Small Business Grants
Grants and funding opportunities for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs.
Get Grants: Restore Great Lakes & Boost Your Business!
Are you a business, non-profit, or government entity working to restore the Great Lakes ecosystem? Secure funding to tackle pollution, invasive species, and habitat restoration for a healthier environment and a stronger economy.
Unlock $453M for Energy Efficiency & Green Growth!
State and local governments, plus tribes, can apply for grants to fund innovative energy efficiency and conservation programs that permanently transform energy markets. This funding aims to stimulate job creation and long-term sustainability beyond the grant period.
Get Millions for Nuclear Reactor Design
This program offers significant federal funding to U.S. companies developing and deploying Small Modular Reactor designs. Businesses can receive up to 50% of project costs for design certification and licensing, fostering advanced nuclear technology.
Port Infrastructure Grants: Boost Your Business!
Coastal, inland river, and Great Lakes ports can receive significant funding to upgrade facilities and intermodal connections, driving operational efficiency and business growth. Secure up to $450 million to modernize your port operations and enhance your competitive edge.
Amtrak Funding: $440M for Operations & Upgrades
This funding provides Amtrak with $440 million for essential operating expenses, capital projects, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Businesses involved in rail operations or infrastructure development could potentially benefit from contracts or partnerships related to these funds.
Get Millions for Green Manufacturing & Recycling!
Small and medium-sized manufacturers can get funding to boost domestic production and recycling of clean energy components, or to decarbonize existing industrial facilities and create low-carbon materials.
Get Up to $400M for Conservation & Sustainable Business Growth
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can partner with the NRCS to fund innovative conservation projects that benefit local economies and natural resources. This program offers significant investment to accelerate conservation efforts on private lands, promoting sustainable use of soil, water, and wildlife.
Get Emergency Funding for Your Business!
Access critical funds to support essential services and address immediate needs for businesses facing emergencies. This program, bolstered by the American Rescue Plan, provides crucial financial lifelines.
Get Up To $399M for Rail Infrastructure & Upgrades
This grant offers substantial funding to Amtrak for vital capital improvements, debt service, and critical ADA accessibility projects. Businesses involved in the rail sector can benefit from enhanced infrastructure and operational support.
Get $380M for Rail Infrastructure & Operations
This grant offers significant funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to bolster capital projects and cover debt service through early 2029. Businesses involved in or benefiting from Northeast Corridor rail operations can look forward to improved infrastructure and services.
Get Funding for Your Bus Fleet & Facilities!
Small and medium-sized businesses involved in public transportation can secure funding to purchase, replace, or upgrade buses and essential bus facilities. This grant aims to modernize your fleet and improve operational infrastructure for better service.
Unlock $360M for Food Business Growth & Local Supply Chains
This USDA program offers up to $360 million in funding to established regional partners serving small and mid-sized food and farm businesses. The goal is to build stronger local and regional food supply chains, providing technical assistance and capacity building support.
Unlock $355M for Federal & Tribal Infrastructure Projects
This program offers significant federal funding for businesses involved in construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of transportation facilities on or near Federal and Tribal lands. Projects can focus on improving access and infrastructure, with a portion specifically set aside for Tribal transportation facilities.
Get Funding for Nationally Significant Federal & Tribal Projects
Businesses involved in constructing, reconstructing, or rehabilitating transportation infrastructure on or near Federal or Tribal lands can access significant funding. This program aims to improve major transportation facilities, with a special focus on Tribal transportation projects.
Unlock $350M: Cut Emissions, Boost Your Business!
This program offers up to $350 million in grants to states, enabling them to partner with operators on voluntary projects that permanently plug marginal conventional wells and restore well pads. Businesses involved in environmental restoration and air quality monitoring related to these efforts can benefit from state-level funding.
Unlock $349M for Energy Storage Innovations!
Businesses developing long-duration energy storage technologies can receive significant funding to demonstrate their solutions. This initiative aims to build a cleaner, more reliable grid while supporting American innovation and disadvantaged communities.
Get Emergency Grant Money for Your Business!
State and local governments can secure funding to boost disaster preparedness and response capabilities. This grant helps build robust emergency management programs, ensuring readiness for any crisis.
Unlock Over $300M for Railroad Operations & Upgrades!
Amtrak businesses can access over $300 million in funding to cover crucial operating, capital, and debt service expenses. This grant aims to enhance safety culture and support essential railroad improvements through December 31, 2025.
Rural Energy Grants: Secure Funding for Clean Energy Projects
This program offers funding for businesses and communities in rural or remote areas to develop and demonstrate clean energy projects. The goal is to lower energy costs, improve access and resilience, and reduce environmental harm in these underserved regions.
Unlock Rural Growth: $300M for Transportation Projects!
Rural businesses and local governments can now access up to $300 million to upgrade highways, bridges, and tunnels, boosting connectivity and regional economic growth. This funding aims to improve freight movement, enhance safety, and create better access to essential facilities, strengthening your local economy.