Small Business Grant Resources

Please note: These grant programs vary in their application schedules.  Some are open continuously, some have application windows annually, and some may be available only for a limited time.  Some of these services are offered for a fee.  Only do business with organizations that you trust.  Inclusion in this list does not indicate an endorsement by HCCBA.

U.S. Small Business Administration Grants - SBA provides limited small business grants and grants to states and eligible community organizations to promote entrepreneurship.

NerdWallet - NerdWallet maintains a list of grant programs for startups and existing businesses.

Venmo - Venmo offers small business grants annually.

Visa - Visa Everywhere Initiative

LegalZoom - Fast Break for Small Business

National Association for the Self-Employed - NASE Growth Grants

FedEx - FedEx Small Business Grant Contest

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Rural Business Development Grants in Ohio

Verizon - Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Grow your small business with valuable resources like free online courses, tools, coaching, peer networking and grants.

US Chamber of Commerce - Listing of available grants, loans and other programs.

Ladies Who Launch - Grants and other resources.

ZenBusiness - Entrepreneurship resources targeted toward mothers.  A grant program is included.

IFUNDWOMEN - Funding and coaching, plus other resources.

Gust - Startup resources, including raising capital.

Founders First - National Kitty Fund: Helping Mom-preneurs grow their businesses.

EnrichHER - Financial technology company focused on supporting underrepresented business owners.

WomensNet - Amber Grant for Women

National Trust for Historic Preservation - Leading the movement to save places where history happened.