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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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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Farms and Food-Related Businesses for Capacity Building

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Kansas and Missouri farmers, ranchers, food businesses, processors, and tribal food-related entities in eligible regions for capacity building initiatives. Funding is intended to assist small local farm and food entities enhance their ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 230106

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit and For-Profit Housing Developers for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to create affordable rental projects. Funding is intended to promote affordability for middle-income renter households. The program includes three funding streams, although the Town will also consider o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231217

Grants to Israel Companies for Research and Development Centers Focused on Quantum Computing

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Israel companies to develop research and development centers focused on quantum computing. Funding is intended for infrastructure that will provide services as well as hardware to Israeli companies and research institutions in the industry. Services incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231320

Opportunity for New Jersey For-Profits to Raise Funds to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey businesses to raise funds to support projects and activities that address food insecurity. This opportunity allows businesses to participate in an auction to receive tax credits. Funds raised will help increase access to nutritious food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223166
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Grants to Wisconsin Dairy Processors to Promote the Growth of the Dairy Industry

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin dairy processors to promote the growth of the state's dairy businesses. Funding is intended for projects that enhance profitability, improve operations, solve current problems, foster innovation, and implement new processes. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 150355

Grants to Virginia Businesses to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses to foster economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must attend eligible business development programs before applying. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210281

Grants to Washingon Nonprofits and For-Profits to Engage Residents in Waterway Protection

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Washington nonprofits, community-based entities, and small businesses to engage residents in environmental projects that protect waterways in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to prevent sewer overflows and stormwater pollution through th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210630
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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000 to Connecticut childcare providers to cover start-up expenses. The purpose of the grant program is to provide support to newly licensed and unlicensed group homes, family homes, or childcare centers. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216350
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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Centers for Business Growth and Expansion Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut childcare centers for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for activities to increase enrollment at current locations, expand to new locations, and create new revenue streams. Eligible uses of funds include but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216351

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Economic Prosperity

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that promote economic development by increasing employment, expanding business opportunities, and improving property conditions. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216981
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Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Grants to Ontario Music Promoters, Presenters, and Agents to Promote Entrepreneurship and Deve...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario music promoters, presenters, and booking agents to stimulate entrepreneurship and develop the local music industry. Funding is intended to support music-based businesses and artist entrepreneurs so that they can increase access, advance competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 184158
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Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies for Art Programs to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199517

Grants to Ontario Film Production Companies to Create and Produce Movies and Digital Series

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Ontario film production companies to create and produce movies and digital series. Funding is intended for activities at all stages of development, including story optioning, final draft treatment, polish and package, and the production phase. Eligible e...

GrantWatch ID#: 218898

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Grants to Ontario Video Game Production Companies To Produce New Games and Virtual Experiences

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Ontario video game production companies to support the production of new video games and virtual experiences. Funding is intended to help companies create additional jobs, expand their market presence, and increase the diversity of their material. Funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218897

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities to Enhance Natural River System Functions

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222625
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses to Expand Events

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and in-kind support to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses to expand events and increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for planning, marketing, operations, accessibility, and permitting. In addition to funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 211505

Grants to Washington Childcare Centers to Supplement Employee Salaries

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Washington childcare centers in eligible locations to supplement employee salaries. Funding is intended to support the childcare workforce in the city by improving salaries and increasing staff retention. Applicants must be licensed by the state. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 232047

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Extracurricular Programs for Stud...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and public agencies for extracurricular programs that help to improve the lives of children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that support students and offer opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217903

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Gun Violence

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and businesses to address gun violence in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement anti-violence strategies that provide intervention and prevention support while strengthening lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224621

Grants to Utah Entities to Expand Homelessness Services

Deadline: 08/27/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 232055

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

GrantWatch ID#: 221097

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Jersey Entrepreneur Teams to Grow Startup Businesses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey entrepreneur teams to grow startup business ventures. Awardees will receive grant funding and mentorship support, with added funding being awarded to applicants from qualifying regions. This program is designed to address s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231321

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes to Increase the EV Sector Workf...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, Tribes, and workforce development boards to increase the state's workforce in the electric vehicle sector. Funding is intended for training programs to expand the expertise of technicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231924

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Generate Tourism

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and events that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended for new, expanding, and ongoing activities and events, and may also be used for marketing, tourism promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 147248

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple Regions to Remove Marine Hurricane Debris

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to address the aftereffects of hurricanes and storms in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the removal of marine d...

