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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

Loans to Iowa Businesses, Electric Cooperatives, Municipal Utilities, and Individuals to Expan...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Loans to Iowa businesses, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and individuals for projects to expand and develop energy infrastructure. The purpose of the program is to provide low-interest loans that aid in the development and construction of infrastructu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198922

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Entities for Business Development Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and companies for business development projects. Funding is intended for workforce development, entrepreneurial training programs, loan assistance programs, and stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 205166

Grants to Idaho Businesses to Promote Workforce Expansion

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Idaho businesses to promote workforce development. Funding is intended to assist employers who want to expand their current workforce or retrain existing workers with skills necessary for specific economic opportunities or industrial expansion initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 210645

Grants to Idaho Community-Based Partnerships to Promote Workforce Development

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho community-based partnerships to promote workforce expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to support the efforts of teams, with representation and guidance from businesses, educational institutions, and other community partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 210647

Grants to Idaho Business Consortia to Develop Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Idaho consortia of businesses to develop and implement workforce training programs. Funding is intended for activities that offer transferable skills gains for all individuals participating in the program. Eligible programs address industry-specific need...

GrantWatch ID#: 210648

Grants to California Individuals, For-Profits, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Replace Equipment

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California individuals, for-profits, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replace a wide range of equipment in eligible areas. Eligible categories include on- and off- road vehicles, infrastructure, marine vessels, schools buses, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223002

Opportunity for New York City Businesses to Participate in a Contest for Capital and In-Kind S...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for New York City businesses in eligible regions to participate in a contest for capital and in-kind support. In addition to monetary prizes, winning businesses will receive mentor support, networking opportunities, and capital matchmaking. Eligible bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229901

Grants to Michigan and Indiana Small Businesses to Enhance Business Development

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan and Indiana small businesses to enhance business development. Applicants must submit a required form as a notice of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support workforce training, capital expenses, and operations. Funds may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229986

Grants to USA Organizations for Biosphere Research Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA organizations for biosphere research projects. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide range of research projects to increase scient...

GrantWatch ID#: 231676

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Develop an AI Document Analysis Tool

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies to participate in a contest to devise an AI tool to facilitate government acquisitions. The purpose of the competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 231816

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Research and Development

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to USA small businesses for research and development that will culminate in viable technology transfers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that have a strong potential for...

GrantWatch ID#: 215601

Opportunity for USA Businesses in Multiple States to Participate in a Business Program

Deadline: 09/06/26

Opportunity for Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas early-stage businesses in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive coaching and mentorship, networking opportunities, deals and perks,...

GrantWatch ID#: 212604

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

Deadline: 09/06/26

Opportunity for West Virginia early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. The program is a free, seven-week accelerator for start-up companies with local roots. This business program is industry-agnostic, with a slight preference given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228466

Grants to Washington Agencies, Districts, Train Systems, and Railroads for Freight Rail Projec...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants and loans to Washington local government agencies, rail and port districts, economic development councils, public rail systems, and privately owned railroads to support freight rail capital needs. Funding is intended for projects and activities for which it...

GrantWatch ID#: 204235

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911

Grants to Manitoba Companies and Individuals for Business Development Efforts

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Manitoba businesses and individuals to promote economic growth and job creation in eligible communities. Funding is intended to establish, acquire, or expand a business that contributes to economic development. Eligible applicants are located and operate...

GrantWatch ID#: 221511

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Advance Contraceptive Research

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes to make use of the funding source's resources to further contraceptive research. Applicants are advised to complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230287

Contracts to New York Proposers to Support Alternative Fuel Systems and Infrastructure

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/07/26

Contracts for services to New York proposers to support alternative fuel systems and infrastructure. Projects must utilize fuels like ammonia, hydrogen, or other low-carbon alternative fuel options. This competitive solicitation seeks qualified proposers to design...

GrantWatch ID#: 231462

Grants to Vermont Childcare Providers to Include Children With Special Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Vermont childcare providers to promote safety and inclusion. Funding is intended to support the safe and successful inclusion, access, and participation of one or more children with identified needs in childcare groups or classrooms. Grants can be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231716

Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Environmental Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Nebraska individuals, private organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies to preserve, protect, and enhance the state's natural environments. Funding is intended for high-quality, impactful activities that address various environmental issues...

GrantWatch ID#: 175498

Loans to Iowa For-Profits for Business Expansion and Technology Development

Deadline: 09/08/26

Loans and royalty arrangements to Iowa for-profit businesses demonstrating a high potential for growth to bring technological innovations to market. This program supports the creation and expansion of initiatives to transmit technology to successful and competitiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 181666

Low-Interest Loans to Iowa Businesses to Bring Proof-of-Concept Technology to Market

Deadline: 09/08/26

Low-interest loans of up to $50,000 to Iowa for-profit companies with promising proofs-of-concept for technology in one of the following industries: advanced manufacturing, information technology, and bioscience. The purpose of this program is to support businesse...

