Michigan small business grants
6 grants for small businesses in Michigan are open right now. The next deadline is Monday, Nov 2. 2 grants are coming up.
These listings explicitly include small businesses and record Michigan coverage. Check city, county, industry and business-stage restrictions before applying.
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Due in November 2026
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Apply by Nov 2, 2026
Michigan Rural Development Fund — Community and Business Development
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Office of Rural Prosperity
Up to $100K
Closes in 8 days
Due in September 2027
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Apply by Sep 15, 2027
Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP)
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (with U.S. SBA STEP funding)
Up to $15K
Open
Rolling or no fixed deadline
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Up to $50K
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No fixed deadline
Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund
Michigan Economic Development Corporation / Michigan SBDC
Up to $125K
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No fixed deadline
Michigan Small Business Retooling Grants
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
No fixed deadline
Coming up
Applications aren't open yet. Check each grant for announced or estimated dates.
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Coming up
Michigan Great Start Readiness Program Classroom Start Up Grants
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Up to $50K
Coming up
Closed programs
These rounds are not accepting applications. Check the official pages for future announcements.
Check the recorded eligibility
Michigan Rural Development Fund — Community and Business Development
Businesses, individuals and other eligible entities with projects serving qualifying rural Michigan communities. Applicants provide at least 20% of the requested grant as cash or in-kind match. Preference is given to Upper Peninsula projects.
Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP)
Michigan small and medium-sized businesses pursuing export development. Reimbursement rate is 75% of eligible costs.
Grand Rapids Experiential Retail Grant
Businesses collaborating on downtown Grand Rapids retail experiences, including pop-ups, artisan markets and vendor marketplaces.
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Questions
Are there open michigan small business grants?
You can explore 6 open grants here. 1 grant closes in the next 30 days. Check each grant to see if you can apply.
When is the next application deadline?
Michigan Rural Development Fund — Community and Business Development closes next, on Monday, Nov 2. Check the official listing for the application time and requirements. Official program details.
Can small businesses and nonprofits apply?
6 open listings include small-business applicants and 0 include nonprofits. A listing can accept both. Applicant type is only one requirement; check the project purpose and full eligibility.