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 9, 2026

Montana Growth Through Agriculture Grants

Montana Department of Agriculture

Applicants: Small businesses

Montana

Up to $50K
Closes in 14 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (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

Up to $300K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 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

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (UM1 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

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Data Coordinating Center for the Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Brain Atlas (AD-MBA) (U24 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 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 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 $150K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN) (UM1 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

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Lassonde DevDay

University of Utah Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

Applicants: Small businesses

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Pilot Projects to Enhance the Human Virome Program (R03 Clinical Trials 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

$50K to $100K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation 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 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Trial 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 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, 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 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Translational 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 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Vision, Clinical Trial 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 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Vision, 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 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Vision, Translational 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 17 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Illinois Tourism Private Sector Grants

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Applicants: Small businesses, Nonprofits

Illinois

$10K to $50K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Award (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 $1.1M
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Phased Innovation Award (R61/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 $350K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

NCCIH Natural Product Mid Phase Clinical Trial (R01 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

Closes in 18 days

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