Small Business Grants
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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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Monthly cash grant plus year-end prize
Eligible for: Micro & small business owners in the U.S.; U.S.-based for-profit businesses; encourages women, minorities, underrepresented founders
Virginia Small Business Financing AuthorityVASmall Business
Updated: Nov 17, 2025
Provides cash grants to eligible investors who invest in qualified Virginia small businesses. Grants equal 25% of the qualified investment amount, up to $50,000 per investor per year.
Eligible for: Individuals, Small Businesses, Virginia-Based, Low-Revenue, Limited-Employees, Cash-Investment
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit applications for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase IIB grants, contingent upon the reauthorization of the STTR program. Eligibility is limited to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). While applications are not currently being solicited, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare for future submissions and can contact SEEDinfo@nih.gov for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit applications for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase IIB grants, contingent upon the reauthorization of the STTR program. Eligible applicants are defined as small businesses as per the Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines. While applications are not currently being solicited, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare for future submissions and can contact SEEDinfo@nih.gov for more information.
Administration for Community Living
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Federal SBIR program aims to foster technological innovation in the private sector, particularly to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities through research and development by small businesses. Eligible applicants are small businesses that meet the Small Business Administration's criteria, with foreign entities excluded from participation. To apply, organizations must submit an application that demonstrates their qualifications as a small business concern.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applications from small business concerns (SBCs) proposing investigator-initiated clinical trials aligned with the NIAID's research mission, particularly encouraging high-risk studies. Eligible applicants are small businesses, while non-domestic entities and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. Application details are not specified in the provided text; however, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support Small Business Concerns (SBCs) in submitting Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications for exploratory clinical trials related to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) mission, focusing on various therapeutic products. Eligible applicants include small businesses, while non-domestic entities and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. Application details are not specified in the provided text, but interested parties may contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.