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Best Small Business Grants in 2026: Open and Recurring Programs

Start with the programs marked active or rolling, then use forecasted grants to plan ahead. Every entry links to an official funder page and explains the main eligibility catch, application timing, and whether a fee, membership, reimbursement, or prior award is required.

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 updated2026-08-14
AudienceUS small business owners
Verified grants10
Source ruleOfficial funder pages only

Selected grants

1
active Main Street General Business

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready 2026 Grants

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers free small-business courses, coaching, networking, and 2026 grant opportunities. The official page says applications for 2026 $10,000 grants are open and asks businesses to register to learn more.

Best for Owners who want digital readiness support plus a chance at a corporate grant.
Why it fits The official Verizon Digital Ready page connects small-business education, coaching, networking, and 2026 grant opportunities.
Watch out Grant windows can change, and users may need to register before seeing the current application path.
$10,000 grant opportunities Award range Open now; register on official Verizon Digital Ready page for current grant windows Deadline
2
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.

Best for Women-owned businesses that can apply on a recurring monthly cycle.
Why it fits The Amber Grant has a clear women-owned business focus and a recurring monthly award structure.
Watch out Monthly-cycle grants still require a current official application check before applying.
$10,000 monthly grant; one annual $25,000 grant for a monthly recipient Award range Monthly application cycle Deadline
3
active Main Street General Business

IFundWomen Universal Grant Application

IFundWomen by Honeycomb Credit presents an official grant application page for startups, small businesses, founders, and entrepreneurs to apply for grants and be matched with funding opportunities.

Best for Founders who want one application path for matched grant opportunities.
Why it fits IFundWomen is useful as a discovery and matching path for founders, startups, and small businesses.
Watch out Individual matched grant amounts, deadlines, and eligibility rules vary.
Varies by matched IFundWomen grant opportunity Award range Rolling universal application; individual grant deadlines vary Deadline
4
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 looking for a smaller recurring grant opportunity.
Why it fits Freed Fellowship is explicitly positioned for US micro and small business owners and runs monthly.
Watch out The official page lists an application fee, so users should evaluate whether the fee makes sense.
$500 monthly grant; selected fellows considered for $2,500 year-end grant Award range Monthly rolling application; official page lists an application fee Deadline
5
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 $2,500 grant, a free application, and an October 31, 2026 deadline.

Best for Women and minority business owners seeking a current small grant.
Why it fits Galaxy Grants has explicit women/minority business owner positioning and an October 31, 2026 deadline.
Watch out The amount is modest, so it is best treated as supplemental funding.
$2,500 current grant Award range October 31, 2026 Deadline
6
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.

Best for Self-employed owners who are already NASE members or willing to evaluate membership.
Why it fits NASE Growth Grants can support practical business needs such as marketing, hiring, equipment, and training.
Watch out Membership requirements matter. Confirm eligibility before paying for or relying on membership.
Up to $4,000 Award range Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership required Deadline
7
active Main Street General Business

Boundless Futures Foundation EmpowHer Grants

Boundless Futures Foundation's EmpowHer Grants support female entrepreneurs age 22 and older whose U.S.-registered businesses are operating solely in the United States, earning revenue, no more than five years old, and built around social impact. Applicants may request up to $50,000 in reimbursed business support, with multiple grant cycles per year.

Best for Women founders with young, revenue-generating social-impact businesses.
Why it fits EmpowHer has a defined female-founder audience and a larger potential reimbursement-based award.
Watch out The program is reimbursement-based and includes requirements such as credit-score self-reporting and background checks.
Applicants may request up to $50,000 in reimbursed business support; grantees may also request up to $2,500 in Learning Grant funds Award range Multiple grant cycles per year; current deadlines are listed on the official application page Deadline
8
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+ small business owners who fit the Founders First CDC criteria.
Why it fits The Pride Fund is a national program with explicit LGBTQIA+ small-business positioning.
Watch out Confirm the current application deadline and program window on the official page.
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
9
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 entrepreneurs planning ahead for the next application window.
Why it fits The official page confirms a veteran-focused grant fund and a September 2026 full application opening.
Watch out This is forecasted/pre-registration, not a fully open application at the time of verification.
$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
10
active Main Street General Business

Warrior Rising Business Showers

Warrior Rising Business Showers are invitation-only pitch events for veteran founders, military spouses, and immediate family members. The official page says top finalists can receive non-dilutive grants from $2,000 to $150,000, with eligibility tied to Warrior University graduation and competitive selection.

Best for Veteran founders who are ready for a competitive pitch pathway.
Why it fits Warrior Rising offers a veteran-specific path with potentially meaningful non-dilutive grant awards.
Watch out Business Showers are invitation-only and tied to Warrior Rising's pathway, so this is not a simple open application.
Non-dilutive grants from $2,000 to $150,000 for top finalists Award range Invitation-only events held throughout the country; apply through Warrior Rising pathway Deadline

How we selected these grants

  • The grant must come from an official public funder page.
  • The applicant path must be relevant to small businesses, founders, or self-employed owners.
  • The page must expose enough status, amount, deadline, cycle, or eligibility detail to avoid a thin listing.
  • Programs with fees, membership requirements, forecasted windows, or invitation paths must be labeled clearly.

Important caveats

  • Some opportunities are forecasted or recurring rather than open today.
  • Membership, invitation, reimbursement, or pre-registration requirements are called out when they apply.
  • Always verify the current deadline and terms on the official funder page before applying.

FAQ

Are these all the small business grants available?

No. GrantTrek is a curated official-source index, not an all-grants database. Phase 1 prioritizes verified opportunities over volume.

Why are some famous grants missing?

If the official page is retired, blocked, closed with no next cycle, or does not show enough current terms, GrantTrek holds it out instead of publishing a stale card.

Which grants should I check first?

Start with an active or rolling grant where your business type, owner profile, location, deadline, and use of funds match the official rules. A smaller clear-fit grant is usually better than a famous poor-fit grant.

Why does this list include forecasted or recurring grants?

Some useful small-business grants open monthly, quarterly, or annually. GrantTrek includes them when the official source supports the recurring program and the page clearly labels the timing caveat.

Are federal grants included?

Only when the applicant path is realistic for a small business. Many federal grants are excluded because they primarily fit governments, universities, nonprofits, or technical research teams.

Are the grants on Best Small Business Grants in 2026: Open and Recurring Programs 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.