🌟 Open to All Businesses
12 total winners: 1 grand prize ($50K), 1 second place ($30K), and 10 third place ($15K each). Requires active FedEx shipping account for 6+ months.
⏲ 6-8 weeks📈 <0.1% approval🔄 Annual
Quarterly award for businesses making a community impact. Includes $7K in publicity value. No QuickBooks account required.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 <0.5% approval🔄 Quarterly
Multiple grant programs under one platform targeting underrepresented entrepreneurs. Free application with one submission matching multiple grants.
⏲ 4-8 weeks📈 5-10% approval🔄 Ongoing
Quarterly grant for NASE members. Covers equipment, software, marketing, or training. Membership required (~$150/year).
⏲ 4-8 weeks📈 2-3% approval🔄 Quarterly
15 winners selected. Must be Amazon Business customer with $1M or less annual revenue. Includes public voting phase.
⏲ 10-14 weeks📈 <0.5% approval🔄 Annual
Monthly $500 awards on a rolling basis with potential $2,500 year-end bonus. Priority given to minority, female, and marginalized entrepreneurs.
⏲ 2-4 weeks📈 10-15% approval🔄 Monthly
Quarterly $10K grant open to all US small businesses. Free NAV account required. Simple application process.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 <1% approval🔄 Quarterly
Small grant with national recognition and publicity. Good for visibility and early-stage businesses needing a quick win.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 8-12% approval🔄 Ongoing
250 grants of $20K for independently-owned brick-and-mortar businesses. Must have physical storefront and 20 or fewer employees.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 ~4% approval🔄 AnnualRetail & Food
Free inventory for new retail businesses through the Faire wholesale marketplace. Not cash — inventory credit for stocking your store.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 10-15% approval🔄 OngoingRetail
👩💼 Women-Owned Business Grants
Monthly grant for women-owned businesses. Three $10K winners selected each month, with an additional $50K year-end prize.
⏲ 2-4 weeks📈 3-5% approval🔄 Monthly
Annual $50K award selected from Amber Grant monthly winners throughout the year.
⏲ 12 months📈 <1% approval🔄 Annual
Annual grant for 100% or majority (51%+) women-owned businesses with under $1M revenue. Impact-driven businesses preferred.
⏲ 4-8 weeks📈 3-5% approval🔄 Annual
One universal application that matches you to multiple partner brand grants (Visa, Caress, Comcast, etc.). Focus on women and diverse entrepreneurs.
⏲ 4-8 weeks📈 12-15% approval🔄 Rolling
$5K grant plus enrollment in IFundWomen Crowdfunding Accelerator. 12 winners per cycle. Accessed via IFundWomen platform.
⏲ 6-8 weeks📈 ~5% approval🔄 Ongoing
Specifically for Black women founders at the startup or pre-revenue stage. Community-driven selection process.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 5-8% approval🔄 OngoingPre-revenue
Grants for women of color business owners. Includes funding plus community and mentorship resources.
⏲ 6-8 weeks📈 8-12% approval🔄 Periodic
🌏 Minority-Owned Business Grants
U.S. Chamber partnership supporting Black-owned businesses with grants, mentorship, and resources.
⏲ 6-8 weeks📈 15-25% approval🔄 Ongoing
🎖 Veteran-Owned Business Grants
One of the most prominent veteran-specific grant programs. Includes mentorship and business resources. Open to veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses.
⏲ 6-10 weeks📈 3-5% approval🔄 Ongoing
Grants for veteran entrepreneurs at any stage. Includes mentorship and networking. Range of award sizes based on need and business plan.
⏲ 4-8 weeks📈 5-10% approval🔄 Ongoing
Grants specifically for veteran-owned agriculture and farming operations. Covers equipment, supplies, and operational costs.
⏲ 4-8 weeks📈 15-25% approval🔄 OngoingAgriculture
Up to 5 awards for female veterans in Texas. One of the highest approval rates due to limited but targeted applicant pool.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 40-50% approval🔄 AnnualTexas
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Business Grants
Grant program specifically for LGBTQIA+ business owners. Accessed through the Hello Alice grants platform.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 8-12% approval🔄 Ongoing
Five $50K awards for LGBTQIA+-owned businesses. Must have 2-100 employees and under $5M revenue. Highly competitive.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 <1% approval🔄 Annual
Grants for LGBTQ-owned and ally-owned businesses with community impact focus. Restaurant and food industry emphasis.
⏲ 6-8 weeks📈 10-15% approval🔄 PeriodicFood industry
💻 Technology & Innovation Grants
Federal R&D grants for small tech businesses. Phase I funds feasibility studies. Must be US-owned, for-profit, with 500 or fewer employees. Note: SBIR authority was under reauthorization review as of late 2025.
⏲ 6-12 months📈 15-25% approval🔄 RollingTech only
Phase II funds full R&D development. Only available to Phase I winners. Largest single grant award available to small businesses.
⏲ 12-24 months📈 40-50% (Phase I winners)🔄 Following Phase I
🏞 Rural & Agriculture Grants
For businesses in rural areas (towns under 50,000 population). Covers training, technical assistance, land acquisition, and startup costs.
⏲ 8-16 weeks📈 20-30% approval🔄 Annual
For agricultural producers adding value to raw products (processing, marketing). Covers planning and working capital for value-added ventures.
⏲ 10-16 weeks📈 15-25% approval🔄 AnnualAgriculture & Food
🇧🇸 State-Specific Grants
Covers exterior storefront upgrades for small retail businesses in New York City. Improves visibility and safety.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 15-25% approval🔄 OngoingNew York
Reimbursable grants for New York businesses expanding into international markets. Covers trade shows, market customization.
⏲ 6-8 weeks📈 15-20% approval🔄 AnnualNew York
For small to medium manufacturers in New York. Covers equipment, collaboration, and R&D support through nonprofit-manufacturer partnerships.
⏲ 8-10 weeks📈 15-25% approval🔄 AnnualNew York
Covers commercial property closing costs for small businesses acquiring locations in New Jersey.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 20-30% approval🔄 OngoingNew Jersey
For food businesses in underserved communities (food deserts) in New Jersey. Significant funding available for larger projects.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 15-25% approval🔄 PeriodicNew Jersey
For Colorado businesses expanding into international markets. Higher approval rate than most grants.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 25-35% approval🔄 AnnualColorado
For energy-saving and emissions reduction projects (LED lighting, smart thermostats, HVAC). Quick awards with moderate competition.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 30-40% approval🔄 AnnualColorado
For technology businesses in Florida, often requiring university partnership. Focus on innovation and new business ideas.
⏲ 6-8 weeks📈 20-30% approval🔄 OngoingFlorida
16 grants available for DC Certified Business Enterprises focused on green energy projects. Highest approval rate among grants listed.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 30-40% approval🔄 AnnualWashington DC
Quick $1K grants for California businesses with 100 or fewer employees doing electrification projects. One of the highest approval rates available.
⏲ 4-6 weeks📈 35-45% approval🔄 AnnualCalifornia
For independent restaurant operators, primarily in Los Angeles County. Focus on disaster recovery and business resilience.
⏲ 3-4 weeks📈 25-35% approval🔄 PeriodicCalifornia
💜 Nonprofit Grants
Major foundation supporting nonprofits focused on economic mobility. Multiple programs with varying award sizes throughout the year.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 20-30% approval🔄 Multiple cycles
For nonprofits focused on social justice and environmental advocacy. Values-driven foundation with strong mission alignment requirement.
⏲ 8-12 weeks📈 15-25% approval🔄 Annual