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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 Alberta Businesses to Employ Local Workers for Audio and Video Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alberta businesses to employ local workers for audio and video projects. Applicants must set up an online profile before submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to help cover labor costs for organizations involved in the development and deliv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193468

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 217208

Grants to Canada Indigenous-Owned Companies to Market and Distribute Screen-Based Content

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada Indigenous-owned companies for marketing and distribution projects related to screen-based content, including web series, television, shorts, and immersive and interactive content. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223061

Grants to Canada Indigenous Screen-Based Companies and Individuals for Travel Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Canada Indigenous companies and individuals that create screen-based content for travel expenses related to professional development activities. Funding is intended for expenses to attend conferences, festivals, markets, and participate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223062

Grants to Massachusetts Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 03/29/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $8,000 to Massachusetts small companies to encourage business development in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an eligibility form and contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist retail, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210705

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to...

Deadline: 03/27/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224730

Grants to Massachusetts Small Business Owners for E-Commerce Upgrades

Deadline: 04/09/27 LOI Date: 03/30/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Massachusetts small business owners in eligible locations for e-commerce improvements. Funding supports the purchase of e-commerce equipment and online upgrades to strengthen digital competitiveness. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 207494

Grants to Michigan Agencies, IHEs, and Private Facilities for Construction of Leisure Boating ...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

Grants and Loans to Colorado Agricultural Organizations for Emergency Drought Water Usage

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants and loans to Colorado agricultural organizations for disaster relief purposes in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support emergency responses to drought through supplemental groundwater pumping, conservation, and ditch and reservoir. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 198047

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Marine Economy

Deadline: 05/03/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 229993

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to Minnesota Businesses for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline: 05/28/27

Grants to Minnesota businesses for exploratory mineral drilling and analysis projects in eligible regions. Applicants must have the required licenses and submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding priority is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 197258

Grants to Washington Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225977

Grants to Alberta Book Publishers to Support Operational Expenses and Costs

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Alberta book publishers for operational support. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that publish printed and/or digital books. The grant program aims to increase access to services an...

GrantWatch ID#: 203379

Grants to Alberta Magazine Publishers for Initiatives that Promote Business Growth

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Alberta magazine publishers for initiatives that promote business growth. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to support operations, administration, and business development activities. The grant program aims...

GrantWatch ID#: 203380

Grants to Alberta Sound Recording Organizations for Capacity Building Activities

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Alberta sound recording organizations for activities to build organizational capacity. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage business growth and enhance the financial viability of the sound and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 203382

Grants to Tennessee Private and Governmental Entities to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Tennessee private and government entities for publicly accessible projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to assist with the installation of changing tables that are designed for adults. The goal of the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 204594

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Grants to North Dakota Employers to Assist New Employees with Relocation Costs

Deadline: 06/20/27

Grants to North Dakota employers to help new employees with relocation costs. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support public and private sector employers who are hiring out-of-state job seekers for in-d...

GrantWatch ID#: 219580

Grants to Colorado Small Businesses for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado small businesses in eligible locations for improvements to commercial buildings. Funding is intended to assist small businesses with exterior and interior renovations and one-off professional services. Grants can help businesses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227710

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits to Diversify and Expand Their Workforce

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions to diversify and expand their workforce. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations have selected a particular need to address wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218871

Opportunity for Texas Entities to be Listed on a Performing Arts Roster

Deadline: 01/31/28

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...

GrantWatch ID#: 154121

Income Tax Credits to New York Businesses that Have Relocated Staff to Eligible Areas of New Y...

Deadline: 06/30/28

Income tax credits to New York businesses that have shifted operations to eligible locations. The tax credits will support businesses that have relocated to recently-renovated or constructed commercial properties. Eligible relocations must be nonresidential and mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 166188

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to Massachusetts For-Profit and Nonprofit Employers for Staff Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit employers for training and workforce development programs for newly hired and incumbent full-time and part-time workers. Funding is intended for activities that address job growth and increase the abilities or oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 134817

Grants to California Child and Adult Care Centers to Provide Participants With Healthy Meals a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, licensed adult day care centers, child care centers, and after-school programs to supply nutritious meals and snacks. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 134908

Grants to Washington Entities, Organizations, and Individuals to Increase Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington entities, organizations, and individuals in eligible locations to promote local tourism. Funding is intended for events and projects that attract out-of-county visitors. Grant funds may be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 137611

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals to Support Local Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 140592

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Green and Cool Roof Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofit and For-Profit Developers to Develop Low-Cost Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and businesses to develop low-cost housing, including homeownership and rental projects, for low-income residents. Funding may be used for expenses such as construction costs, financing and professional fees, acquisitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 144238

Grants to Maryland Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies to Improve Nursing and Assisted Living Fa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland organizations, associations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and private contractors for projects that enhance the quality of care for residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 144616

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and Businesses to Acquire Unus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, businesses, community groups, and developers to acquire unused properties in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source to confirm property eligibility. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 146183

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some p...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits and Businesses for Events and Entertainmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations and businesses for family-oriented events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that offer family entertainment, themes, and activities. In addition to monetary awards, applicants may a...

GrantWatch ID#: 149311

Grants to Michigan Dairy Producers for Events to Promote Milk-Based Products

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended for dairy products to be used at events, as well as other items essential for running the event. The goal of the funding program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 154221

Grants to Kentucky Food Service Establishments Promote Kentucky Agricultural Products

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to Kentucky food service establishments for advertising and promotional expenses. Funding is intended for the promotion of state-grown agricultural products and processed food. Eligible expenses include radio and television ads; web expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 155749

Grants and Counseling to Alaska Individuals in Eligible Regions to Obtain Commercial Fishing P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and financial counseling to Alaska individuals in eligible regions to assist residents in obtaining commercial fishing permits. Funding is intended to provide limited entry drift and set fishing permits through an emergency, short-term transfer. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 158357

Opportunity for Upstate New York Start-Ups to Participate in an Entrepreneurial Program and Qu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York start-up companies in eligible regions to participate in a business development program, qualify for funding, and receive in-kind mentoring and business development consulting services. Applicants are required to prequalify prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 158761

Grants to Alberta Métis Entrepreneurs for a Start-Up or Small Business Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up $99,999 to Alberta Métis entrepreneurs for assistance in expanding a small business or funding a start-up. Funding is intended to support new and expanding business ventures with non-repayable grants. In order to receive this grant, funding must be a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158771

Fellowships to Kentucky Founders of High-Tech Companies to Accelerate Startup Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Kentucky founders of high-tech companies seeking to accelerate their business during the startup phase. This one-year, mentor-driven program offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to mentoring, access to resources, assistance with a...

GrantWatch ID#: 160738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Organizations, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Innovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals are invited for high-p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161422

Grants to Florida Businesses for Employee Education, Training, and Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida businesses for workforce development programs. Funding is intended for employee training activities that focus on specific business or industry skills, computer or technical skills, or strategic and leadership skills. The purpose of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161924

Grants to Florida Businesses to Conduct Training Programs for New Employees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida new and expanding businesses to conduct training programs for new, full-time employees. Funding is intended for programs that train workers in specialized skills not requiring a degree, in preparation for high-quality jobs in eligible industries....

GrantWatch ID#: 161928

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa Nonprofit and For-Profit Social Enterprises to Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162173

Grants to Alaska Associations, Corporations, and Individuals for Youth to Participate in Compe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska associations, corporations, and individuals in eligible regions to encourage youth participation in advanced-level competitions. Funding is intended to defray unanticipated costs for events, travel, or purchases. Eligible individuals and programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162589

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate with...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canadian nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities on a research-based internship program. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825
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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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