# Fresh Grants

> Free weekly list of US small business grants that are taking applications or opening soon. Mostly city, county, and company grants a business of 1 to 10 people can apply for.

This is a free public list of US small business grants that are open, rolling, or about to open. It focuses on city, county, state, and corporate programs a business of about 1 to 10 people can apply for. It does not list loans. A passed deadline leaves the open lists. The grant URL stays up with a closed banner.

Grant list updated: October 23, 2026.
Live grants in this build: 147.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://freshgrants.com/): A four-question match, the next deadlines, and a search box.
- [All grants](https://freshgrants.com/grants/): Every live grant. Search, filters, and sort stay in the URL.
- [States](https://freshgrants.com/states/): Every state, with a live count. A state page exists when that state has at least 1 local grant.
- [Owner types](https://freshgrants.com/for/): Women, minority, veteran, and rural pages, when each has at least 3 grants.
- [Facade and storefront grants](https://freshgrants.com/storefront-grants/): 48 facade and storefront improvement grants in 18 states, grouped by state, with amount, match and how you are paid.
- [How we check grants](https://freshgrants.com/about/): How grants are checked and what the site leaves out.
- [Grant scams](https://freshgrants.com/grant-scams/): How to spot a fake grant, based on FTC advice, with links to ftc.gov.
- [Privacy](https://freshgrants.com/privacy/): What the email signup stores.
- [Affiliate disclosure](https://freshgrants.com/affiliate-disclosure/): Paid links are labeled. None are live.
- [Weekly updates](https://freshgrants.com/updates/): Dated issues listing grants added, grants closed, and the next deadlines. RSS: https://freshgrants.com/feed.xml.
- [Full grant data](https://freshgrants.com/llms-full.txt): One block per live grant with place, amount, deadline, eligibility, official URL, and verified date.

## State pages

A state page exists when that state has at least 1 live city, county, or statewide grant. National grants do not count. Home chips use that same list.

- [Arizona](https://freshgrants.com/states/az/): City, county, and statewide grants in Arizona.
- [California](https://freshgrants.com/states/ca/): City, county, and statewide grants in California.
- [Colorado](https://freshgrants.com/states/co/): City, county, and statewide grants in Colorado.
- [Connecticut](https://freshgrants.com/states/ct/): City, county, and statewide grants in Connecticut.
- [Florida](https://freshgrants.com/states/fl/): City, county, and statewide grants in Florida.
- [Georgia](https://freshgrants.com/states/ga/): City, county, and statewide grants in Georgia.
- [Idaho](https://freshgrants.com/states/id/): City, county, and statewide grants in Idaho.
- [Illinois](https://freshgrants.com/states/il/): City, county, and statewide grants in Illinois.
- [Kansas](https://freshgrants.com/states/ks/): City, county, and statewide grants in Kansas.
- [Maryland](https://freshgrants.com/states/md/): City, county, and statewide grants in Maryland.
- [Massachusetts](https://freshgrants.com/states/ma/): City, county, and statewide grants in Massachusetts.
- [Michigan](https://freshgrants.com/states/mi/): City, county, and statewide grants in Michigan.
- [Minnesota](https://freshgrants.com/states/mn/): City, county, and statewide grants in Minnesota.
- [Montana](https://freshgrants.com/states/mt/): City, county, and statewide grants in Montana.
- [New Jersey](https://freshgrants.com/states/nj/): City, county, and statewide grants in New Jersey.
- [New Mexico](https://freshgrants.com/states/nm/): City, county, and statewide grants in New Mexico.
- [New York](https://freshgrants.com/states/ny/): City, county, and statewide grants in New York.
- [North Carolina](https://freshgrants.com/states/nc/): City, county, and statewide grants in North Carolina.
- [Ohio](https://freshgrants.com/states/oh/): City, county, and statewide grants in Ohio.
- [Oregon](https://freshgrants.com/states/or/): City, county, and statewide grants in Oregon.
- [Pennsylvania](https://freshgrants.com/states/pa/): City, county, and statewide grants in Pennsylvania.
- [Rhode Island](https://freshgrants.com/states/ri/): City, county, and statewide grants in Rhode Island.
