Small Business and Entrepreneurship Grants for Nonprofits

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Avenue NYC Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026

The Avenue NYC Grant Program, administered by the New York City Department of Small Business Services, funds community-based development organizations (CBDOs) carrying out programs targeting…

Charles Hayward Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 30, May 22, and September 18, 2026

The Charles Hayward Foundation provides support to charities registered in the U.K. for projects in the British Isles and the Commonwealth Countries of Africa.

The Foundation's …

Initiative Foundation

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Applicants will be accepted April 21 - May 29 and August 18 - September 25, 2026.

The Initiative Foundation works to strengthen the economy and communities of central Minnesota.

The Foundation provides grants to organizations or programs that serve residents of the…

Bader Philanthropies, Inc.

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Application Deadline:

Preliminary applications: May 31 and November 30, annually

Grant Range:
$45286451 - $45286451
Average Grant:
$45286451

Bader Philanthropies, Inc., including the Helen Daniels Bader Fund and the Isabel and Alfred Bader Fund, supports nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life in Wisconsin and…

Women Empowerment Foundation: Women Empowerment Awards

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

The Women Empowerment Foundation envisions a future where every woman in Canada has the ability and rights to excel, irrespective of her background or circumstances.

The Women Empowerment…

ABNY Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 31 and October 31, 2026

The Association for a Better New York (ABNY) is a nonprofit organization that supports the continued growth and vitality of New York City.

In 2026, the ABNY Foundation will provide funding…

AgWest Farm Credit

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

AgWest Farm Credit (AgWest) supports initiatives that strengthen the economic and social well-being of rural communities.

The New Producer Grant supports emerging agricultural producers by…

First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania

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Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

Grant Range:
$5037 - $231876
Average Grant:
$19154

The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania is a regional community foundation that serves north central Pennsylvania, including  Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder…

Small businesses and entrepreneurs not only provide fertile ground for the next generation of business success stories but are often the glue that holds our communities together. Nonprofits that foster small business growth and entrepreneurship are making essential investments in the future. Small business grants can help fund that future.

Small business grants are generally used to fund projects that provide resources, training and mentorship to entrepreneurs setting up small businesses. These grants can also sometimes be used for initiatives that foster innovation and sustainable business development within a community as a whole.

These small business grants come from a variety of sources, including local and nationwide foundations and agencies. Examples of these include the Small Business Administration, and the Kauffman Foundation. You can also find corporate programs that will offer grants to nonprofits with the goal of promoting small business growth.

In order to stand out in their submissions for small business grants, nonprofits need to focus on the right metrics. Grant providers will be looking at the number of businesses the nonprofit can support, the number of jobs they can create and the effect they’ll have on local economies.

If you need more information on preparing for submitting small business grants, GrantStation offers a wealth of great information on the topic. Above, you’ll find hundreds of excellent small business grants for nonprofits to browse.