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 20, 2026

Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK)

Department of Energy

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

Nationwide

$3M to $5M
Closes in 25 days
Apply by Nov 20, 2026

Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)

Department of Energy

Applicants: For-profit companies, Small businesses

Nationwide

$323K to $4.6M
Closes in 25 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): Discovery, Validation Centers (UM1 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

Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Data Coordination and Integration Center (SenNet DCIC) (UM1 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

Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Technology Projects (SenTecs) (UG3/UH3 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 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

Department of Justice

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

Nationwide

Up to $5M
Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

Department of Justice

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

Nationwide

Up to $1M
Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 24, 2026

Competing Revisions to Existing NIH Single Project Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements (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

Closes in 29 days
Apply by Nov 24, 2026

North Carolina State Energy Program Energy Efficiency Subgrants

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Applicants: Small businesses, Nonprofits

North Carolina

$50K to $200K
Closes in 29 days
Apply by Nov 25, 2026

FY 2025 Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) for Early Earthquake Warning (EEW) Grant Program CFO

Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Applicants: For-profit companies, Small businesses

California

Closes in 30 days
Apply by Nov 27, 2026

New Jersey Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS)

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Applicants: Small businesses

New Jersey

Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

Department of Energy

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

Nationwide

$5,000 to $8M
Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders

Department of Justice

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

Nationwide

Up to $3.5M
Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Violent Crime: Gangs and Organized Criminal Groups (Domestic and Transnational)

Department of Justice

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

Nationwide

Up to $3M
Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals

Department of Justice

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

Nationwide

Up to $1.8M
Open

Due in December 2026

Apply by Dec 1, 2026

Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT)

Department of Energy

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

Nationwide

$2M to $20M
Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

Computational Mathematics

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

$1 to $1.2M
Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

Department of Commerce

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

Nationwide

$1 to $150K
Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54)

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

$3M to $5.8M
Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services

Department of Justice

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

Nationwide

Up to $3M
Open

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