GrantWatch ID#: 181667

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Technologies in the Oil and Natural Gas Indu...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHES, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to improve technologies in the oil and natural gas industry. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231889

Grant to a Washington, DC, Entity for Workforce Development Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit, faith-based, or community organization, or post-secondary institution for workforce development programming. Applicants must attend an information conference before applying. Funding is intended to benefit District residents wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 195423

Grants to Washington, DC Entities for Youth Educational and Career Exploration Activities

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for programs to provide youth with educational and career exploration activities. Applicants must attend a conference prior to applying. Applicants can apply to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 216649

Grant to a Washington, DC, Entity for Workforce Development Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit, for-profit, faith-based, or community organization, or post-secondary institution for workforce development programming. Applicants must attend an information conference before applying. Funding is intended to benefit District ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232134

Contracts for Services to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Health-Based Research Conclusions

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Contracts for services to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to implement research findings and promote better-informed health decisions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that integrate active, multi-compone...

GrantWatch ID#: 203173

Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Offices and Corporations for Nutrition and Food Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and industrial corporations for research projects related to nutrition and food. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects involving an American research partner. Eligible topics include food and nutr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207278

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Transportation Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies for transportation projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit the tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 231210

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/20/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 10/13/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a grant workshop and submit an eligibility form, and returning applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 172388

Grants to Canada Music Artists and Record Labels to Record Original Full-Length Albums

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada musicians and record labels to offset the costs of creating an original music album. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Eligible sound recordings must be performed by Canadian artists, feature previously-unreleased material,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174788

Grants to Ontario Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Management Companies for Business...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Ontario record labels, music publishers, and music management companies for business development. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of featured artists and available jobs, to expand industry diversity, strengthen professional production an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184159

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits for Events and Productions

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

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

Deadline: 09/10/26

Opportunity for Israel start-up companies to participate in a business development and relocation program. The purpose of the program is to help businesses expand to the United States market and grow on an international level. The program is intended for businesse...

GrantWatch ID#: 205103

Grants to Texas Small Businesses to Promote Overseas Exporting

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas small businesses to promote overseas exporting activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for activities related to export training, export activities, state-sponsored trade...

GrantWatch ID#: 207323

Grants to Colorado Entities for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208004

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations, Residents, and Corporations for Seasonal Programming

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan organizations, individuals, groups, and corporate entities for seasonal programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage visitors and residents to participate in outdoor activities during the winter months. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 221868

Awards to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Honor Contributions to the Arts Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231580

Grants to USA Organizations for Initial Scientific Research on Finding Habitable Worlds

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

Grants to USA organizations for initial scientific research to inform future endeavors to find other habitable worlds. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 231679

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Filmmakers to Support Independent Cinema

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to support independent cinema. Funding is intended to support projects at a range of stages: development, production, or post-production. The goal of the funding is to encourage filmmakers to create projects of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231992

Grants to New Mexico Women's Healthcare Clinics and Providers for Supportive Care

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to New Mexico women's healthcare clinics and providers for supportive care in eligible regions. Funding is intended for obstetric and gynelogical care and infrastructure so women can access services close to home. Applicants must be Medicaid Enrolled Provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 232108

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit

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

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations, libraries, schools, agencies, and individuals for science, humanities, and arts activities. Funding is intended to support general operations, field trips, artist residencies, ticket subsidy programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 163536

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, Agencies, IHEs, and First Nations for Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, agencies, businesses, communities, academic institutions, consultants, First Nations, and individuals for fish and wildlife preservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must engage with the relevant First Nation(s), and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230561

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Businesses, and Individuals to Manage Waste

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

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects that manage waste in eligible regions. Some applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 138562

Grants to Ontario Companies and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario event organizers for events, festivals, and sports events that attract visitors and promote tourism in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage overnight stays ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148579

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Businesses, Agencies, and NGOs for Wildlife Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, businesses, communities, consultants, agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and individuals for fish and wildlife projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a notice of intent prior to applying. The goal of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162407

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Private Entities for Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and private incorporated entities for mental health programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the following areas of service: mental health, sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 182453

Grants to Delaware Small For-Profits for Company Enhancement and Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Delaware small-sized businesses for programs and activities to help the company develop, expand, and grow. Funding is intended to support a wide range of services and capital investments, including equipment, advertising services, building projects, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185995

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Preserve Historical Buildings

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies to preserve and rehabilitate historically important structures and buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote historic preservation as a tool for buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186121
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Unlike loans, business grants provide non-dilutive capital that does not need to be repaid. Funding sources range from federal innovation programs to private corporate initiatives supporting women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development.

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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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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.