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Microbusiness grants

Microbusiness Grants and Small Awards

Microbusiness grants are usually smaller, but they can be more realistic than large federal awards. This page focuses on recurring, simple, or smaller grants with official-source evidence.

This page is curated from official source pages. GrantTrek does not guarantee eligibility, deadlines, or awards. Verify every opportunity with the funder before applying.

Quick facts

Last updated2026-06-27
AudienceMicrobusinesses and very small teams
Verified grants6
Source ruleOfficial funder pages only

Selected grants

1
active Main Street General Business

Freed Fellowship Monthly Small Business Grant

Freed Fellowship runs a monthly small-business grant program for US micro and small business owners. Each selected Freed Fellow receives a $500 no-strings-attached grant and is considered for a $2,500 year-end grant.

Best for Microbusiness owners comfortable with a small monthly award.
Why it fits It is explicitly positioned for US micro and small business owners.
Watch out The application fee matters because the award is small.
$500 monthly grant; selected fellows considered for $2,500 year-end grant Award range Monthly rolling application; official page lists an application fee Deadline
2
active Main Street General Business

Galaxy Grants for Women and Minority Business Owners

Galaxy Grants is a small-business grant program from Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3), for women and minority business owners. The official page lists a current $4,250 grant, free application, and July 31, 2026 deadline.

Best for Women and minority owners who can use a small near-term award.
Why it fits The current grant amount and audience are clearly visible on the official source.
Watch out Use it as supplemental funding, not a primary capital plan.
$4,250 current grant Award range 2026-07-31 Deadline
3
active Main Street General Business

WomensNet Amber Grant

WomensNet's official Amber Grant page says it awards a $10,000 Amber Grant each month, and one of the 12 monthly recipients receives an additional $25,000 Amber Grant.

$10,000 monthly grant; one annual $25,000 grant for a monthly recipient Award range Monthly application cycle Deadline
4
active Main Street General Business

NASE Growth Grants

The National Association for the Self-Employed offers Growth Grants worth up to $4,000 for NASE members' small business needs such as marketing, hiring, facilities, equipment, and training. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly, but applicants must meet NASE membership requirements.

Up to $4,000 Award range Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership required Deadline
5
active Main Street General Business

Founders First CDC Pride Fund National Grant

Founders First CDC's Pride Fund is a national grant for LGBTQIA+ small businesses. The official page lists 20 grant packages totaling $20,000, with $1,000 micro-grants plus program access for eligible LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.

Best for LGBTQIA+ businesses that fit the Founders First CDC employee and revenue rules.
Why it fits It is structured as microgrants plus business support.
Watch out Employee count and revenue limits apply.
20 grant packages totaling $20,000; $1,000 micro-grant plus program access Award range Official page has an application form; current deadline not listed Deadline
6
forecasted Main Street General Business

Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant

Founders First CDC's Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant is a national program for veteran-led small businesses. The official page lists a $20,000 total fund, 20 finalists, $1,000 micro-grants plus program access, and says full applications open in September 2026 with pre-registration available now.

Best for Veteran-led businesses planning for a microgrant-style forecasted program.
Why it fits The official page describes $1,000 microgrants plus program access.
Watch out The full application window is forecasted.
$20,000 total fund; 20 finalists receive $1,000 micro-grants plus program access Award range Pre-registration open; full application opens September 2026 Deadline

How we selected these grants

  • Smaller, recurring, or microgrant-style awards are prioritized.
  • The page excludes high-complexity federal grants unless they fit a small-award pattern.
  • Fees, memberships, and forecasted windows must be visible.

Important caveats

  • Small grants can still be competitive.
  • Application fees or memberships can change the true value of a microgrant.
  • Treat microgrants as supplemental funding.

FAQ

Are microbusiness grants easier to get?

They are often easier to apply for, but competition can still be high because the applicant pool is broad.

Can a small grant be worth it?

Yes, if the application is lightweight and the grant fits a real business need. Avoid spending too much time on tiny awards.

Are the grants on Microbusiness Grants and Small Awards guaranteed?

No. A grant listing is not a guarantee of eligibility, funding, or approval. GrantTrek uses official-source evidence to curate options, but the funder controls the current rules and award decisions.

Why does GrantTrek include recurring or forecasted grants?

Some useful small-business programs open in cycles. GrantTrek includes recurring or forecasted opportunities only when the official source gives enough evidence to explain the status and caveats.

What should I verify before applying?

Verify the current deadline, applicant type, location rules, eligible expenses, award amount, application steps, reporting requirements, and whether registration or membership is required.

What if a grant on this list is closed?

Treat closed or forecasted programs as planning signals, not open applications. Check the official page for the next cycle and compare active alternatives before spending time on an application.