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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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Grants to Ontario Nonprofit and Private Employers for Workforce Training to Meet Industry Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and private employers to support workforce training activities that will address the needs of the province’s rapidly changing economy. The purpose of funding is to defray the cost of limited-duration training conducted by a qualified ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163062

In-Kind Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits in Multiple States to Develop Play Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in multiple states to support the development of new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to serve low-income communities that do not have a playspace or need to replace an unsafe...

GrantWatch ID#: 163580

Grants to Virginia Women and Minority-Owned Small Businesses for Internet Commerce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia women and minority-owned small businesses in eligible locations to develop their marketing reach through internet commerce projects. The purpose of this program is to help local businesses grow jobs and revenue through the enhancement or creatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 164169

Grants to Nunavut Tourism Businesses for Business Improvement Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nunavut tourism-related businesses for business improvement activities benefiting eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist Inuit-owned enterprises by supporting services and projects such as marketing initiatives, equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164259

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, For-Profits, Early-Stage Businesses, and IHEs for Bioscience...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, accredited colleges and universities, and for-profit start-ups to expedite bioscience innovation. The funding focuses on bioscience discoveries that can be introduced into commercial markets quickly in order to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 164431

Grants to Kansas Organizations for Promotional Materials to Increase Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kansas organizations in eligible locations for assistance in printing brochures and guides that will promote and advertise tourism events. Funding is intended to encourage overnight visitors to the community, increase tourism, enhance the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 164600

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Crisis Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, and local businesses in eligible areas to address emergency needs. Funding is intended to support organizations and communities in times of crisis. Eligible applicants are located in or serve the people of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164664

Grants to Vermont Organizations, Municipalities, and Individuals to Restore Burial Grounds

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Vermont organizations, municipalities, private cemeteries, and individuals for the preservation and restoration of burial sites. Priority will be given to applications utilizing volunteer work. Funding is intended for projects including, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164894

Rebates to California Non-Residential Entities for Water-Conserving Installations

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to California non-residential water customers, including businesses and commercial facilities in eligible locations for improving water efficiency equipment. The rebate program is intended to reduce the use of potable water with the replacement or upgrade ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165101

Grants to California Retail Companies in Eligible Regions to Reduce Water Use in Landscaping

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California retail companies in eligible regions to reduce landscaping-related water use. Funding is intended for projects to significantly reduce water use and increase efficiency. Applicants may apply for projects in one of two categories: recycled wate...

GrantWatch ID#: 165341

Grants to New York Child Care Centers and Family Care Providers in Eligible Locations for Supp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New York family care providers and child care centers in eligible locations for supplies, training, and equipment. Funding is intended to promote the highest standards of care for young children and to ensure that children are healthy, lear...

GrantWatch ID#: 165377

Opportunity for West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Receive Designation as an Arts Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for West Virginia cities, towns, and counties to receive certification as a community that promotes the arts. Nonprofit, and government agencies, including school boards, may apply on behalf of the community at large. Communities may apply to receive d...

GrantWatch ID#: 165383

Grants to Montana Agencies in Eligible Areas for Employment and Economic Development Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana government agencies in eligible locations for workforce and economic development initiatives. Funding is intended for projects and programs that benefit low- to moderate-income residents. Grants may be used for job creation, retention, and traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 165391

Grants to Nunavut Production Companies to Reimburse Costs Associated with Media Produced Withi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut production companies to reimburse eligible costs associated with producing media within the province. Funding is intended to support the growth of a strong media industry while developing local workforce expertise. Feature-length films, televisio...

GrantWatch ID#: 165465

Grants to Nunavut Producers and Production Companies for the Development of Media Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut producers and production companies to support the development of media projects. Funding is intended for projects designed for television, film, and digital media. Priority will be given to proposals for projects developed and produced within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 165526

Financial Assistance and In-Kind Support to Canada Businesses and Nonprofits to Improve Operat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance and in-kind support to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. The program is intended to create opportunities for economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165658

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Recycling Companies to Purchase Recyclin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government entities, municipalities, schools, and recycling companies to purchase recycling equipment. Funding may be used to cover the cost of new or previously used equipment. Eligible uses of funds in...

GrantWatch ID#: 165667

Tax Credits to New York Businesses to Incentivize Hiring Workers with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to New York businesses to incentivize hiring people with disabilities. The program is intended to promote secure employment among individuals with disabilities by offering participating businesses a tax credit for each qualifying employee. Tax credits ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165796

Rebates to Delaware Entities to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, IHEs, and schools to defray the costs of capital projects that encourage the use of alternative fuels. Applicants must register in the online portal prior to applying. The purpose of thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165861

Grants to Northwest Territories Qualifying Entities to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Northwest Territories businesses, entrepreneurs, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and residents to foster economic development. Funding is available in the following categories: micro-business, entrepreneur support, community economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 166058

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Childcare Centers for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit, for-profit, and community licensed childcare centers for operating grants in order to lower fees for families. Funding is intended to help make childcare more affordable for families with young children by providing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 166231

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Forestry Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland individuals, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, agencies, educational institutions, and conservation districts for reforestation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve forest habitat and water qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 166548

Grants to Maine Local Agencies to Promote Job Creation and Retention in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine local government agencies for projects to assist businesses with job creation and retention for low-to-moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. All units of gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 167238

Grants to Wyoming Businesses, Nonprofits, and Hospitals for Workforce Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Wyoming businesses, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and EMS providers for workforce development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote the cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 167300

Grants to Wyoming Entities to Prepare Potential Workers for Employment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming industry associations, trade unions, private entities, and IHEs to prepare potential employees for the workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote economic growt...