- [South Carolina](https://freshgrants.com/states/sc/): City, county, and statewide grants in South Carolina.
- [Tennessee](https://freshgrants.com/states/tn/): City, county, and statewide grants in Tennessee.
- [Texas](https://freshgrants.com/states/tx/): City, county, and statewide grants in Texas.
- [Utah](https://freshgrants.com/states/ut/): City, county, and statewide grants in Utah.
- [Vermont](https://freshgrants.com/states/vt/): City, county, and statewide grants in Vermont.
- [Virginia](https://freshgrants.com/states/va/): City, county, and statewide grants in Virginia.
- [Washington](https://freshgrants.com/states/wa/): City, county, and statewide grants in Washington.
- [Wisconsin](https://freshgrants.com/states/wi/): City, county, and statewide grants in Wisconsin.

## Owner-type pages

An owner-type page exists only when at least 3 live grants name that owner type.

- [Women-owned](https://freshgrants.com/for/women/): Programs that name women-owned businesses.
- [Minority-owned](https://freshgrants.com/for/minority/): Programs that name minority-owned businesses.
- [Veteran-owned](https://freshgrants.com/for/veteran/): Programs that name veteran-owned businesses.
- [Rural](https://freshgrants.com/for/rural/): Programs that name rural businesses.
- [Rural grants in Utah](https://freshgrants.com/states/ut/rural/): 3 Utah grants that name rural businesses.

## Live grants

- [Hello Alice Main Street Rising Tour Pitch (Houston)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/hello-alice-main-street-rising-houston/): Cash prize, listed as $1,000. Houston, TX. Closes Oct 28, 2026. 3 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Camden Facade Grant Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/camden-sc-facade-grant/): Up to $10,000, paid back after you spend. Camden, SC (historic downtown & Dusty Bend). Closes Oct 30, 2026. 5 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants](https://freshgrants.com/grants/tucson-rio-nuevo-grants/): $5,000 to $25,000. Tucson, AZ (Rio Nuevo District). Closes Oct 30, 2026. 5 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/chicago-sbif/): 30% to 90% of remodeling costs, up to $150,000 (commercial) or $250,000 (industrial). Chicago, IL (rotating TIF districts). Closes Oct 30, 2026. 5 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Sustainable Refrigerant Management Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ann-arbor-refrigerant-management-grant/): Up to $33,300, paid back after you spend. Ann Arbor, MI. Closes Oct 30, 2026. 5 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [TechCred](https://freshgrants.com/grants/oh-techcred/): Up to $1,000 per employee per credential, up to $30,000 per application period. Ohio (statewide). Closes Oct 30, 2026. 5 days left. Verified 2026-10-20.
- [Virginia Beach Small Business Grant (EDIP Part F)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/virginia-beach-small-business-grant/): Up to $10,000 (reimbursement). Virginia Beach, VA. Closes Oct 30, 2026. 5 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Business Retention & Expansion Incentive](https://freshgrants.com/grants/flagstaff-business-retention-expansion/): $2,500 to $30,000 ($45,000 total pool), paid back after you spend. Flagstaff, AZ. Closes Oct 31, 2026. 6 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Galaxy Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/galaxy-grant/): $2,500. Nationwide. Closes Oct 31, 2026. 6 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [RISE (Regional Investment for Small Enterprise) Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/northern-tier-pa-rise-grant/): Up to $5,000, paid back after you spend. Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties, PA. Closes Oct 31, 2026. 6 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Ruby Red Ventures: Build Mission Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mission-tx-build-mission-fund/): Up to $15,000. Mission, TX. Closes Oct 31, 2026. 6 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Smart Start Business Acceleration Grant (Portsmouth, VA)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/portsmouth-va-smart-start-acceleration-grant/): Up to $5,000 (80% of eligible costs), paid back after you spend. Portsmouth, VA. Closes Oct 31, 2026. 6 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Smart Start Business Development Grant (Portsmouth, VA)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/portsmouth-va-smart-start-development-grant/): Up to $2,000. Portsmouth, VA. Closes Oct 31, 2026. 6 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Ready, Steady, Open! Construction Grants (Round 1)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/tucson-ready-steady-open/): Up to $500 (Ready), $10,000 (Steady) or $5,000 (Open) by corridor. Tucson, AZ (selected construction corridors). Closes Nov 1, 2026. 7 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [ReStore Boston (signage & facade grants)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/boston-restore/): 50% to 90% reimbursement, up to $8,000 signage or $200,000 facade. Boston, MA. Closes Nov 1, 2026. 7 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [AZ FAST Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/az-fast-grant/): Up to $3,000 (six awards per round). Arizona (statewide). Closes Nov 2, 2026. 