehicles with natural gas engines. Funding is also available to replace eligible heavy or medium-duty vehicles with natural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168820

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Tribal governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for studies addressing human genetic research. Applicants are advised that required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211707

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Neurological Disorde...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research related to biomarkers for neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217706

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

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for studies to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 217736

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

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on medical ethics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ethic...

GrantWatch ID#: 218708

Grants to USA Entities for Research Centers that Study Obesity and/or Nutrition

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research centers that study obesity and/or nutrition. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 230667

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Non-Addictive Pain Medications

Deadline: 10/21/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to develop non-addictive pain medications. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for precl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230294

Grants to Ontario Music Promoters and Presenters for Live Music Events

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario music promoters and presenters to improve the caliber and increase the number of live music experiences available for Ontario residents and visitors to enjoy. First-time applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 186708

Grants to Canada Music Companies for Business Development

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Canada music companies for business development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to business expansion, travel costs to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209145

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Add...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 207247

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects related to mental health disorder treatments. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221114

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research to develop innovative treatments for mental illness. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 221117

Grants to Florida Businesses for Disaster Recovery Efforts

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Florida businesses in eligible locations for disaster relief and recovery efforts. Funding is intended to assist small businesses that were negatively impacted by recent hurricanes. The grant seeks to help businesses recover from setbacks and address cha...

GrantWatch ID#: 222116

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

Grants to Virginia Businesses and Organizations for the Marketing of Festivals and Events

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $20,000 to Virginia businesses and organizations that attract tourists for the marketing of festivals and events. Funding is intended for the marketing of events with at least 500 people in atten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225247

Clean Heating System Program for New York Multifamily Building Owners and Managers

Deadline: 10/29/26

Opportunity for New York managers, operators, and building owners of multifamily buildings to participate in a demonstration program for clean heating systems. Participating buildings will partner with manufacturers to install high-efficiency heating and cooling s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228465

Tax Credits to Pennsylvania Farmers and Businesses to Offset Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Tax credit to Pennsylvania farmers, landowners, and businesses to offset the implementation of environmental conservation activities. This opportunity is intended to provide credits to help farmers compensate for expenses related to implementing best management pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204963

Awards to Colorado Individuals, Nonprofit, and For-Profits to Recognize Social Equity Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Awards to Colorado individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to acknowledge efforts to promote social equity in eligible locations. Awards are granted in four categories: youth, individual, rising star, and organization or team. There is no residency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211243

Grants to Alberta Charities and Businesses for Community Development Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta registered charities, businesses, and organizations in eligible regions for community development activities. Funding is intended for projects, initiatives, and events that are open to the public and are free or low-cost. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214502

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for tourism marketing, promotions, and capital projects that help to increase visitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215429
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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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