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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,841 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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1,841 grants found

Grants to Oregon Entities for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and government agencies for economic development projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a grant orientation class prior to submitting an application. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181044

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, port districts, and individuals for projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an orientation class before applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 185503

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations for Youth Travel Programs

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations for travel programs benefiting young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase student and youth access to impactful travel opportunities. Eligible programs directly serve students and you...

GrantWatch ID#: 229299

Opportunity for Alabama Health-Based Startups to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 09/13/26

Opportunity for Alabama early-stage health-focused companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity offers emerging businesses individualized coaching and mentorship. The program's goal is that graduates will go on to participate in an i...

GrantWatch ID#: 221428

Opportunity for Texas Start-Ups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 09/13/26

Opportunity for Texas early-stage companies to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. Successful applicants will receive mentorship, business coaching, deals and perks, investment opportunities, and educational seminars. The goal is f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223826

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Training Providers for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disad...

GrantWatch ID#: 176708

In-Kind Grants to New Mexico Small Businesses for Solutions to Critical Problems

Deadline: 09/14/26

In-kind grants to New Mexico small businesses to promote solutions that respond to specific, critical obstacles. The grant program provides technical assistance, lab staff, and the use of laboratory equipment. The leveraged projects allow businesses that share tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 192690

Grants and In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Tech Companies to Promote Business Growth

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and in-kind support to Nova Scotia emerging tech businesses to encourage growth and increase profitability. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support technology companies in agriculture...

GrantWatch ID#: 193791

Contracts to New Mexico Attorneys and Law Firms for Legal Defense and Litigation Services

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Contracts to New Mexico attorneys and law firms for legal defense and litigation services. Funding is intended for government services, consumer protection, civil rights, environmental, housing, healthcare, antitrust, and other authorized litigation, including lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 212308

Opportunity for USA and Canada Entrepreneurs to Join a Business Accelerator Program

Deadline: 09/14/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada entrepreneurs in eligible locations to join a business accelerator program. Funding is intended to advance water technology in the Great Lakes area. The goal of the program is to support startups working on innovative water technolog...

GrantWatch ID#: 219506

Grants to Florida Business and Commercial Property Owners to Enhance the Exterior of Downtown ...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Florida business and commercial property owners and tenants in eligible locations to enhance the exterior of buildings in the downtown area. Funding is intended to support renovation, maintenance, and improvement projects that strengthen the visual iden...

GrantWatch ID#: 225995

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Youth Facilities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions to build or improve facilities serving youth. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities may include demolition...

GrantWatch ID#: 232242

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oklahoma Retail Store Owners for Community Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and in-kind support to Oklahoma retail store owners for community enhancement projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives to improve local neighborhoods, such as planting bushes and trees, putting up holiday decorations, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 232273

Research and Tech Program for Arizona Early-Stage Bioscience Companies

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/14/26

Opportunity for Arizona early-stage companies to participate in a bioscience research and technology program. In addition to up to $75,000 of funding, participating companies will receive networking opportunities, professional support, and other resources. The pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231449

Grants to Yukon Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Professional Development in the C...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 169654

Grants to Yukon Artists, Ensembles, and Companies for National and International Tours

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Yukon artists, ensembles, and companies for artistic tours. Preference is given to projects taking place outside of the province. Funding may be used to present a broad range of artistic disciplines, including theater, music, dance, visu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173808

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Provide College Students with Wo...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities, social enterprises, municipalities, and private sector entities to provide students with paid work experience related to their chosen career paths. Funding, in the form of a financial incentive, is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 175370

Grants to Missouri Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Groups for Agriculture Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri individuals, organizations, businesses, and groups for agriculture-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that generate workforce development and business sustainability. Eligible projects include...

GrantWatch ID#: 176046

Grants to New Brunswick Musicians and Groups for Career Development

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Brunswick groups and individual artists for career development. The purpose of this program is to increase the visibility of new musicians by providing professional development and enabling the production of new content. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 177495

Grants to New Brunswick Artists and Professionals to Promote and Market Music

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick artists and industry professionals to promote music-related projects, services, and content. Funding is intended to further the development of the local music industry. Eligible activities include social media campaigns, vid...

GrantWatch ID#: 185428

Grants to Michigan Small Businesses to Increase Exports

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan small businesses to increase export activities. Applicants are required to obtain access to the application portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to offset a portion of the export-related costs faced by small companies. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190521

Grant to a Minnesota Nonprofit, Business, or Group for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $10,000 to a Minnesota nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in eligible regions for an innovative community improvement project. Examples of eligible projects include those that improve the quality of life for local residents, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195246

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, First Nations, Agencies, and CBOs to Promote Economic...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, First Nations, municipalities, and community or industry groups to support economic development opportunities in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196589

Grants to Arizona Residents, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and CBOs for Community Enhancem...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and schools to enhance public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that beautify the urban environment and provide lastin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198434

Grants to Wisconsin Food Producers for Collaborative Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Wisconsin food producers, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions, for environmental projects. Funding is intended to enhance soil and water quality by promoting producer-led solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 204588

Grants to Montana Developers and Owners to Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana for-profit and nonprofit developers and owners to increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income households. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support developer...