8 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Lifting Up Small Businesses Grant (Georgetown, TX)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/georgetown-tx-lifting-up-small-businesses/): $5,000 (up to 25 grants). Georgetown, TX. Closes Nov 3, 2026. 9 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Rhode Island Innovation Voucher](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ri-innovation-voucher-fall-2026/): Up to $75,000. Rhode Island (statewide). Closes Nov 3, 2026. 9 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/wi-buy-local-buy-wisconsin-2027/): $5,000 to $50,000. Wisconsin (statewide). Closes Nov 4, 2026. 10 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Milwaukee Facade Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/milwaukee-facade-grant/): Up to $5,000 (max 50% of costs). Milwaukee, WI (commercial corridors). Closes Nov 5, 2026. 11 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Milwaukee Signage Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/milwaukee-signage-grant/): Up to $2,500 (max 50% of costs). Milwaukee, WI (commercial corridors). Closes Nov 5, 2026. 11 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Milwaukee Storefront Activation Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/milwaukee-storefront-activation/): Up to $10/sq ft, max $25,000 (max 50% of costs). Milwaukee, WI (commercial corridors). Closes Nov 5, 2026. 11 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Retail Investment Fund (RIF)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/milwaukee-retail-investment-fund/): Lesser of $5,000 per FTE job created or 20% of costs, max $50,000. Milwaukee, WI (neighborhood business districts). Closes Nov 5, 2026. 11 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/pa-very-small-meat-poultry-processor-grant-fy27/): Up to $100,000 per applicant, paid back after you spend. Pennsylvania (statewide). Closes Nov 6, 2026. 12 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Sephora Beauty Grant (2027)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/sephora-beauty-grant-2027/): $100,000 plus pro-bono consulting and a Sephora merchant meeting. Nationwide. Closes Nov 6, 2026. 12 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Southern SARE Producer Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/southern-sare-producer-grant-2027/): Up to $20,000 for a farmer or rancher, or $25,000 for a farmer organization, paid back after you spend. Southern SARE region (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, PR, VI). Closes Nov 6, 2026. 12 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant (Round 3)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/md-purple-line-small-business-grant/): Up to $50,000. Maryland (statewide). Closes Nov 7, 2026. 13 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation](https://freshgrants.com/grants/epa-sbir-phase-i-2026/): Up to $100,000 for a 6-month Phase I project. Nationwide. Closes Nov 8, 2026. 14 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Business Impact Opportunity (BIO) Fund: East Colfax BRT (final round)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/denver-bio-fund-colfax/): $7,500 (revenue ≤$100k) or $15,000 (revenue >$100k). Denver, CO (East Colfax, Roslyn St to Yosemite St). Closes Nov 10, 2026. 16 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/route-66-legacy-business-grant/): $5,000 to $10,000, no match. Route 66 corridor (IL, MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ, CA). Closes Nov 12, 2026. 18 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/chicago-neighborhood-opportunity-fund/): Up to $250,000 (up to 75% of eligible project costs), paid back after you spend. Chicago, IL (West, Southwest and South Side commercial corridors). Closes Nov 13, 2026. 19 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Equitable Transfer Program (ETP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/non-gmo-project-equitable-transfer-program/): Up to $10,000 toward Non-GMO Project or Non-UPF Verified verification costs. Nationwide. Closes Nov 13, 2026. 19 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Illinois Tourism Private Sector Grant Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/il-tourism-private-sector-grant/): $10,000 to $50,000. Illinois (statewide). Closes Nov 13, 2026. 19 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mission-viejo-thrives-grant/): Up to $3,500. Mission Viejo, CA. Closes Nov 15, 2026. 21 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Minnesota AGRI Livestock Investment Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mn-agri-livestock-investment-grant-fy27/): $400 to $25,000, paid back after you spend. Minnesota (statewide). Closes Nov 17, 2026. 23 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [New Mexico SBIR/STTR Matching Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nm-sbir-sttr-matching-grant-py27/): Up to $100,000 with an active Phase II award, or $50,000 with Phase I. New Mexico (statewide). Closes Nov 17, 2026. 23 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/tory-burch-foundation-fellows-2027/): $2,000 education grant plus a year-long fellowship. Nationwide. Closes Nov 17, 2026. 