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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,841 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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Grants to Florida For-Profits for Opening Events for New Businesses in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Florida for-profit organizations in eligible locations for events that mark the opening of a new business. Funding is intended for event expenses. Successful applicants can also receive email promotion, marketing assistance, and event...

GrantWatch ID#: 191640
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Grants to Alberta Directors, Producers, and Writers for Screenwriting Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $55,000 to Alberta individual directors, producers, and writers for screenwriting projects. First-time applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of developing new professional-quality, commercial product...

GrantWatch ID#: 193472
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Opportunity for North Dakota Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 09/01/26

Opportunity for North Dakota early-stage businesses to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive mentorship, business coaching, deals and perks, investment opportunities, and weekly educational seminars. The goal is for grad...

GrantWatch ID#: 204983
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Grants to Oregon Entities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote the Use of EVs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and commercial entities to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is intended to research, plan, promote, or implement electric transport projects and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209408
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Individuals, Businesses, and Agencies for Recycling and Waste R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and public entities in eligible locations for solid waste management and recycling projects. Funding is intended for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210382
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Grants to Iowa New and Established Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa established and emerging small companies in eligible locations for business development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the success and development of existing businesses and start-up companies. The goal of the grant program is to prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 210505
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Grants to Florida Nonstate Entities and Agencies to Preserve Water Resources

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida nonstate entities and local government agencies for environmental activities that protect and restore water sources. Funding is intended to preserve springs through land purchases and for capital projects that protect the quality and quantity of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214341
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Grants to Florida Businesses to Create Small Parks in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida businesses to create small parks in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the development of the downtown area and to establish gathering spaces that will attract customers and support businesses. Grant funds can be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 217731
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Minnesota Businesses to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota businesses in eligible areas to promote economic development. Funding is intended to expand or establish businesses and restaurants in currently vacant retail spaces. The goal of the program is to strengthen the local econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 221212
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Grants to Florida Agencies and Entities to Plan and Implement Water Conservation Strategies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida government and nonstate entities to plan and implement water conservation strategies. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including feasibility studies, construction, conservation programs, and agriculture cost-share programs. Prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 222305
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Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Businesses for Oil-Related Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Dakota individuals, corporations, cooperatives, and consortia for research studies related to the state's oil and gas industry. Funding is intended for research projects that will lead to commercially viable, improved oil recovery approaches that c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222718
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Businesses for Sustainable Pest Managemen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, consultants, and commodity groups for projects to promote sustainable practices in managing pests. The purpose of the program is to protect the environment and human he...

GrantWatch ID#: 223424
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Grants to Arkansas Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement and Preservation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arkansas business and property owners for capital improvement and preservation in eligible areas. Funding is intended for improvements that will restore and preserve buildings to attract visitors and tell the area's story for future gener...

GrantWatch ID#: 224793
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Grants to Massachusetts Businesses and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Massachusetts businesses and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve signage and implement more extensive upgrades to commercial buildings. The program aims to enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225994
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Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Organizations for Journalism Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and independent businesses for journalism initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote local journalism by assisting in the recruitment of local journalists and by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228218
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Grants to Colorado Businesses and Nonprofits for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for exterior building improvements. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials used to enhance a building's exterior or main public entrance. Eligible applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 229362
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Grants to Utah Contractors, Producers, and Mining Companies to Reduce Water Salinity

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah contractors, agricultural producers, and mining companies for projects to reduce salinity in eligible locations. Funding it intended to protect watersheds and natural resources by reducing detrimental runoff and pollutants from entering the water sy...

GrantWatch ID#: 230846
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Service Contracts to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Rural Health Servic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, for-profits, and academic institutions providing emergency medical services to initiate improved health services for rural areas. Successful applicants will establish, or expand the reach of, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 231310
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Grants to Maine Individuals and Businesses to Support the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Maine individuals and businesses to support the fishing industry. Funding is intended for workforce and business development and entrepreneurship. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to training costs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231906

Grants to California Nonprofits and For-Profits to Encourage Healthcare Careers

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California public and private nonprofit organizations and private for-profit organizations for activities that encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in health care. Funding is intended to support health career workshops a...

GrantWatch ID#: 140297

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research on Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170933

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Training Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 171785

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Implement Innovative Farming Practices

Deadline: 11/09/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants of $10,000 to North Carolina farmers in eligible counties to expand or diversify their operations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to promote the sustainability of farms and increase far...

