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.
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Federal grant programs offer funding opportunities for businesses from a wide range of backgrounds. However, small business grants available directly from the federal government are relatively limited. Additional opportunities are often available through state, county, and local government programs. Businesses should also explore grants offered at the state and municipal level to identify funding opportunities available in their area.
Some small business grant programs are designed for specific entrepreneur demographics or business types and often feature a simpler, more accessible application process. Explore grants that are available within your industry to identify opportunities that may be a good fit for your business.
Numerous nonprofit, private, and corporate organizations offer grant opportunities for small businesses. Examples include the National Association for the Self-Employed, the Halstead Grant, the Foundation for a Just Society, and many others. Complete your application so we can help match your business with available grant opportunities.
Several grant programs are designed to support the growth and increased representation of minority- and women-owned businesses in the U.S. Examples include the Amber Grant, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), Operation HOPE, and others.
We are dedicated to helping small businesses discover, apply for, qualify for, and receive grant funding. It’s important to note that not all funding comes directly from the federal government. Some grants are allocated to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other institutions, which then distribute the funds or provide support at the local level. Learn more about our work here.