Government grants for small business

786 grants for small businesses from government funders are open right now. The next deadline is Monday, Oct 26. 293 grants are coming up.

These federal, state and local grants list small businesses among eligible applicants. Check the project, location and operating-history requirements.

Due in September 2029

Apply by Sep 25, 2029

Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 26, 2029

Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 29, 2029

SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY

Department of Energy

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Individuals, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$5M to $20M
Open

Due in October 2029

Apply by Oct 11, 2029

Early-Onset Cancers: Investigating Etiology, Mechanisms, and Early Detection Strategies (RP1 Clinical Trials Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

Due in November 2029

Apply by Nov 5, 2029

Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Nov 5, 2029

Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Research Units (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $600K
Open
Apply by Nov 16, 2029

Assessing the Feasibility of Incorporating Mechanisms in Multi-site Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions on Whole Person Health Restoration (R33 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Nov 16, 2029

NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

Due in December 2030

Apply by Dec 1, 2030

NextTech: Translational Development of Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices (R18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

Rolling or no fixed deadline

No fixed deadline

2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los Angeles

Department of Housing and Community Development

Applicants: For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses, Tribal governments and organizations

California

No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Individuals, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP'D) Iowa

Workforce Development

Applicants: For-profit companies, Small businesses

Iowa

No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179)

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses

Illinois

$50K to $500K
No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Akron Main Street Facade Program

Downtown Akron Development Corporation

Applicants: Small businesses

Akron, OH

$500 to $10K
No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Alabama Incumbent Worker Training Program

Alabama Department of Commerce, Workforce Development Division

Applicants: Small businesses

Alabama

No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Alabama State Trade Expansion Program

Alabama Department of Commerce

Applicants: Small businesses

Alabama

No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Alabaster Downtown Facade Improvement Grant

Alabaster Downtown Redevelopment Authority

Applicants: Small businesses

Birmingham, AL

Up to $25K
No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Alameda Vacant Building Improvement Grant

City of Alameda

Applicants: Small businesses

San Francisco, CA

Up to $50K
No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Alaska Child Care Grant Program

Alaska Department of Health

Applicants: Small businesses, Nonprofits

Alaska

No fixed deadline
No fixed deadline

Alaska Incumbent Worker Training Reimbursements

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Applicants: Small businesses

Alaska

No fixed deadline

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Government grants for small business

Due in September 2029

Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)

Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)

SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY

Due in October 2029

Early-Onset Cancers: Investigating Etiology, Mechanisms, and Early Detection Strategies (RP1 Clinical Trials Optional)

Due in November 2029

Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Research Units (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Assessing the Feasibility of Incorporating Mechanisms in Multi-site Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions on Whole Person Health Restoration (R33 Clinical Trial Required)

NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Due in December 2030

NextTech: Translational Development of Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices (R18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Rolling or no fixed deadline

2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los Angeles

Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB)

Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP'D) Iowa

AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179)

Akron Main Street Facade Program

Alabama Incumbent Worker Training Program

Alabama State Trade Expansion Program

Alabaster Downtown Facade Improvement Grant

Alameda Vacant Building Improvement Grant

Alaska Child Care Grant Program

Alaska Incumbent Worker Training Reimbursements

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