GrantWatch ID#: 216570

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses Owners for Improvements to Commercial Properties

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania business and property owners to upgrade commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote building revitalization and support owners of businesses and business properties in their facade improvement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217488

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase the Availability of Commercial Spac...

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to increase the availability of commercial spaces within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to attract businesses to the state, and priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 222372

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Housing Shortage

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to address the housing shortage within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for construction and infrastructure activities. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222373

Grants to West Virginia Family Physicians and Researchers for Projects Related to Family Pract...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225721

Grants to Michigan Property Owners for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan property owners for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the historic character of the downtown district by improving and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225986

Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Companies and Industrial Corporations for Ocean Tech

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Israel technology transfer companies and industrial corporations for maritime technology research and development. Funding is intended for activities focused on the storage, transmission, generation, and distribution of ocean-based renewable energy. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 231226

Grants to Canada For-Profit Production Companies and Broadcasters to Create Digital Media Cont...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada for-profit production companies and broadcasters to create digital media content. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that are ready for commercialization. Emerging creati...

GrantWatch ID#: 231381

Grants to Virginia Building Owners for Facade and Landscaping Improvements

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia building owners to carry out facade and/or landscaping improvements to properties in eligible locations. Improvements can include painting, lighting, awnings, replacing sidewalk, accessibility improvements, and more. Eligible properties are loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 232247

Grants to Washington Tribal Agencies, IHEs, Organizations, and Corporations for Broadband Serv...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Washington Tribal governments, IHEs, organizations, and corporations to initiate broadband services on Tribal lands. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to enable applicants to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232260

Grants to Minnesota Child Care Providers to Purchase Locally Sourced Food

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota childcare providers to purchase locally sourced food for meals and snacks. Funding is intended to assist family home daycares that want to buy and serve state-grown or raised foods. This program reimburses participants for purch...

GrantWatch ID#: 216210

Grants to Oklahoma Researchers for Biomedical Studies

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 158057

Tax Credits to Iowa Individual and Nonprofit Property Owners and Developers to Rehabilitate Hi...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Tax credits to Iowa individual and nonprofit property owners and developers for the rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting prior to applying. The program is intended to assist with costs re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202522

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for activities to protect water resources throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 221701

Grants to British Columbia Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations for Transporta...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit transportation companies, and First Nations bands to improve connectivity for individuals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to provide public transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 232373

Grants to Nevada Event Producers and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Nevada event producers and organizations for activities and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to generate overnight stays in local lodging properties. Eligible events include, but are n...

GrantWatch ID#: 174820

Grants to Ontario Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Multidisciplinary Art

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario professional artists, nonprofit arts organizations, collectives, groups, and other organizations to create, produce, and present multidisciplinary works of art, arts activities, and events. Funding may also be used to support professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 175548

Grants to Pennsylvania Health Systems and Medical Groups to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Pennsylvania health systems and medical specialty groups affiliated with the funding source to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote original and creative approaches to care delivery that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209760

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for Safe and Affordabl...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for initiatives to expand safe and affordable housing throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: housing rehabilitation, man...

GrantWatch ID#: 215815

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New Mexico tourism-related organizations and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support advertising, publicity, and promoting tourist-related attractions, facilities, and events. Eligible projects and activities m...

GrantWatch ID#: 218895

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Businesses to Address and Prevent Violence

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and businesses for capacity-building efforts that help prevent violence. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations and legal entities in need of capac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221163

Grants to Israel Businesses to Support the Domestic Artificial Intelligence Industry

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Israel businesses to support the domestic artificial intelligence industry. Funding is intended to increase the number of skilled workers in Israel. Grants are available to find and relocate workers and entrepreneurs in the industry to the country. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231918

Grants to Oregon Artist-Run Organizations to Support Existing and New Visual Art Projects

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon artist-run organizations in eligible locations to support existing and new visual art projects. Applicants are required to view a recorded info session prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help independent art groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 146846

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for events related to breast cancer research. The purpose of the grant program is to support events that foster research and stimulate ideas related to breast cancer. Events...

GrantWatch ID#: 225584

Grants to California Entities and Individuals for Grassroots Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for grassroots-led events related to breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Events may take place in-person, virtually, or in com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225585
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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?

Yes. Corporations and government agencies regularly launch dedicated grant initiatives aimed at supporting diverse founders and veterans.

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