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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,811 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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1,811 grants found

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193664

Grants to Wyoming Businesses to Mitigate Costs Associated with Expanding Their Markets

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wyoming businesses to mitigate costs associated with expanding their markets outside the state. Funding is intended to help businesses connect with new customers. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, those associated with di...

GrantWatch ID#: 193747

Grants to USA Entities to Support Research on Food Supply and Agricultural Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 193965

Grants to Kentucky Farmers and Businesses to Improve Water Management Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky farmers and agricultural businesses to improve water management efforts. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to contracted labor, project-related equipment, and the construction or renovation of facilities. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 194785

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Opportunity for USA Small Businesses to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 195125

Tax Credits to Iowa Nonprofit and For-Profit Developers for the Renovation of Historically Sig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Iowa qualifying nonprofit and for-profit developers for the renovation of historically significant buildings. Funding is intended to help ensure that important, defining features and spaces of historic structures are retained, with the goal of revit...

GrantWatch ID#: 195963

Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses for Business Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and Loans to Ontario businesses for business development activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to promote market expansion and respond to the imposition of US tariff...

GrantWatch ID#: 196387

Grants to Massachusetts New and Established Businesses in Eligible Locations for Opening and E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts established or new businesses in eligible locations for expansion or opening support. Funding is intended to assist with rent payments and equipment expenses of local amenity businesses, such as restaurants and brew pubs, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196638

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses in Eligible Locations for Rent Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts businesses in eligible locations for rent support. Funding is intended to help new or established/expanding businesses cover up to six months of rent. Rent reimbursements will be paid after all landlord or tenant constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196641

Grants to Massachusetts Small Businesses in Eligible Areas to Help Reduce the Tax Burden

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts new and existing small businesses in eligible locations for operating support. Funding, in the form of tax credits, is intended to mitigate the tax liability of new or expanding businesses through a property tax reimburseme...

GrantWatch ID#: 196642

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses in Eligible Areas for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts new and established businesses in eligible locations to improve the exterior appearance of commercial structures. Funding is intended to visually enhance local storefronts and commercial buildings. Grants may be used for si...

GrantWatch ID#: 196643

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Trade Organizations, Businesses, and IHEs for Tra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, trade organizations, businesses, and IHEs for technical training programs. The purpose of the funding is to support non-degree programs for employees to enhance their skills and learn new skills in occupati...

GrantWatch ID#: 196888

Grants to Oregon Ports for Marketing and Planning Studies that Support Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon ports for marketing and planning studies that support economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include developing and marketing facilities and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197017

Grants to Alberta Organizations and Businesses to Strengthen the Agriculture Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta industry organizations, food processors, and agricultural businesses to strengthen the province's agriculture sector. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support strategic programs and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197026

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism-Related Activities in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for projects that promote tourism and improve the experience of tourists in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for activities that will take place during the off-season, from December to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197226

Grants to Alberta Producers to Enhance Water Management

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Alberta producers to improve water management. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the growth of primary producers, including bee, crop, and livestock operations, and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197305

Opportunity for Michigan Startups to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Michigan startups in eligible locations to participate in an accelerator program. The program includes mentorship from experienced professionals, a variety of valuable resources, access to funding, and ongoing support after the conclusion of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197388

Grants to Ontario Businesses for the Production of New Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Conditional grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario New Businesses to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario new businesses to foster economic development in local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for capital expenses, training costs, marketing, and investments in information and communications technology. Eligible applicants are tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 197492

Grants and Loans to Ontario Businesses to Relocate Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Ontario businesses to expand operations in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to create new jobs and contribute to the economic development of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197540

Grants to Kentucky New Businesses in Eligible Locations for Start-Up Costs and Development Act...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky businesses in eligible locations to assist with start-up costs and development projects. Funding is intended to help new business owners with the redevelopment of buildings in commercial areas, with the goal of attracting customers. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197762

Grants to Kentucky Businesses in Eligible Regions for Property and Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to Kentucky businesses in eligible locations for property improvement projects. Funding is intended to help business owners upgrade the exterior of commercial structures and enhance properties while retaining the h...

GrantWatch ID#: 197763

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and First Nations to Support Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and First Nations communities in eligible regions to sponsor community-based programs. Funding is intended to support community festivals, events, celeb...

GrantWatch ID#: 197842

Grants to Oregon Business Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Capital Improvement Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon business property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve the security and safety of properties and buildings. The goal of the program is to address the issue of homelessness a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197924

Grants to South Carolina Commercial Property Owners and Tenants for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina owners and tenants of commercial properties in eligible areas for capital projects. Funding is intended to enhance the exterior of buildings, including painting, signage, awnings, doors, windows, lighting, landscaping, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 198349

Subsidies to British Columbia Early Childhood Education Facilities in Eligible Regions to Incr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Subsidies to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit early childhood education facilities in eligible regions to increase staff salaries. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to boost the number of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198683

Loans to USA Businesses and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to help with the recovery activities of for-profit entities and private nonprofits located in a declared disaster area. Loans...