GrantWatch ID#: 187443

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Access to Healthy Fo...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and food policy councils to promote healthy eating habits and improve access to nutritious food options in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Funding is intended to expand hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 220004

Contract for Services to a Washington Business to Address Transit Development

Deadline: 10/02/26

Contract for services to a Washington business to address transit development. The project is intended to create an environmental impact statement for transit development initiatives that will be used by cities throughout the state. The document will be used to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 232034
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Grants to Utah Small Food Processing Businesses to Improve Facilities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah small food processing businesses to improve facilities. Funding is intended to ensure food security and increase the volume of food grown and processed within the state. Eligible uses of funds include contractor costs, equipment, refrigeration, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202992

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Community Facilities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207561

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213121

Grants and Support to New York City and International Startups for Environmental Protection

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York City and International startups in eligible regions for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs bring early-stage, location-based decarbonization plans to fruition. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222753
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Contract for Services to a New Mexico Proposer for Workforce Development Training

Deadline: 09/03/26

Contract for services to a New Mexico proposer for workforce development training. The contractor will be required to provide training for school professionals, including health assistants, youth leadership, school nurses, and general school professionals. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231895

Grants to Maryland Businesses and Nonprofits Partnering with IHEs for Research and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 181452

Grants to Wisconsin Women for Business Start-Up Support

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding is also intended to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 191183

Grants to Connecticut Entities for Farm-to-School Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211983

Grants to Florida Healthcare Facilities for Cancer-Related Projects and Studies

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Florida hospitals and healthcare facilities for projects related to cancer research. Funding is intended to support innovative cancer studies and treatment models, including emerging research and treatment trends, as well as promising approaches that may...

GrantWatch ID#: 225176

Grants to Missouri Farms to Increase Access to Healthy Foods

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri farms in eligible locations to increase crop production. Funding is intended to improve distribution and promote access to fresh, healthy food. Grants can also be used to advance regenerative agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231441

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Grants to USA Agricultural Producers for Projects to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA agricultural producers collaborating with a technical advisor in multiple states and territories to benefit the agriculture industry. Funding is intended to support projects that promote sustainable agriculture. With the support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158702

Grants to Massachusetts Startups and Researchers for Clean Energy and Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts early-stage companies and researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects related to clean energy and climate technologies. Funding is intended to support prototype development that demonstrates the...

GrantWatch ID#: 169484

Grants to New York Meat Processing Entities for Business Expansion Activities

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New York meat processing entities for business expansion activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the capacity of state processing facilities. Eligible uses of funds include equipment and machinery purchases and installation, facility improvement...

GrantWatch ID#: 209102

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribal entities, and government entities to promote recycling programs and waste reduction efforts. Funding is intended to encourage participation in recycling and source reduction and educate the public throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 211456

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve and Build Recreatio...

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capital projects that improve recreational facilities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 216541
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

GrantWatch ID#: 216590

Contract for Services to New Jersey Entities for Residents Facing Deportation and Detention

Deadline: 09/24/26

Contract for services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or private entities to benefit residents facing deportation and detention. Funding is intended to provide pro bono legal counsel to residents with low incomes. Funding may be used fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221939

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Apprenticeship Programs to Address Workforce Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania CBOs, businesses, labor and economic development organizations, LEAs, nonprofits, IHEs, associations, boards, and libraries for apprenticeship programs. Funding is intended for programs that address workforce development needs within the pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 232312

Grants to Massachusetts Life Science Companies to Cover Expansion or Relocation Costs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts life science companies to cover capital expenses related to expansion or relocation within the state. Funding is intended for equipment and infrastructure, consultants and subcontractors, and other capital costs and materials. Projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 232344
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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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