Economic Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 171 Economic Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 29 open right now, across 52 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $550M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026
Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Centers (“Pre-apprenticeship Centers”) throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training, for which participants can attend free of…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026💰
$3,000,000 – $6,500,000
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is the SSBCI implementing entity for the State of Illinois. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO),…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity📋 CFDA 21.031⏰ Oct 30, 2026
A suite of strategic programs aimed at attracting and retaining job creators looking to locate or expand their business in Illinois. Attracting and retaining job creators…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Nov 6, 2026
Innovation Vouchers will provide grants for companies to engage in research projects in partnership with an Illinois institute of higher education. This will facilitate the sharing…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Nov 6, 2026
The Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program is a grant and loan program established by the Montana Legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana's agricultural industry through the…
🏛 Montana Department of Agriculture⏰ Nov 9, 2026💰
up to $150,000
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $2,000,000 in state Reemployment funds to support the Future Works Grant. Four grants,…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry⏰ Dec 9, 2026
This program aims to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts by reimbursing successful applicants…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Dec 9, 2026💰
$500,000 – $5,200,000
The Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program competitively awards funding to eligible applicants. If selected through this NOFO, you will deliver technical assistance (TA) to Units…
🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development📋 CFDA 14.259⏰ Mar 11, 2027💰
$400,000 – $3,000,000
The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy…
🏛 Bureau of African Affairs📋 CFDA 19.989⏰ May 27, 2027💰
$5,000,000 – $50,000,000
The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy…
🏛 Bureau of African Affairs📋 CFDA 19.989⏰ May 27, 2027💰
$5,000,000 – $50,000,000
The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy…
🏛 Bureau of African Affairs📋 CFDA 19.989⏰ May 31, 2027💰
$5,000,000 – $50,000,000
This program aims to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts by reimbursing successful applicants…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Jun 30, 2027💰
$100,000 – $1,500,000
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant programs that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Jun 30, 2027💰
$1 – $250,000
Rebuild Illinois Prime Sites grants are available to businesses that are relocating or expanding operations in Illinois, will create and/or retain jobs, commit to a substantial…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Jun 30, 2027💰
$250,000 – $25,000,000
How many economic development grants for small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 171 economic development grants for small business (sba-defined), of which 29 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 30, 2026 — about 11 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $550M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse economic development grants for small business (sba-defined), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
