SBA Grants
Grantor: Small Business Administration
Amount: Varies
SBA provides limited small business grants and grants to states and eligible community organizations to promote entrepreneurship.
Small business grant programs
Research and development
If your small business is engaged in scientific research and development, you may qualify for federal grants under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs encourage small firms to undertake scientific research that helps meet federal research and development objectives and have high potential for commercialization if successful.
Management and technical assistance
SBA's 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program is for capable small businesses in Regions I - X interested in providing management and technical assistance and guidance to eligible small businesses.
What you need to know about small business grants
SBA does not provide grants for starting and expanding a business.
SBA provides grants to nonprofit, Resource Partners, and educational organizations that support entrepreneurship through counseling and training programs.
Grants for community organizations
SBA offers grants to community organizations that promote entrepreneurship, including those that support veteran owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and Small Business Development Centers.
Deadline: Depends on the specific grant
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Government Grants
The federal government offers thousands of grants with opportunities for companies from all 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 a grant based on your area.
Industry-Specific
Some small business grant programs are confined to a specific entrepreneur demographic or business profile and they often have an application process that is easier to navigate. View grants in your industry.
General & Foundation Grants
There are many nonprofit and corporate entities offering grants to small businesses. including National Association of Self-Employed, Halstead Grant, Foundation for a Just Society, and many more. Complete your business profile to see available grants based on your business.
Minority/Women Owned
Includes multiple grants, funding sources and low-cost loans that are intended to help minority-owned and women-owned businesses grow and be better represented in the ranks of American business owners such as Amber Foundation, MBDA, Operation Hope and others. Find out more