GrantWatch ID#: 199201

Loans to USA Small Businesses to Provide Financial Support Due to Military Call-Up of an Essen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA small businesses for financial support due to the absence of an essential employee who has been called up for active military duty. Loans will be limited to the amount of economic injury to the business and may be used for operating expenses until the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199205

Grants to California Businesses to Promote Local Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California businesses to promote and market local events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the development of events and programs, especially those that include collaborations between multiple businesses. Eligible activities take plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 199439

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit and For-Profit Child Care Providers for Personnel Profess...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit child care facilities in eligible locations for professional development programs that benefit personnel. Funding is intended to strengthen the early childhood education sector by offering training wages to assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 199440

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Businesses, Municipalities, and Nonprofits for Professiona...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for professional development activities. The purpose of the grant is to enhance the local tourism industry. Funding is available for a variety of expenses, including regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 199470

Grants to Colorado Filmmakers, Production Companies, and Film Industry Professionals to Produc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado filmmakers, production companies, and film industry professionals to produce film projects in the state. The purpose of the program is to foster job creation for local residents, stimulate economic development, and to promote Colorado as a touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 199530

Grants to Colorado Small Companies for Global Business Development Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado small businesses for global business development efforts. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help small-sized companies expand internationally. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 199540

Rebates to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Public Entities for Zero-Emission Veh...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, businesses, Indigenous organizations, and public entities to promote the purchase of zero-emission vehicles. Funding is intended to increase the use of more environmentally beneficial vehicles, such as electric ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199555

Grants to Prince Edward Island Export Businesses to Build Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island export businesses for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for businesses primarily within the following sectors: bioscience, energy and communications technologies, manufacturing, aerospace, and culture. Unusual goods i...

GrantWatch ID#: 199866

Grants to Washington, DC Businesses to Acquire Property in the District

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington, DC equity impact enterprise businesses for commercial property acquisition. The purpose of the program is to enable businesses to maintain a physical presence in the District and expand their operations. Eligible businesses are those in whic...

GrantWatch ID#: 199945

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, andIHEs for Conference Presentations Relate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, municipal agencies, community organizations, and institutions of higher education for presentations on disability-related topics. Funding is intended for disabilities-focused presentatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 200023

Grants to Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Owners, Operators, and Tenants to Renovate Old Infra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky commercial real estate owners, operators, and tenants in eligible locations to renovate old infrastructure and support local business growth. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation of dilapidated commercial buildings. The Fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 200154

Grants to New York Small Businesses to Promote Exporting and Trade Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York small businesses to promote exporting and trade activities. Funding is intended to increase the number of small businesses that export products; increase the value of the products that are exported; and increase the number of businesses that are...

GrantWatch ID#: 200233

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Businesses to Promote Global Exports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies for activities to promote global exports. Applicants must contact the funding source, and nonprofit organizations must prequalify prior to submitting an application. The purpose of this program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 200235

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Maryland Tech Companies for Start-Up Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Maryland emerging companies for start-up assistance. Funding is intended to invest in new, pre-seed technology businesses that have been started by economically underserved founders and communities. Funded companies are also provided ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200305

Grants to Maryland Tech Start-Ups for Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland start-up companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to contribute to the professional success of early-stage technology, IT, cybersecurity, and health-based companies. The goal of the grant program is to invest in compani...

GrantWatch ID#: 200306

Grants to Maryland Tech Entrepreneurs to Promote Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland technology start-ups and entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to establish partnerships with individuals and to help them build successful and sustainable companies. The goal of the program is to assist the next gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 200307

Grants and In-Kind Support to Maryland Start-Ups in Eligible Areas to Achieve Professional Suc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $25,000 and in-kind support to Maryland small technology start-ups in eligible locations for capacity building assistance. The program offers professional, ongoing mentoring and targeted projects to help emerging companies succeed. The initiative assists...

GrantWatch ID#: 200308

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, CBOs, and IHEs for Translation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas nonprofits, businesses, community-based organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for translation and interpretation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to reduce language barriers among ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200332

Grants to Texas Businesses and Property Owners to Upgrade Commercial Buildings in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas businesses and property owners for structural and exterior enhancements to commercial buildings and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for community beautification projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 200339

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Industries to Encourage the Creation of New Jobs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible industries to encourage the creation of new jobs for state residents. Applicants are advised that pre-qualification and required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants relocat...

GrantWatch ID#: 200412

Grants to Illinois Property and Business Owners, Tenants, Nonprofit and Private Developers, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois property owners, tenants, business owners, nonprofit and private developers, and religious organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to acquisition, construction, and pre-development such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200613

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Small Business Owners to Participate in a Business Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program is intended to provide participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 200771
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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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