23 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/chicago-ccsa/): Up to 75% of eligible project costs. Chicago, IL (12 South and West Side corridors). Closes Nov 20, 2026. 26 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) 7.0](https://freshgrants.com/grants/kansas-heal-7/): Up to $100,000 (building) or $40,000 (facade). Kansas (statewide). Closes Nov 20, 2026. 26 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness (RRP) Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ct-farmland-rrp-grant/): Up to $100,000. Connecticut (statewide). Closes Nov 23, 2026. 29 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Business Growth Grant (Mecklenburg County, VA)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mecklenburg-va-business-growth-grant/): Up to $50,000, paid back after you spend. Mecklenburg County, VA. Closes Nov 30, 2026. 36 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [E-Commerce Grant (Mecklenburg County, VA)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mecklenburg-va-e-commerce-grant/): Up to $10,000, paid back after you spend. Mecklenburg County, VA. Closes Nov 30, 2026. 36 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Erie Flagship Fund Micro-Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/erie-flagship-fund-2026/): $2,500 to $10,000, paid back after you spend. Erie, PA. Closes Nov 30, 2026. 36 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Home-Based Business Transition Grant (Mecklenburg County, VA)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mecklenburg-va-home-based-transition-grant/): Up to $15,000, paid back after you spend. Mecklenburg County, VA. Closes Nov 30, 2026. 36 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mt-tribal-tourism-small-business-grant/): Up to $30,000, paid back after you spend. Montana (statewide). Closes Nov 30, 2026. 36 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Synergies Work EDDIE Awards: Entrepreneur of the Year](https://freshgrants.com/grants/synergies-work-eddie-awards-2027/): $10,000 cash prize (Entrepreneur of the Year). Nationwide. Closes Nov 30, 2026. 36 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ttu-prototype-fund-fall-2026/): $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $25,000. Lubbock, TX (and surrounding areas). Closes Dec 1, 2026. 37 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ncr-sare-farmer-rancher-grant-2027/): Up to $15,000 for one farmer or rancher, or $30,000 for a team. North Central SARE region (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI). Closes Dec 3, 2026. 39 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/idaho-wdc-employer-grant/): Up to $250,000 per grant (up to $750,000 over 10 years), paid back after you spend. Idaho (statewide). Closes Dec 4, 2026. 40 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/verizon-digital-ready-10k/): $10,000 (10 grants selected per month, Jun to Dec 2026). Nationwide. Closes Dec 7, 2026. 43 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Northeast SARE Farmer Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ne-sare-farmer-grant-2027/): $5,000 to $50,000, paid back after you spend. Northeast SARE region (CT, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WV, DC). Closes Dec 8, 2026. 44 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Illinois Grocery Initiative: New Stores in Food Deserts (Round 3)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/il-grocery-initiative-new-stores-food-deserts-r3/): $500,000 to $5,200,000, paid back after you spend. Illinois (statewide). Closes Dec 9, 2026. 45 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/vt-working-lands-business-enhancement-grant/): $10,000 to $50,000. Vermont (statewide). Closes Dec 10, 2026. 46 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [CUSP Extreme Weather & Climate Impacts Relief Grant (CCOF window)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ca-cusp-extreme-weather-ccof/): Up to $20,000 per relief category (up to $40,000 in 12 months across drought and extreme weather). California (statewide). Closes Dec 11, 2026. 47 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/hiring-our-heroes-small-business-grant/): Four $10,000 grants and one $25,000 grand prize. Nationwide. Closes Dec 15, 2026. 51 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [NC AgVentures Farm Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nc-agventures-farm-grant-2027/): Up to $10,000. 46 NC counties (Alamance through Yadkin; see source list). Closes Dec 15, 2026. 51 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/usda-occsp/): 75% of certification costs, up to $750 per certification scope. Nationwide. Closes Dec 31, 2026. 67 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator](https://freshgrants.com/grants/pa-creative-entrepreneur-accelerator-2026-27/): Growth Grant up to $4,000; Impact Grant up to $17,000. Pennsylvania (statewide). Closes Dec 31, 2026. 67 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Renew the Avenue Business Grants (facade, interior, social media)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/oak-park-renew-the-avenue-grants/): Up to $5,000 per storefront per program (three programs, up to $10,000 seen for social media). Oak Park, IL (Hemingway District). Closes Dec 31, 2026. 