Small Business Grants
Grants and funding opportunities for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs.
Get Up To $1M for Business Growth & Empowerment
This USAID grant supports businesses focused on employment and economic empowerment initiatives. Eligible organizations can receive up to $1 million to fund programs aimed at creating jobs and fostering economic opportunities.
Get Up to $1M to Grow Your Business!
Certified Community Development Financial Institutions can secure up to $1 million to expand their lending capacity to underserved markets. Emerging CDFIs can also apply for up to $125,000 to strengthen their organizational capabilities.
Get Up to $1M for Native American Business Growth
Native American CDFIs can secure up to $1 million to expand lending to their communities. Other entities looking to establish or become a Native CDFI can receive up to $150,000 for technical assistance.
Fund Your Carbon Capture Tech: Grants Up to $1M!
Businesses developing innovative direct air capture technologies can receive funding for bench-scale R&D or initial engineering designs of commercial-scale carbon capture systems. This grant aims to lower the cost of capturing CO2 from the air for storage or utilization.
Fund Your Cancer Research Tech: NIH Grants Up to $1M
NIH is funding advanced informatics technologies to revolutionize cancer research and management, from early detection to treatment. Businesses with emerging tech that's past the pilot stage can apply for support to enhance their impact on cancer data and knowledge.
Indiana Conservation Grants: Up to $1M for Businesses
Indiana organizations like local governments, nonprofits, and higher education institutions can apply for funding to address natural resource issues and support local conservation efforts. This program offers up to $1,000,000 to boost conservation leadership and provide on-the-ground support for NRCS Field Offices.
Get Up To $1M for Community Environmental Projects
This EPA grant provides funding for communities to receive expert help cleaning up and revitalizing contaminated sites. Businesses looking to improve local environments and spur economic development can apply for this technical assistance.
Get $1M for Wood Energy & Product Innovation!
Businesses looking to install community wood energy systems or build innovative wood product facilities can apply for funding to replace fossil fuels, improve forest health, and boost local economies. This program offers up to $1 million for shovel-ready projects focused on renewable wood energy and advanced wood manufacturing.
Get $1M to Revitalize Rural Communities!
Rural organizations can get funding to help small towns (under 50,000 residents) develop vibrant community spaces and economic opportunities. This initiative aims to boost local economies and quality of life through strategic placemaking projects.
Build Your Research Lab: NIST Grants Up To $1M!
NIST is offering grants to U.S. businesses looking to build or expand research science facilities like labs and test centers. This funding aims to increase your capacity for cutting-edge scientific research and innovation.
Fund Your Nuclear Fuel Innovation: Up to $1M for Advanced Tech
This grant is for businesses developing advanced nuclear fuel cladding technologies for Light Water Reactors (LWRs). Secure funding to accelerate the testing and commercialization of your innovative Silicon-Carbide Ceramic Matrix Composite cladding, potentially receiving up to $1M.
Fund Your Gynecologic Health Innovations: Up to $1,000,000!
Small businesses developing advanced non-invasive diagnostic tools for gynecologic conditions like endometriosis and uterine fibroids can receive funding. This program aims to accelerate the commercialization of accurate and accessible diagnostic solutions to improve women's health.
Unlock $1M+ for Hypersonic Tech & Defense Innovation
This grant from NSWC Crane and JHTO offers significant funding for businesses developing advanced hypersonic technologies, from materials and control systems to engine design and simulation. Eligible companies can contribute to cutting-edge defense research and development for a 12-month project period.
Fund Your Water Tech: Get Up To $1M for Innovations
This grant is for private-sector businesses developing innovative, pilot-scale water purification and desalination technologies that can be tested in real-world conditions. It aims to fund groundbreaking solutions that reduce costs, energy use, and environmental impact in water treatment.
Unlock $1M for Prostate Cancer Research & Innovation
This grant funds advanced research translating promising prostate cancer discoveries into clinical applications for medical professionals and researchers. Businesses focused on pre-clinical studies, developing clinical trial endpoints, or correlative studies can receive significant funding to accelerate patient impact.
Unlock $1M for Agribusiness Market Growth & Innovation
This program offers matching funds to agricultural producers and agribusinesses looking to explore new markets and boost efficiency. Get funding for innovative research projects designed to overcome marketing challenges and benefit multiple agricultural businesses.
Boost Your Food Business with USDA Grants Up to $1M!
Local and regional food system partnerships can apply for grants up to $1 million to plan, design, and expand their food businesses. This funding from the USDA supports innovative projects that strengthen community food systems across the US.
NASA Grants: Fund Your Earth & Space Science Research
This NASA grant supports businesses and organizations conducting groundbreaking research in Earth and space sciences, including innovative technology development and data analysis. Secure funding for projects ranging from under $100K to over $1M to advance scientific understanding and societal applications.
Unlock $1M for Business Growth: CDFI Grants
Are you a Community Development Financial Institution looking to boost your lending capacity or organizational strength? This program offers substantial funding to help you serve underserved markets and drive economic development.
Native American Businesses: Get Up to $1M in Funding!
Native American-owned businesses and organizations can receive base awards of up to $1 million or technical assistance grants up to $150,000. This funding aims to support community development financial institutions serving Native American communities.