Discover grants, loans, tax credits, and technical assistance programs from SBA, state agencies, CDFIs, and local organizations — matched to your business profile.
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Offers reduced fees on SBA 7(a) and SBA Express loans for veteran-owned small businesses. Eligible borrowers include veterans, service-disabled veterans, active-duty military members, reservists, National Guard members, and their spouses.
The Ohio Department of Development's Micro-Loan Program provides 0% interest loans to stimulate the growth of new and existing small businesses. Designed to support minority-owned and economically disadvantaged businesses across Ohio.
Provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Grants cover up to 50% of project costs.
Offers reduced fees on SBA 7(a) and SBA Express loans for veteran-owned small businesses. Eligible borrowers include veterans, service-disabled veterans, active-duty military members, reservists, National Guard members, and their spouses.
Provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Grants cover up to 50% of project costs.
The Ohio Department of Development's Micro-Loan Program provides 0% interest loans to stimulate the growth of new and existing small businesses. Designed to support minority-owned and economically disadvantaged businesses across Ohio.
The CalOSBA Accelerate California Innovation Grant program supports innovative California entrepreneurs and small business owners developing new products, services, or technologies. Grants fund early-stage R&D and commercialization efforts for California-based startups.
America's Seed Fund — a competitive awards-based program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and development with the potential for commercialization. SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides incentive to profit from commercialization. Phase I awards up to $275,000; Phase II awards up to $1,000,000.
Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets that promote business growth and job creation. 504 loans are available through Certified Development Companies (CDCs), SBA's community-based partners who regulate nonprofits and promote economic development within their communities.
The SBA's primary and most flexible loan program. Provides financial help for businesses with special requirements. Loan proceeds can be used for most sound business purposes including working capital, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, land and building, leasehold improvements, and debt refinancing under certain conditions.
Provides small, short-term loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000. Funds can be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery, and equipment.
Pursuit is a CDFI and SBA-preferred lender providing loans from $10,000 to $5,000,000 across the Northeast. Offers SBA 7(a), SBA 504, and direct lending products with a focus on businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing.
Provides grants for rural projects that finance and facilitate development of small and emerging rural businesses. Funds can be used for technical assistance, training, business planning, market research, and other business development activities.
The Economic Development Administration provides investments to support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects. Helps communities experiencing economic distress create jobs and attract private investment.
Monthly grants of $10,000 awarded to women-owned businesses, with an additional $25,000 year-end grant. One of the longest-running grant programs specifically for women entrepreneurs. No business plan required — just a compelling story about your business.
DreamSpring is a national CDFI providing loans from $200 to $2,000,000 to small businesses across the U.S. Specializes in serving underserved entrepreneurs including minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses with flexible underwriting criteria.
Provides microloans to small and minority-owned businesses in Florida that have difficulty accessing traditional financing. Loans support working capital, inventory, and equipment needs for businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
Offers low-interest loans of up to $50,000 to small businesses located outside the City of Chicago. Designed to help businesses facing financial hardship access affordable capital for recovery and stabilization.
The New York Small Business Development Center provides shorter-term microloans and loans under $250,000 to eligible businesses for working capital, equipment purchases, real estate improvements, and other business needs.
OCAP is a loan enhancement program that provides small businesses with access to capital they might not otherwise receive. The program creates a reserve fund at the lending institution to cover potential losses, encouraging lenders to make loans to small businesses.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity provides grants for initiatives that drive business growth, enhance operational efficiency, promote sustainability, and create jobs in Illinois communities.
The Florida Small Business Development Center Network administers the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant, providing reimbursement of up to $2,500 in export and trade show related travel costs for Florida small businesses expanding into international markets.
The Department of Energy's Small Business Vouchers program provides small businesses with access to national laboratory expertise and capabilities. Vouchers cover 50-80% of the cost of working with a national lab on clean energy technology development.