For-Profit Business Grant Directory
A researched, filterable list of active grants built specifically for for-profit small businesses: general small business funding, women- and diverse-owned business grants, Main Street and industry grants, agriculture and rural energy grants, and federal SBIR/STTR technology grants.
Grants for small businesses aren't just for nonprofits
Most public grant research focuses on 501(c)(3) organizations. But a real and growing set of corporate, foundation, state, and federal programs fund for-profit small businesses directly, with no nonprofit status required. This directory pulls together for-profit business grants for general small business needs, women-owned and minority-owned businesses, Main Street and brick-and-mortar businesses, agricultural producers, and technology companies pursuing federal SBIR and STTR research funding.
Each listing includes the award amount, core eligibility requirements, and the funder's own website so you can confirm the current deadline before you apply. Grant cycles open and close throughout the year, so treat this as a starting point for your search, not a guarantee of funding.
How to use this list
- Filter by category below, or search by keyword.
- Check the badge for whether a program is rolling, seasonal, or between cycles.
- Always confirm current deadlines on the funder's own page before applying.
- Need a proposal built and submitted for you? See how The Grant Writing Firm can help.
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The Grant Writing Firm's core practice is grant writing and funding strategy for nonprofits, schools, tribes, faith-based organizations, and public agencies nationwide.
This directory is provided for informational purposes as a courtesy resource and is reviewed periodically by The Grant Writing Firm team. Award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility rules are set entirely by each individual funder and are subject to change without notice. Always confirm current program details on the funder's official website before applying. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by, or affiliation with, The Grant Writing Firm unless otherwise stated.