67 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Storefront Repair Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/seattle-storefront-repair-fund/): Up to $5,000 per incident, up to 3 incidents per year. Seattle, WA. Closes Dec 31, 2026. 67 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Storefront Security Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/seattle-storefront-security-fund/): One-time reimbursement up to $10,000. Seattle, WA. Closes Dec 31, 2026. 67 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [UGIP Small Livestock Operation Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ut-ugip-small-livestock-operation-grant/): Up to $10,000. Utah (statewide). Closes Dec 31, 2026. 67 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Entrepreneur Microgrant (BASE / STEP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/tampa-entrepreneur-microgrant/): Up to $1,500 (BASE, under 12 months) or $3,000 (STEP, 12+ months). Tampa, FL. Closes Feb 15, 2027. 113 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Small Business Advantage Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/pa-dep-small-business-advantage-grant/): Reimburses 50% to 80% of project cost, up to $7,500 to $12,000. Pennsylvania (statewide). Closes Mar 19, 2027. 145 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Garrett County Small Business Marketing Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/garrett-county-md-small-business-marketing-grant-fy27/): Up to $1,000, paid back after you spend. Garrett County, MD. Closes Mar 31, 2027. 157 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [CGBN Efficiency Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/co-cgbn-efficiency-grant/): Up to $1,500, $3,000 or $4,500 depending on EnviroScreen score. Colorado (statewide). Closes May 1, 2027. 188 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [CGBN Pre-Approved Equipment Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/co-cgbn-pre-approved-equipment/): Up to $500 in equipment and shipping. Colorado (statewide). Closes May 1, 2027. 188 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Halstead Grant 2027](https://freshgrants.com/grants/halstead-grant-2027/): $7,500 cash grand prize plus $1,000 gift card, finalists $1,000 cash. Nationwide. Closes May 1, 2027. 188 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Lake Worth Beach CRA Commercial Grants (Interior, Facade, Signage)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/lake-worth-beach-cra-commercial-grants/): Up to $55,000 (interior or facade), plus up to $5,000 for signage, paid back after you spend. Lake Worth Beach, FL (CRA District). Closes May 28, 2027. 215 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nc-one-small-business-sbir-incentive/): Up to $12,000 toward a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal, or up to $75,000 after a Phase I award. North Carolina (statewide). Closes Jun 30, 2027. 248 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Registered Apprenticeship Incentive](https://freshgrants.com/grants/idaho-registered-apprenticeship-incentive/): $1,000 per apprentice per year (up to $10,000 per employer per year). Idaho (statewide). Closes Jun 30, 2027. 248 days left. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [WEDnetPA Training Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/pa-wednetpa/): Up to $2,000 per employee, up to $50,000 per company. Pennsylvania (statewide). Closes Jun 30, 2027. 248 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mi-step-fy27/): Up to $15,000 a year (75% of pre-approved export costs). Michigan (statewide). Closes Sep 15, 2027. 325 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ny-global-ny-step/): $2,000 to $5,000 per activity, up to $10,000 a year (50% reimbursement). New York (statewide). Closes Sep 29, 2027. 339 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [North Carolina STEP 13 Export Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nc-step-13/): Up to $12,000 in reimbursements. North Carolina (statewide). Closes Sep 29, 2027. 339 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Washington STEP Export Voucher Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/wa-step-export-voucher-fy27/): Up to $10,000 per federal fiscal year (up to three vouchers), paid back after you spend. Washington (statewide). Closes Sep 29, 2027. 339 days left. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Spaces to Places Program (vacant storefront rent grant)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/rockford-spaces-to-places/): Security deposit plus 50% of rent for up to 12 months, max $15,000. Rockford, IL (business-association districts). Closes Oct 15, 2027. 355 days left. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Accessible Barrier Removal Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/sf-accessible-barrier-removal/): Up to $10,000 reimbursement. San Francisco, CA. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Automatic Dishwashing Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/sf-automatic-dishwashing-grant/): Up to $2,500. San Francisco, CA. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Building Improvement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/madison-building-improvement-grant/): Up to $50,000. Madison, WI (eligible TIDs). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-20.
