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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,822 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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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 Washington, DC BIPOC-Led Groups and Organizations for Social Justice Work

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-led CBOs, groups, and start-ups focused on systems change work that addresses racial injustice. Funds will be offered as general operating support for grassroots and community-led organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 218671

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
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Grants to Missouri Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri individuals, businesses, and organizations working in agriculture to address food insecurity in eligible urban areas. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Proposed projects may address production ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210039

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 North Carolina Farmers to Implement Innovative Farming Practices

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants of $10,000 to North Carolina farmers in eligible counties to expand or diversify their operations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to promote the sustainability of farms and increase far...

GrantWatch ID#: 186934

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 Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 231845

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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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Local Agencies, and Farmers' Markets to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...

GrantWatch ID#: 140294
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Grants to Colorado Technology Businesses for the Development of Early-Stage Technologies

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Colorado technology businesses in eligible industries to support the development of early-stage technologies. Applicants are required to prequalify and register in the grant portal prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for disruptiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 201519
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Grants to Alaska and British Columbia Entities to Preserve Wild Salmon Resources

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and public sector applicants in eligible regions for initiatives to preserve wild salmon resources. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 222191
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Grants to Kansas Agencies and Organizations for Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Kansas government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for- profit businesses for substance abuse treatment programs. Funding is intended to address the impacts of dependency and substance misuse throughout the state. The initiative is designed to deli...

GrantWatch ID#: 229227
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA or International Entity to Address Illegal Imports

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or International nonprofit organization, IHE, or for-profit entity for addressing illegal international imports of goods made with forced labor. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for analyzin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231639
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Lead a National Tribal TTA Center

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to lead a national center providing technical assistance to tribal grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 231648

Grants to USA Agricultural Professionals for Training in Agriculture Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants to USA agricultural professionals in multiple states and territories for professional training related to sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support programs that educate these professionals so that they will be able to conduct training p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176395

Grants to USA Public and Private Local News Organizations to Fund Early-Career Journalist Sala...

Deadline: 10/19/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories public and private local news organizations, including TV and radio stations, newspapers, journalism schools, digital sites, and media centers, to cover salaries for early-career journalists to join the staff. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 197894

Grants to Connecticut Women-Owned Businesses to Promote Success and Development

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut women-owned companies to drive success and promote business development. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will positively impact the growth and profitability of women-led for-profit businesses. Eligible us...

GrantWatch ID#: 212897

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects Related to Plant Diseases and Pests

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110

Grants to Hawaii Individuals, For-Profits, and Nonprofits to Benefit Watersheds and Communitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231804
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Grants to New York City Businesses to Provide Workforce Training Programs for Employees

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York City businesses to provide workforce training programs that enhance employees' skills. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application form prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support training on newly acquired softwa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163216
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Grants to Ohio Businesses for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio businesses in eligible locations for recycling programs and projects. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve, increase, and promote recycling, waste reduction, and composting opportunities. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 198129
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, Schools, and Industry Groups ...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit entities, individuals, educational institutions, and industry groups for programs and activities that promote agricultural production and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for agricu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201139
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Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities and Transportation Entities for Rail Freight Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, transportation organizations, railroad companies, and others for activities that improve railroad freight infrastructure. Funding is intended to build new infrastructure or improve the existing system. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 205143
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Grants to Maryland Small Businesses to Mitigate Losses Sustained During Construction of a Rail...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland small businesses to mitigate losses sustained during the construction of a rail line. Funding is intended to cover labor, working capital, rent and mortgage payments, and utility expenses. Awards will be prioritized based on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 222266
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Contracts for Services to Nevada Vendors for Seed Growing Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Contracts for services to Nevada vendors for seed growing projects that address wildfires in eligible locations. Funding is intended to produce new native seed and plant materials. Grants can provide a variety of benefits, including enhancing sage-grouse habitat, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222703
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Opportunity for Massachusetts Builders to Advance Construction Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Massachusetts developers, architects, and contractors to join a cohort to advance construction projects. The program is intended to support teams pursuing construction with mass timber components. Applicant's projects may be at any phase, from earl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230161
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Crime Data Accuracy Research

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or agency for research on the accuracy of crime data. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify common inaccuraci...

GrantWatch ID#: 230446
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Grants to California Small Businesses for Capital Improvements and Technical Assistance

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to California small businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements and technical assistance. Funding is intended to enhance ground-floor businesses along a business corridor to increase food traffic, reduce vacant storefronts, and encourage econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231004
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Grants to Georgia Businesses for Digital Marketing Support

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia businesses in eligible regions for digital marketing support. Funding is intended to reimburse local businesses for expenses related to creating digital platform content and marketing materials. Eligible businesses must be located...

GrantWatch ID#: 212773
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Grants to Georgia Businesses and Property Owners for Interior Building Improvements

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia businesses and commercial property owners in eligible regions for interior building improvements. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of expenses, including ceiling, floor, and wall improvements and repairs, plumbing, heat ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212774
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Grants to Georgia Small Businesses and Commercial Property Owners for Capital Improvement Proj...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia small businesses and commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. The purpose of the grant program is to support repairs and renovations to mixed-use and commercial b...

GrantWatch ID#: 212775
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Grants to USA Women Entrepreneurs to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories women entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in eligible locations to promote tourism. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to improve the visitor experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 231101
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Recycling Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, schools, and school districts for recycling and waste reduction initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for source reduction activities, purchasi...

GrantWatch ID#: 155247
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations for Literary Event...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations for literary events such as workshops and readings in eligible locations. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347
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Grants to Delaware Businesses to Enhance State Roadways and Transit Systems

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Delaware businesses for roadway enhancements and transit-related capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to help businesses offset their transportation improvement costs. The program is designed to attract new businesses, expand existing busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 188538
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Grants to Canada Businesses to Pursue Global Marketing Opportunities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 191178
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Grants to Maine Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine for-profit entities and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development activities. Funding is intended for technical support that helps established companies grow and assists with the launching of new busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 195305
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Awards to Idaho Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Communities for Arts-Related Achievements

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards to Idaho individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and communities for outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards are intended to honor excellence in the arts and to promote awareness of the arts throughout the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 204136
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Are there grants available for new startup businesses?

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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?

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