Small Business Grants
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Discover active small business funding across federal, state, local, and private funders. Updated daily with new programs and opportunities.
91 active programs listed • Updated daily • All 50 states + DC
Small business grants support entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies seeking growth, innovation, or support during economic challenges.
Funding may be offered through federal agencies like the SBA, state economic development offices, local municipalities, and private corporate programs. Grants often focus on innovation, job creation, rural development, exporting, and underserved business communities. Eligibility and deadlines vary widely, so business owners should review each program carefully.
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The Comcast RISE program offers small businesses a grant package that includes a monetary grant of $5,000, a technology makeover, creative production and media placement, plus business-education resources.
Eligible for: Small businesses in certain areas (check program page)
The “monthly grant for passionate entrepreneurs” theme aligns with programs such as the Amber Grant (for women) and others that feature monthly cycles. It emphasizes recurring access.
Eligible for: U.S. small business owners/entrepreneurs
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)VASmall Business
Updated: Nov 18, 2025
Supports entrepreneurs/founding teams building transformative tech, cybersecurity, life sciences, energy & aerospace companies in Virginia. (Virginia Innovation Partnership)
Eligible for: Applications quarterly (rolling)
Quarterly grant for established small businesses
Eligible for: Business owners who register for account, complete ≥2 courses
Digital readiness grant for small businesses
Eligible for: NASE members in good standing
Platform-based grants for entrepreneurs
Eligible for: U.S. micro or small business owners
American Express / Main Street AmericaSmall Business
Updated: Nov 17, 2025
Grant program for vulnerable brick-and-mortar small businesses
Eligible for: Independently owned small businesses employing ≤ 20 full-time, brick-and-mortar, located in older or historic commercial districts
Grant + tech & mentorship for growth/AI
Eligible for: Businesses in operation ≥2 years, 1-2 employees, annual revenues ≥ $50,000
Growth micro-grant for small teams
Eligible for: U.S. for-profit business owners using FedEx shipping account
Large prize grant for shipping-linked businesses
Eligible for: 501(c)(3) public charities or orgs (with fiscal sponsor) focused on environment
Environmental grants for nonprofits
Eligible for: U.S. residents 21+; business legally registered; criteria such as woman-owned, veteran-owned, minority-owned or in an economic development z…
National Association for the Self‑Employed (NASE)Small Business
Updated: Nov 17, 2025
Growth-grant for small business members
Eligible for: Varies by program (small business owners in U.S.)