GrantWatch ID#: 167302

Grants to New Jersey Companies for Equipment Installation to Reduce Vehicular Accidents Due to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey private companies to improve winter traffic safety. Funding is intended to support the purchase, installation, and maintenance of technology and equipment to remove snow and ice from commercial motor vehicles. Funded equipment shall be placed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168624

Grants to Wyoming Property Owners for Beautification and Rehabilitation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wyoming property owners to support new beautification and rehabilitation projects in eligible locations. Preference will be given to property locations with high visibility and traffic. Consideration will be given to existing multi-family...

GrantWatch ID#: 169040

Grants and In-Kind Services to Colorado Businesses for Technology Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind services to Colorado small- and medium-sized technology businesses for assistance in exporting products. Funding is intended to support international business development and marketing expenses. Eligible businesses can also rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 169585

Grants to Arkansas Farmers Markets for Signage and Media Advertising Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas farmers markets for promotion expenses including, but not limited to, signs, local advertising, and social media. Advertising can be in print, radio, or TV format. Funding is intended to increase local awareness about the farmers markets to draw...

GrantWatch ID#: 169705

Grants to Missouri Local Agencies with Small Populations to Promote Community Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri local government agencies and partnering businesses for infrastructure improvements to support local industry. Applicants must hold at least one public hearing before applying. Priority projects include water systems, sanitary sewage systems, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 169711

Grants to Vermont Entities to Minimize Waste and Encourage Recycling

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont municipalities, businesses, community groups, institutions, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that minimize waste, encourage recycling and promote the reuse of materials. Funding is intended to support efforts that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170482

Grants to Utah Businesses to Enhance Building Exteriors and Create Jobs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah businesses to enhance the outer appearance of buildings in eligible locations. Projects must encourage the creation or retention of jobs for low- to moderate-income residents. The funding amount will be based on the number of full-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 172170

Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional Conduct in Busine...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to recognize New Mexico nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for exceptional business and ethical conduct. Awards are available in four different categories. Eligible nominees are those that set high ethical standards and encourage ethical b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172349

Grants to Ohio Public and Private Marinas and Vessel Facilities for Projects that Improve Wast...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio public and private marinas and vessel facilities for construction projects that improve waste disposal systems for boaters. Priority will be given to projects that are located within one of the following areas: waters with significant recreational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 173235

Rebates to Maryland Property Owners, Businesses, and Nonprofits for Water Management Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Maryland residential property owners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for water management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and landscaping installations and modifications. The goal of the program is to devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 173601

Grants to Florida Entities in Eligible Locations to Host Events and Conferences that Promote ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida entities in eligible locations to host events and conferences that strengthen local tourism. Funding is intended to assist successful applicants in hosting meetings and conferences that promote the area as an attractive destinati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174444

Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Businesses to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Mississippi organizations and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Eligible projects include festivals, sports events, arts and humanities events, and events with a literary, cultural, or culinary focus. Eligible proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 174796

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Sporting Events that Attract Tourists in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 per year to Florida nonprofit organizations and businesses for sports events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract visitors and increase hotel room occupancy in the area. Grants may be used for local...

GrantWatch ID#: 175386

Grants to Nebraska Entities Running Conferences for EMS Providers to Reduce Attendee Registrat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska entities running conferences for emergency medical service providers to reduce attendee registration fees. Funding is intended to defray the cost of registration fees and tuition. Eligible conferences must meet the following requirements: have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175406

Grants to a Kansas Individual to Cover Expenses Related to Attendance at Educational Farming P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Kansas individual to cover expenses related to attendance at educational farming programs. Funding is intended to support participation in activities that support environment-friendly farming practices. The attendee must be a member of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175819

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses for Workforce Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and businesses for workforce training. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofit organizations and companies enhance the skills of ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 176069

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Improve Water Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $7,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects that improve or develop water systems. Funding is intended to promote the protection, preservation, development, and use of the state's wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176076

Grants to Maryland Businesses to Offset the Cost of Global Marketing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland companies to cover the cost of global marketing. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for expenses related to marketing abroad, including website development, airfare, fees associated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176217

Grants to Ohio Urban Gardeners in Eligible Areas to Support For-Profit Food Ventures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and afforda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176274

Grants and In-Kind Support to Nunavut Inuit-Owned Businesses for Business Development and Esta...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Nunavut businesses with Inuit owners in eligible regions to assist with the growth of the corporation. Funding will be awarded for projects in business development, which may include both loans and grant contributions...

GrantWatch ID#: 176356

Grants to Kentucky Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Enhance the Local Quality of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky individuals, businesses, and organizations in eligible communities for projects that enhance the local quality of life. Projects must be resident-driven and must demonstrate a great impact on the community. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 176583

Grants to Virginia Individuals and Businesses to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individuals and businesses for projects to promote the use of electric vehicles in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the purchase and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations. Chargers must be located in p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176625

Grants to Arkansas Labs, IHEs, and For-Profits to Transfer New Technologies to the Marketplace

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas colleges, universities, laboratories, and public or private enterprises to support the transfer of technological developments to the marketplace. This program assists enterprises in improving and developing processes and products...

GrantWatch ID#: 177413

Rebates to Delaware Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Alternative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Delaware individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, organizations, state and municipal governments, schools, and IHEs towards the purchase or lease of natural gas, electric, and propane-powered vehicles. Applicants are advised to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177695

Grants and Loans to Delaware Businesses and Organizations to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Delaware businesses and organizations that demonstrate the potential to create job growth within the State. Applicants should first contact the funder to discuss whether their project meets the qualifications of the program. The purpose of this...

GrantWatch ID#: 177732
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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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