Grants for Small Businesses
The latest funding for small businesses!
We are back with another highly requested playlist (our special way of grouping grants) tailored for small businesses. There are currently (21) grants listed.
Note: These grants have already been shared with our paid subscribers in our monthly newsletter (deadlines for March and April 2026) and other playlists.
We will update this page regularly and hope it makes finding funding easier.
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1. [NEW] PFund Small Business Grants - For Twin Cities Metro Area BIPOC LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
This opportunity is for BIPOC LGBTQ+ small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities Metro area. The program includes $5,000 in grant funding per year for two years, as well as business membership to Quorum, the LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, and the PFund Small Business Cohort, which includes six monthly learning sessions, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Deadline: July 20, 2026
2. [NEW] Micro-Grants for Central NY Business Ideas
Good Neighbor Fund CNY is looking for passionate founders with bold ideas that create positive impact in Central New York. No business plan required — just a 60-second pitch video and your authentic vision. While they prioritize the following CNY counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego, pitch submissions from neighboring Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, North Country, and Finger Lakes counties will also be considered, as there is currently no GNF chapter serving them. $1,000 will be awarded.
Deadline: July 21, 2026
3. [NEW] Alibaba.com’s CoCreate Pitch - For Small Businesses
This opportunity is the world’s largest product-based startup competition. Tell us about your business and your product. It only takes a few minutes. The General track is for established product businesses; the AI Entrepreneur track is for founders building a new product from scratch inside Accio Work. Funding ranges from $10,000 to $200,000. Prizes are split 50% cash and 50% Alibaba credits.
Deadline: July 25, 2026
4. [NEW] Neighborhood Business Grant - For New York Small Business Owners
This opportunity offers up to $5,000 for initiatives your small business undertakes to positively impact your community. They fund a range of community-minded businesses—from barbershops and bookstores to wellness studios, cafés, and childcare providers—that play a positive role in their neighborhoods. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your impact, they want to support businesses that are rooted in and giving back to their neighborhoods. Applicant’s business must be located in one of New York City’s five boroughs.
Deadline: July 27, 2026
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