Government grants for small business

787 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 November 2026

Apply by Nov 3, 2026

Maine Affordable and Clean Energy for Rural Enterprises Grants

Maine Department of Energy Resources

Applicants: Small businesses

Maine

Closes in 8 days
Apply by Nov 3, 2026

Topology

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

Closes in 8 days
Apply by Nov 3, 2026

Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grants

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Applicants: Small businesses

Wisconsin

Up to $50K
Closes in 8 days
Apply by Nov 4, 2026

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Applicants: Small businesses, Nonprofits, Individuals

Wisconsin

Up to $50K
Closes in 9 days
Apply by Nov 4, 2026

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 9 days
Apply by Nov 4, 2026

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 9 days
Apply by Nov 4, 2026

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Resource Development Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 9 days
Apply by Nov 4, 2026

DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Concept Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 9 days
Apply by Nov 4, 2026

DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 9 days
Apply by Nov 4, 2026

Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Department of the Interior

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

District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

$10K to $50K
Closes in 9 days
Apply by Nov 5, 2026

Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R01 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

Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 5, 2026

Milwaukee Facade Grant Program

City of Milwaukee Department of City Development

Applicants: Small businesses

Milwaukee, WI

Up to $5,000
Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 5, 2026

Milwaukee Signage Grant Program

City of Milwaukee Department of City Development

Applicants: Small businesses

Milwaukee, WI

Up to $2,500
Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 5, 2026

Milwaukee Storefront Activation Grant

City of Milwaukee Department of City Development

Applicants: Small businesses

Milwaukee, WI

Up to $25K
Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 5, 2026

Request for Information - Gauging Investor Interest in the Development and Commercialization of Subsurface Energy Technologies

Department of Energy

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

Nationwide

$1 to $2
Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 11 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

DoW Parkinson’s, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 11 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Grant Program

Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

Applicants: Small businesses

Rhode Island

Up to $20K
Closes in 11 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 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

Up to $350K
Closes in 11 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

Strategic Economic Development Program

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Applicants: For-profit companies, Small businesses

Illinois

Closes in 11 days

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