DETROIT – Small business grants can offer a boost for new businesses just getting off the ground or a net to catch existing businesses in free fall.
These grants are offered by federal, state and local agencies as well as by private corporations. Many target specific sectors, like agriculture and technology, or seek to support small business owners from minority communities. Some meet specific business needs, like providing paper products or covering training costs.
Finding the right grant for your needs could be the push your small business needs to thrive. Start your search with these examples of small business grants:
- National Association for the Self Employed Growth Grants ($4,000)
- SBA Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs
- SBA 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program
- SBA State Trade Expansion Program ($50,000 to $2,000,000)
- Amber Foundation’s Amber Grant ($10,000 to $25,000)
- FedEx Small Business Grant ($50,000, plus $7,500 in print services)
- Comcast RISE Investment Fund ($10,000)
- Visa She’s Next Black Women-Owned Business Grant program ($10,000)
- Street Shares Foundation Veteran Small Business Award ($4,000 to $15,000)
Search for more small business grants at grants.gov.
