Grant funding provides financial assistance to help U.S. based businesses and nonprofit entities. Financial assistance will be allocated to eligible, qualified small businesses and nonprofit entities based on the availability of funds, program guidelines, and the submission of all required information and supporting documentation. Alternative funding options are also available. Applications are now open for eligible businesses, subject to availability of funding.
Start Here →The federal government offers grants with opportunities for companies from varying backgrounds. At the federal level, SBA.gov provides limited small business grants. State, county and city funded grants provide additional opportunities for small businesses. Find grants available to businesses in your area.
Some small business grant programs are available for a specific entrepreneur demographic or business profile and they often have an application process that is easier to navigate. View available grants in your industry.
There are several nonprofit, private and corporate organizations offering grants to small businesses. These include the following: National Association of Self-Employed, Halstead Grant, Foundation for a Just Society, and many more. Complete your business profile to find grants that match your business.
Multiple grants that are intended to help minority and women-owned businesses grow and be better represented as American business owners such as Amber Foundation, MBDA, Operation Hope and others.
We are committed to assisting small businesses find, apply, qualify for and receive grants. Keep in mind that not all assistance flows directly from the federal government to small business. Some funds are distributed to state and local governments and agencies, nonprofit organizations and institutions. These entities, in turn, distribute the funds, or use them to provide assistance on a local level. You can read more about us and our grant selection process here.