GrantWatch ID#: 186934

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research to Improve Agricultural Practices

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...

GrantWatch ID#: 196260

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Property Owners, and Agricultural Businesses for Historic Prese...

Deadline: 11/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individual property owners, and agricultural businesses for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that rehabilitate, restore, preserve, or stabilize the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 210377

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Companies, and Schools for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private companies, and schools for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure related projects and educational programs that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210576

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Churches, and Businesses to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, churches, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...

GrantWatch ID#: 224753
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Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits in Multiple States for Community Programs and E...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states for programs and events to positively benefit local residents in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must propose activities that mutually benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188041
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Grants to Canada IHEs, Businesses, and Research Centers for International Partnerships

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Canada academic institutions, businesses, and research centers for the formation of partnerships and collaborations with foreign counterparts. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 191177
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Grants to Israel Start-Up Tech Companies and Entrepreneurs for Growth Support

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Israel start-up tech companies and entrepreneurs for growth support. Applicants must submit a proposal before being invited to apply. Funding is intended to support small to medium-sized companies that develop technology and are ready to demonstrate it i...

GrantWatch ID#: 217206

Opportunity for New Mexico Publishers to Receive Approval for Educational Materials

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Opportunity for New Mexico publishers and educational resources providers to advance the adoption of core and supplementary instructional materials. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The opportunity is intended to align with the state's ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 223671
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Entrepreneurs for Business Initiatives in Eli...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and entrepreneurs for business initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include building construction and renovation, equipment and supplies purchases, workforce development, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 225640
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Grants to Quebec Audio-Visual Production Companies to Adapt Literary Works for Television

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Quebec audio-visual production companies to adapt literary works for television. The purpose of funding is for the pre-development phase of animated series, documentaries, and fiction based on Quebec literature. Eligible programs are geared towards the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231380

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Groups for Community-Based Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/12/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, neighborhood associations, artist collectives, and groups for community-based cultural programming in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects led by and benefiting individuals from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162401

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Managem...

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, property owners, and government agencies for stormwater management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for green infrastructure projects that replace impervious surfaces with plantings an...

GrantWatch ID#: 186167

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for environmental activities that advance healthy ecosystems in communities across the state. Funding is intended for projects that support t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187404

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the functionality of the area's sewer system by decreasing the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208818

Grants to USA Entities for Educational Activities that Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and IHEs in multiple states and territories for educational activities that promote sustainable agricultural practices. Funding is intended for a wide range of acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 216430

Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

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

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 231845
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, visitor centers, convention bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended to acquire tourism-related facilities or operate tourism-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173207
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Grants to Maine Businesses for Workforce Expansion Benefiting Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine businesses in eligible locations for workforce development efforts that benefit income-eligible residents. Funding is intended to support new and established companies and to assist with the creation of new permanent jobs for low- ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198886

Grants to USA Agricultural Professionals to Support Sustainability Practices

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $85,000 to USA agricultural professionals in multiple states and territories to conduct collaborative projects with qualifying businesses to further agricultural sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that incorporate both research...

GrantWatch ID#: 158703

Grants to Washington, DC BIPOC-Led Groups and Organizations for Social Justice Work

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-led CBOs, groups, and start-ups focused on systems change work that addresses racial injustice. Funds will be offered as general operating support for grassroots and community-led organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 218671

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses to Support the Climate Technology Industry

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Massachusetts businesses to support the climate technology industry. Funding is intended to benefit companies that are trying to scale operations and those that are relocating to the state. Funding will primarily support technologies that decrease greenh...

GrantWatch ID#: 232409

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations for tourism-related events, activities, and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support visitor-generating events, destination experiences, tourism marketing, festivals, tourism-related...

GrantWatch ID#: 146197

Grants to Texas Individuals, Businesses, Agencies, and Legal Entities to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Texas individuals, businesses, organizations, government agencies, and other legal entities in eligible counties to reduce emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment. Funding is intended to provide incentives to replace or upgrade older locomotive, mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 148867

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Businesses, and IHEs for Energy Efficiency Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit foundations and agencies, businesses, and institutions of higher education for energy-related projects that benefit eligible residents. Applicants must register in the grants management system prior to submitting a proposal. Funds may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 168807

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Improvements to Rail S...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, transit authorities, Indigenous groups, and individuals for projects to enhance rail line safety. Funding is intended for projects that increase safety and reduce annual deaths and injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 197137

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
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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.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

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.