- [Cambridge Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/cambridge-storefront-improvement/): Up to $50,000 (90% of accessibility costs up to $25k. 50% of other costs up to $25k). Cambridge, MA. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/careersource-florida-iwt-fy27/): Up to $100,000 per company (50% to 75% of training costs), paid back after you spend. Florida (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [CERF+ Emergency Relief Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/cerf-plus-emergency-relief/): $1,000 one-time. Nationwide. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Charge Ahead Colorado (Rolling lane)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/co-charge-ahead-rolling/): Up to $5,000 per Level 2 port ($7,000 enhanced), rolling lane max $50,000. Colorado (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Climate Ready Business Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/oak-park-climate-ready-business/): 50% reimbursement, max $6,000 per storefront. Oak Park, IL. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Commercial Exterior Facade Improvement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/oak-park-exterior-facade/): 50% reimbursement, max $5,000. Oak Park, IL. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Corridor Improvement Authority Facade Grants](https://freshgrants.com/grants/grand-rapids-cia-facade-grants/): Reimbursement grants, amount varies by corridor program. Grand Rapids, MI (Southtown, West Side, North Quarter, Michigan Street, South Division-Grandville, Uptown). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [DMDA District Awning and Signage Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/marietta-dmda-awning-signage-grant/): Up to $3,000, paid back after you spend. Marietta, GA (DMDA District, Atlanta metro). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Downtown Facade Improvement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/rochester-mn-downtown-facade/): Up to 50% of costs, max $12,000, plus $1,500 design assistance. Rochester, MN (Downtown special service district). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Downtown Facade Improvement Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/woodbridge-nj-downtown-facade/): Up to $2,500, paid back after you spend. Woodbridge, NJ (Downtown SID, NYC metro). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Downtown Houston Alfresco Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/houston-alfresco-grant/): Up to $10,000 for non-permanent outdoor furnishings, plus up to $5,000 for permanent fixtures. Houston, TX (Downtown). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Enterprise Zone Facade Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/roanoke-enterprise-zone-facade/): Reimbursement of up to one-third of facade investment, max $25,000. Roanoke, VA (Enterprise Zone). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Entreprenista Evolve Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/entreprenista-evolve-grant/): $5,000, awarded quarterly. Nationwide. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Etsy Disaster Relief Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/etsy-disaster-relief-fund/): $2,000. Nationwide. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Export Promotion Program (Trade Promotion Grants)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/oregon-export-promotion-program/): Up to $7,500 per grant (up to two grants per company), paid back after you spend. Oregon (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Facade Improvement Grant (FIG)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/baltimore-facade-improvement-grant/): $10,000 to $50,000 by variant (owner-occupied higher), paid back after you spend. Baltimore, MD. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Facade Improvement Program (Arts & Cultural District)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/richmond-facade-improvement/): Up to 50% of eligible facade costs, max $10,000 to $40,000 by building type (about $13,614 left in the budget). Richmond, VA (Arts & Cultural District Incentive Zone). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-20.
