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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,801 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 Nonprofits and For-Profits to Expand the Creative Tech Industry

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofits, for-profits, charities, educational organizations, and collectives in eligible regions for projects to expand the region's creative technology industry. Funding is intended for skill development projects, sector development activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 231047

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Farms for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and farmers for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help recover costs after a natural disaster. Grants can address damage to private property following an unexpect...

GrantWatch ID#: 204298

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and First Nations for projects that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have the potential to provide long-term benefits and demonstrate innovative approaches to...

GrantWatch ID#: 206479

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and For-Profits to Offset the Costs of Music at Festivals

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit groups to offset the costs of music at festivals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sound technicians and musicians at festivals that celebrate the arts, culture, and heritage of the local comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229749

Grants to International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grants to USA and Israel Businesses for Commercial Technology Development

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 11/23/26

Grants to USA and Israel businesses for collaborative technology projects with commercial potential. Applicants are required to meet with a staff member and submit an executive summary prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development of a wide ran...

GrantWatch ID#: 174416

Grants to Ohio Businesses and Agencies to Support Recycling and Waste Management

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio businesses and nonprofit agencies for waste management projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the implementation of recycling and waste reduction activities in the grantees' facilities and places of employment. Funds may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 196563

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Arkansas public, private, and nonprofit organizations for projects that help to reduce emissions from diesel engines. Funding is intended to lower emissions from medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles through a range of activities, such as exhaust contro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204248

Grants to Alberta Businesses for Repairs and Enhancements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible locations for extensive repairs and enhancements to commercial buildings. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist businesses in beautifying exteriors and attracting consumers. Bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 207730

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Community-Owned Entities, and Community-Based Projects to B...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, community-owned entities, and community-based projects to benefit rural areas. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited...

GrantWatch ID#: 228018

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Support Business Growth

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA woman entrepreneur to support business growth. This grant is intended to help the business scale and grow by providing capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs who are ready for the next stage of growth. This opportunity is intended for ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228815

Grants to Nova Scotia Businesses to Export Cultural Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Nova Scotia creative businesses to promote cultural projects intended for export. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to help increase sales and grow the presence of Nova Scotia's cultural prod...

GrantWatch ID#: 174388

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Districts, Nonprofits, Companies, and Individuals for Initiatives...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, districts, nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals for initiatives related to the state's water supply. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202998

Grants to Alberta Agricultural Producers to Adopt Clean Farm Operations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta agricultural producers for environmental programs to adopt clean farm operations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions through targeted agricultural and land management practices, with a primary f...

GrantWatch ID#: 208136

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses for Business Development Assistance

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses for business development assistance. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical support in areas, including software setup, AI tools and automation, marketing, media and creative support, and an opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 229896

Grants to Canada For-Profits to Produce a Television Program

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants to Canada television production companies to produce a television series. Funding is intended to support the creation of television episodes in the genres of documentary, comedy, drama, reality, and lifestyle. The purpose of this program is to support Canad...

GrantWatch ID#: 195072

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Visitors

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for programs, events, and activities to attract visitors and generate overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended for marketing and development projects to promote local tourism...

GrantWatch ID#: 143315

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Business Development Program for USA and Puerto Rico Individuals

Deadline: 12/09/26

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189488

Grants to Vermont Farms and Businesses to Develop the Agricultural and Forestry Sectors

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Vermont farms, agricultural processing businesses, and forest product businesses to strengthen the agricultural and forestry sectors. New applicants must preregister in the application system prior to applying. Funding may be used for pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 176703

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to Kentucky Agricultural Producers to Offset the Cost of Safety Inspections

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,250 to Kentucky agricultural producers and farms to offset the cost of audits that assess and ensure good agricultural practices. Funding is intended for evaluation programs that confirm that the audited farm is handling, producing, packaging, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162629

Grants to North Carolina Individuals, Farming Associations, and Farmers Markets in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187593

Award to a USA or Canada Entities to Preserve and Promote Traditional Architecture

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Competition for USA Individuals and Entities to Develop Rapid, Low-Cost Drug Testing

Deadline: 12/15/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and entities to participate in a competition to develop rapid, low-cost instruments for illicit drug testing. Solutions and ideas must have a strong scientific basis and demonstrate feasibility. Solutions must utilize the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 232238

Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to USA Organic Producers and Handlers to Reimburse Certification Costs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA and territories organic farmers and handlers to defray costs associated with organic agricultural products. Qualifying producers may request funds to cover certification costs from state agencies. Producers may request assistance in the following cat...

GrantWatch ID#: 145836

Grants to Minnesota Sports Organizations and Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 164957

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Earth Science Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Earth science. Applicants must contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Projects are intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204835

Grants to Indiana Businesses to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana businesses for structural improvements and exterior building enhancements in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist companies in renovating their buildings and revitalizing comme...

GrantWatch ID#: 204836

Grants to Utah Hotels to Address Losses of Income

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Utah hotels in eligible locations to mitigate the negative impact of losses. Applicants may apply to enter into a contract with the funding source or file a claim for loss of income. Eligible businesses are those located within one mile of the following ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210318

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers for Projects to Improve Rangelands Across the State

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Utah livestock producers to support rangeland improvements. Eligible uses of funding include fencing, vegetation treatments, and water developments. The purpose of the grant program is to provide cost-share grants for projects that improve the sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211517

Grants to Illinois Businesses to Upgrade Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for exterior improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for facade enhancements, signage, accessibility improvements, and fire suppression system upgrades. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 211795

Grants to Florida Organic Producers for Certification Fees

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Florida organic producers and handlers to reduce the cost of organic certification. Funding is intended to reimburse applicants for certification-related expenses within the categories of crops, livestock, wild crops, handling, and State Organic Program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217174

Rebates to Hawaii Businesses to Promote Energy Efficiency Measures

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Hawaii businesses in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to support labor costs and materials expenses related to energy efficiency upgrades. The rebates will reimburse companies for energy retrofitting projects. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 217755

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits for Workforce Development

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit and for-profit entities in eligible regions for workforce development. Funding is intended to train, retrain, and upgrade the skills of employees. The purpose of the grant program is to promote employees from within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223756

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Operating Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit organizations and First Nation businesses for operating support. Funding is intended to offset the costs associated with obtaining third-party professional support for small businesses. The goal of the grant is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224056

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers to Improve Grazing Operations

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah livestock producers for initiatives that improve grazing operations. Funding is intended for small livestock producers to oversee the grazing of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses on private, state, or federal land. Eligible projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224059
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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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