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Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 1,784 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 USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Scientific Research Uti...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for mentored scientific research utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 224997

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Projects Utilizi...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for health research projects utilizing clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224998

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research and Mentorship b...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentoring and research projects conducted by mid-career health researchers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 225004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mid-Career Clinical Investigator...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mid-career clinical investigators pursuing patient-oriented research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 225006

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Quantitative Health Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to support health research conducted by investigators with quantitative technical and scientific backgrounds. Applicants are advised that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225009

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Number of Professionals Trained in Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to increase the number of professionals trained in cancer research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230285

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Training

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical research training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for postdoctorate audiologists to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 224979

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored experimental human studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expectation is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224982

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon organizations, businesses, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support significant projects and programs in the areas of heritage, humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175514

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Communities and For-Profits for Business Development Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous communities and for-profit companies to support capital business projects. Funding is intended to provide Indigenous entities with business development opportunities that will help to improve their socio-economic situation. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197309

Grants to USA Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for Business Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA veteran-owned businesses to encourage business growth and development. Funding is intended for veterans of the US military who are owners, CEOs, or presidents of small businesses with up to 100 employees. Businesses may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205777

Grants to Colorado Health-Based Facilities, IHEs, and Tribal Entities for Workforce Expansion ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado health education facilities, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal entities, dental clinics, and other health centers to promote diversity and workforce development. Applicants are required to register in the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209625

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214570

Grants to Pennsylvania Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations for projects that promote growth and strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to address inequitable access to capital and historical disparities, to build wealth in local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216780

Grants to Virginia Small Businesses to Support Operations and Attract New Businesses

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia small businesses in eligible locations to support operations and attract new businesses to the region. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help new companies overcome the barriers to ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 222574

Grants to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Organizations for Community Improvements

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations for community improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support renovations, updates, and improvements to agricultural buildings and facilities on c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229447

Loans to Indiana and Michigan Member Banks and Financial Institutions for Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Loans to Indiana and Michigan credit unions, banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies that are members of the funding source to assist with housing development in the area served by the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with ren...

GrantWatch ID#: 230070

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143524

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Promote Tourism Attractions

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote the development of tourism attractions throughout the state. Funding is intended to generate economic benefits, increase the number of new visitors, and impact travel choices ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176183

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses to Develop Solar Energy

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, and state agencies for small-scale projects to develop sustainable energy resources. Applicants must submit initial material prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178731

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to Washington Entities to Improve Crop Competitiveness

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, industry and producer groups, government agencies, and schools for agricultural programs that promote specific crops. Applicants must submit a concept proposal and complete the required registrations pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200684

Grants for Neuroimaging Research to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-P...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research projects related to neuroimaging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 205988

Loans to Kansas Cities and Counties for Projects to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: 10/16/26

Loans to Kansas cities and counties for projects to foster economic development in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment, construction, land...

GrantWatch ID#: 209567

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Innov...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 217702

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Proteins Associated ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research on proteins associated with rare diseases. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Novel...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for novel, exploratory health-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for novel...

GrantWatch ID#: 218346

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Alzhe...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 218531

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to Alberta Businesses to Enhance the Exterior of Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta businesses and commercial property owners for exterior property improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital projects that enhance the utility, accessibility, energy efficiency, appearance, and aesthetics of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221709

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Businesses to Host Public Arts Events

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, arts organizations, artists, groups of artists, CBOs, neighborhood associations, and businesses in eligible regions for arts events benefiting local residents. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221799

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Early...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for early-stage health research projects using clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222169

Grants to California Private Entities and Tribal Organizations for EV Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California private entities and tribal organizations for projects addressing electric vehicle infrastructure. Applicants must submit a proposal to design, install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations that will be available to the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 227561

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for substance use research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address high-priority rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 230164

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Clinical Trials ...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for clinical trials in stroke patients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218074

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities to Advance AI Healthcare Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to move AI healthcare tools from prototypes to real-world use in patient care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230661

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Medical AI Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for multi-disciplinary research to develop AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 230669
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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.

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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.