- [Facade Improvement Program (Signage Grant)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/lakewood-oh-facade-signage/): 50% of eligible costs, max $2,500. Lakewood, OH. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Facade Improvement Project](https://freshgrants.com/grants/frederick-downtown-facade-improvement/): $500 to $20,000, paid back after you spend. Frederick, MD (Downtown). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Facade Reimbursement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/erie-downtown-facade-reimbursement/): Up to $10,000 or 50% of costs, paid back after you spend. Erie, PA (Downtown Improvement District). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Facade Renovation Matching Grant Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/jacksonville-facade-matching/): Amount in the program brochure, paid back after you spend. Jacksonville, FL (Economically Distressed Areas). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Fire Safety Business Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/oak-park-fire-safety-business/): 50% reimbursement, max $5,000. Oak Park, IL. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Georgia Export Grant (STEP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ga-export-grant/): 75% reimbursement (90% for minority-, women-, veteran-owned or listed rural-county businesses) for up to 2 export activities. Georgia (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Global NY Grant Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ny-global-ny-fund/): Up to $25,000 for companies (50% of project cost). New York (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Great Streets Facade Improvement Matching Grant (Uptown)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/minneapolis-uptown-great-streets-facade/): Up to $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 in cultural districts, paid back after you spend. Minneapolis, MN (Uptown). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [GROW Program (building functionality grants)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/frederick-grow-program/): $5,000 to $10,000 (sliding scale by score), paid back after you spend. Frederick, MD. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Hampton Facade Improvement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/hampton-facade-improvement-grant/): Up to $15,000, or up to $20,000 in Main Street design areas, paid back after you spend. Hampton, VA. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/il-istep/): 50% of costs up to $10,000 (compliance, website localization, credit insurance). 25% to 75% travel up to $10,000. Illinois (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Interior Facade Improvement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/oak-park-interior-facade/): 50% reimbursement, max $5,000. Oak Park, IL. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [JobsOhio Small Business Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/jobsohio-small-business-grant/): Grant amount per program guidelines (not stated on page). Ohio (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Kansas City, KS Small Business Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/kck-small-business-grant/): Up to $10,000. Kansas City, KS. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Lakewood Commercial Property Revitalization Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/lakewood-oh-commercial-revitalization/): Rebate up to 40% of eligible costs, max $30,000. Lakewood, OH. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Lansing Facade Improvement Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/lansing-facade-improvement-program/): Design up to $5,000. Aesthetic up to $10,000. Transformational up to $30,000. Strategic Property $50,000, paid back after you spend. Lansing, MI. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Legacy Business Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nashville-legacy-business-program/): Up to $30,000. Nashville, TN. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Main Street Facade Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/akron-main-street-facade/): $500 to $10,000 (up to 2/3 of costs). Akron, OH (South Main St, SR 59 to E Cedar St). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Memphis Good Neighbor Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/memphis-good-neighbor-grant/): Up to $25,000 (up to 90% of costs). Memphis, TN (Uptown TIF District). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [MIWISH Workplace Safety and Health Matching Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mi-miosha-miwish/): Up to $5,000, paid back after you spend. Michigan (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [MN PROMISE Act Grant (Round 2)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/mn-promise-act-grant/): Grant amount not stated on the program site. Minnesota (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Neighborhood Commercial Assistance Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/rochester-neighborhood-commercial-assistance/): Up to $5,000 (start-ups under 12 months) or $8,000 (existing). Rochester, NY. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/md-partnership-workforce-quality/): 50% of training costs. $5,000 minimum, up to $200,000/year. Maryland (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Property Investment Incentive](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nashville-property-investment-incentive/): 50% reimbursement up to $50,000 (min $10,000 investment). Nashville, TN (eligible census tracts). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [San Diego Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/san-diego-storefront-improvement/): Standard: 50% back up to $8,000. Historic restoration: two-thirds up to $12,000. Multi-tenant property owners: 50% up to $16,000. Promise Zone adds 30%.. San Diego, CA. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-20.
- [Scranton Facade Grant Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/scranton-facade-2026/): 50% of exterior project costs, max $10,000. Scranton, PA (HUD low-to-moderate income areas). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Seguin Business Improvement Grant (BIG)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/seguin-business-improvement-grant/): Reimburses up to 75% of project cost, up to $10,000 a year. Seguin, TX. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Skills for Small Business](https://freshgrants.com/grants/tx-twc-skills-for-small-business/): Training paid up to $2,000 per new employee and $1,000 per incumbent employee. Texas (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-20.
