Small-Business

Small-Business funding pages collect matching grants, scholarships, benefits, fellowships, and other programs from the FindMyMoney.App directory. Use this page to compare current opportunities, then verify deadlines and eligibility on the official source before applying.

NSF 26-508: TechAccess: AI-Ready America

A U.S. NSF/DOL/USDA/SBA partnership launch for state and territory AI-Ready America Coordination Hubs, with up to $1M per year for three years across multiple 2026 and 2027 rounds.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Up to $1M/year for 3 years per Coordination Hub; estimated total program $168M–$224M Deadline: Jul 16, 2026 Location: United States

NSF 26-510: SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track Funding for Deep Technologies (2026-2027)

Open NSF solicitation for eligible U.S. small businesses to apply for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track SBIR/STTR grants supporting high-risk deep technologies through 2026-2027 deadlines.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Phase I: up to $305,000; Phase II: up to $1,250,000; Fast-Track: up to $1,555,000 Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 Location: United States

NSF 26-511: SBIR/STTR and Fast-Track Funding for Scientific Instrumentation (2026-2027)

Pilot NSF SBIR/STTR and Fast-Track funding for U.S. small businesses developing next-generation scientific instrumentation, with up to $1,250,000 in Phase II, up to $1,555,000 in Fast-Track, and strategic support for commercialization readiness.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Phase I: up to $305,000; Phase II: up to $1,250,000; Fast-Track: up to $1,555,000 Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 Location: United States

NSF 26-511: SBIR/STTR Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation (Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track)

Current NSF SBIR/STTR solicitation for U.S. small businesses with pilot focus on scientific instrumentation and a 2026-2027 submission cadence.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Phase I: up to $305,000; Phase II: up to $1,250,000; Fast-Track: up to $1,555,000 Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 Location: United States

Santander Cultivate Small Business Fall 2026: A Free 12-Week MBA-Style Program for U.S. Food Entrepreneurs With Grants From $2,500 up to $20,000

Santander US, with ICIC and Babson College faculty, runs a free 12-week virtual program for early-stage U.S. food businesses; every graduate receives a $2,500 grant and top performers can earn up to $20,000, with the Fall 2026 cohort application deadline on July 21, 2026.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Every participant who completes the program receives a $2,500 grant Deadline: Jul 21, 2026 Location: United States

SBA 504 Loan Program: Up to $5.5 Million in Fixed-Rate Financing for Commercial Real Estate and Equipment

Long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets through a partnership between Certified Development Companies and private lenders. Usually structured as 50% private first mortgage, 40% SBA-guaranteed CDC debenture, and 10% borrower contribution.

Status: Rolling Type: Loan Amount: Up to $5.5 million Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

SBA Microloan Program: Up to $50,000 for Small Businesses and Startups

Microloans up to $50,000 for small businesses and startups through SBA-approved intermediary lenders, with technical support and local counseling.

Status: Rolling Type: Loan Amount: Up to $50,000; average about $13,000 Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

SBA STEP Grant: Get Up to $10,000 to Export Your Products

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a federal program where SBA funds state and territory export-support entities, which then offer direct assistance and grants to eligible small businesses for specific export-related activities.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 (varies by state and competition) Deadline: No single national deadline for small-business applications; state programs are managed locally Location: United States

SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme 2026: Up to ₦5 Million in Business Asset Grants, Plus Masterclasses and Mentorship, for Nigerian Small Businesses

The Biodun and Ibikunle Foundation's flagship SEEDINVEST programme gives registered Nigerian micro and small businesses asset grants worth up to ₦5 million alongside a six-week online acceleration of masterclasses, mentorship, and business advisory.

Status: Open Type: Accelerator Amount: Up to ₦5 million in business asset grants (equipment and machinery) Deadline: Jul 24, 2026 Location: Nigeria

Spectrum Reach Pay It Forward Small Business Grant 2026: A Free TV and Streaming Ad Campaign, Produced Commercial, and Mentorship for 250 U.S. Small Businesses

Spectrum Reach's Pay It Forward program gives 250 U.S. small businesses in 2026 a complimentary TV and streaming advertising campaign, a professionally produced commercial, and mentorship, with applications open through December 31, 2026.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: In-kind marketing package: a free TV and streaming ad campaign, a produced commercial, plus … Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 Location: United States