- [Small Business Disaster Relief Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/sf-disaster-relief-grant/): Up to $10,000. San Francisco, CA. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Small Business Improvement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/invest-atlanta-small-business-improvement/): Up to $50,000 for interior and exterior improvements, paid back after you spend. Atlanta, GA (7 Tax Allocation Districts). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Small Business Marketing Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/boynton-beach-marketing-grant/): Up to $2,500. Boynton Beach, FL. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Small Business Support Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/boynton-beach-small-business-support/): Up to $10,000 reimbursement. Boynton Beach, FL. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Storefront Improvement Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/philadelphia-storefront-improvement/): Up to 50% reimbursement, max $20,000 (single) or $30,000 (corner/multi-address). Philadelphia, PA (approved corridors). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Storefront Reinvestment Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/canton-storefront-reinvestment/): 50% rebate up to $25,000. Canton, OH (Core Targeted Investment Areas). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [TDA Facade Improvement Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/trenton-tda-facade-grant/): 75% of project cost, up to $5,000. Trenton, NJ (Downtown Special Improvement District). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [TIRZ #11 Storefront Grant Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/san-antonio-sage-tirz11-storefront/): Up to $10,000, paid back after you spend. San Antonio, TX (Eastside, TIRZ #11). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [UEZ West Ward Facade Improvement Grant (Pilot)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/newark-uez-west-ward-facade/): $2,500 to $10,000. Newark, NJ (West Ward UEZ: Orange St & South Orange Ave corridors). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Uptown Area Business Retention and Recruitment Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/kenosha-uptown-business-retention-recruitment-grant/): Up to $5,000 (75% of eligible costs), paid back after you spend. Kenosha, WI (Uptown, eligible area map). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Uptown Area Facade Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/kenosha-uptown-facade-grant/): Up to $10,000 (50% of eligible costs), paid back after you spend. Kenosha, WI (Uptown, eligible area map). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/utah-utif-sbir-microgrant/): $3,000 (up to $5,000 for rural businesses). Utah (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Vacant to Vibrant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/sf-vacant-to-vibrant/): Grants plus technical assistance (amount not on summary page). San Francisco, CA (Downtown). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Worcester Facade Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/worcester-facade-program/): $25,000 to $50,000 per project, up to 75% of cost. Worcester, MA. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Workforce Advancement Incentive](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nashville-workforce-advancement-incentive/): $1,000 per employee trained, up to $10,000. Nashville, TN. Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Workforce Training Fund Express Program](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ma-workforce-training-fund-express/): Up to 100% of approved course costs, up to $15,000 per calendar year. Massachusetts (statewide). Rolling. No closing date. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Utah Rural Employment Development Incentive (REDI) Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/ut-rural-employment-development-incentive/): Up to $6,000 per new full-time job (up to $250,000 per business per year). Utah (statewide). Opens Nov 1. Closes Nov 15, 2026. Verified 2026-10-21.
- [Next Generation Farmer Fund](https://freshgrants.com/grants/nyfc-next-generation-farmer-fund/): $10,000 to $50,000 including technical assistance. Nationwide. Opens Oct 28. Closes Dec 1, 2026. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent](https://freshgrants.com/grants/rei-path-ahead-navigate-ascent/): $25,000 grant (Navigate) or $7,500 grant (Ascent). Nationwide. Opens Nov 9. Closes Dec 1, 2026. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window)](https://freshgrants.com/grants/brownsville-bcic-big-lift-district-3/): 80% of approved exterior costs, up to $30,000, paid back after you spend. Brownsville, TX (City Commission District 3). Opens Dec 1. Closes Jan 15, 2027. Verified 2026-10-23.
- [Raleigh Building Up-fit Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/raleigh-building-upfit/): Covers up to 50% of qualified interior construction costs (more in priority areas), paid back after you spend. Raleigh, NC. Opens Jan 7, 2027. Closes Jan 31, 2027. Verified 2026-10-18.
- [Raleigh Facade Rehabilitation Grant](https://freshgrants.com/grants/raleigh-facade-rehabilitation/): Up to $10,000 or 50% (priority areas), up to $5,000 elsewhere. Raleigh, NC. Opens Jan 7, 2027. Closes Jan 31, 2027. Verified 2026-10-18.

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