{"id":27177,"date":"2025-12-15T11:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=27177"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:57:42","slug":"exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Availability of Grants for Small Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are Small Business Grants a Real Thing? As a small business owner, you may have wondered if grants are available to help you launch or grow your business. While grants are commonly associated with nonprofit organizations, they are also available for small businesses. Although these grants are more limited in number compared to those for nonprofits, it’s essential to know that they exist. Therefore, you should not miss the opportunity to explore available grants that your small business may qualify for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To search for small business grants, visit GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong>, and select the Small Business category listed on the right side of the page. You’ll see the listings for Small Business<\/a><\/strong> grants currently available. In addition, you can also expand your search to include Entrepreneurs and Startups<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants for Small Businesses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Grants to Participate in an Accelerator Program<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Opportunity for USA early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants get in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month’s revenue applied towards the funding source’s services and product usage, as well as additional benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunity to Participate in a Business Development Program<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Opportunity for Nevada small businesses to participate in a success and development program. This program helps companies connect with marketing, data, and business intelligence resources to advance growth and create jobs. One-on-one advising and hands-on workshops included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants for Capital Improvement Projects<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to Pennsylvania businesses for capital improvement projects. Funding increases the visual appeal of businesses by improving their exterior appearances. Funds may also be used to purchase or install new equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Kind Support to Advance Organizations<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In-kind support to California businesses to advance and prepare to apply for additional government funding. Participants are given the tools necessary to strengthen their businesses and qualify for county funding. Eligible applicants are located in San Diego County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants to Offset the Cost of Staffing Expenses<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to New York businesses to offset staffing expenses. Funding allows businesses to hire and train new employees, update skills or retrain current employees, and wage subsidies. Businesses get support for on-the-job training, wage subsidy, skills upgrading and skills retraining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants to Promote Business Development<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to Kentucky small companies to promote business development. Funding supports emerging and small businesses by addressing the significant barriers to accessing capital. It aims to connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed today and grow tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants for Immigrant Workforce Development Projects<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to North Dakota employers for projects to expand workforce opportunities for new immigrants. Funding is for projects to recruit, integrate, and retain New Americans in the state. Improving employer awareness of and access to international recruitment pathways improves the lived experiences and long-term retention of New Americans and immigrants living in North Dakota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants And In-Kind Support To Get Products To Market<\/a><\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to help them get their products to market. Eligible companies align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: climate and nature or health and well-being. In addition to funding, companies get strategic support and access to industry expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Conclude<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you’re ready to take the next step, explore more grant opportunities on GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong>, and embark on your journey towards business success. Remember to review eligibility criteria and deadlines to maximize your chances of securing funding. Here\u2019s to thriving businesses and innovative ideas shaping our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Libby Hikind<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, founded GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it lists grants for nonprofits<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, grants for small businesses<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, grants for government agencies<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and grants for Individuals<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the AI Grant Writing Tool<\/strong>, AI Grant Searching Tool<\/strong>, and My Grant Calendar<\/strong><\/em>, making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to MemberPlus+<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly GrantTalk<\/strong><\/em><\/a> podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are Small Business Grants a Real Thing? As a small business owner, you may have wondered if grants are available<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":72903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sb_is_suggestion_mode":false,"_sb_show_suggestion_boards":false,"_sb_suggestion_history":"","_sb_update_block_changes":"","_is_real_time_mode":false,"_realtime_collaborators":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[138,118,147],"tags":[3647,5300,5905,5911,5907,4683,208,5904,5909,1617,1493,3666,5912,5914,5910,5906,5915,5908,5913],"class_list":["post-27177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-grants","category-latest","tag-accelerator-programs","tag-app-developers","tag-capital-improvement-projects","tag-climate-and-nature","tag-county-funding","tag-early-stage-companies","tag-entrepreneurs","tag-entrepreneurs-and-startups","tag-expand-workforce-opportunities","tag-government-funding","tag-grants-for-small-businesses","tag-health-and-well-being","tag-industry-expertise","tag-innovative-ideas","tag-international-recruitment-pathways","tag-new-equipment","tag-shaping-communities","tag-staffing-expenses","tag-thriving-businesses"],"yoast_head":"\nGrants for Small Businesses Are Available Now!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"GrantWatch has grants for small businesses! Visit today and help your business expand, connect with customers, and reach new heights!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Grants for Small Businesses Are Available Now!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"GrantWatch has grants for small businesses! Visit today and help your business expand, connect with customers, and reach new heights!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"GrantNews\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-15T16:57:40+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-15T16:57:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5-1.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"950\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"650\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Staff Writer\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5-1.webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@grantwatch\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@grantwatch\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Staff Writer\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Staff Writer\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/4fa77d0fad67731aaf9c0641c24355e2\"},\"headline\":\"Exploring the Availability of Grants for Small Businesses\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-15T16:57:40+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-15T16:57:42+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/\"},\"wordCount\":724,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp\",\"keywords\":[\"accelerator programs\",\"app developers\",\"capital improvement projects\",\"climate and nature\",\"county funding\",\"early-stage companies\",\"entrepreneurs\",\"Entrepreneurs and Startups\",\"expand workforce opportunities\",\"government funding\",\"grants for small businesses\",\"health and well-being\",\"industry expertise\",\"innovative ideas\",\"international recruitment pathways\",\"new equipment\",\"shaping communities\",\"staffing expenses\",\"thriving businesses\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Business\",\"Grants\",\"Latest\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/\",\"name\":\"Grants for Small Businesses Are Available Now!\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-15T16:57:40+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-15T16:57:42+00:00\",\"description\":\"GrantWatch has grants for small businesses! Visit today and help your business expand, connect with customers, and reach new heights!\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp\",\"width\":950,\"height\":650,\"caption\":\"Woman reviewing grant documents with a magnifying glass at a desk with a laptop, shelves of files behind her, and text reading \u201cExplore Grants For Your Small Business.\u201d\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/\",\"name\":\"GrantNews\",\"description\":\"Powered By GrantWatch\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization\",\"name\":\"GrantWatch\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg\",\"width\":400,\"height\":120,\"caption\":\"GrantWatch\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/grantwatch\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grantswatch\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/grantwatch-com\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/applyforgrants\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8YAavtZreMRWx67Zkt-Kkg\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/4fa77d0fad67731aaf9c0641c24355e2\",\"name\":\"Staff Writer\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1fb09bcdc40c0a9b26b54d1f29dc85d2052f8f92b34d9774750984e96da7875d?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1fb09bcdc40c0a9b26b54d1f29dc85d2052f8f92b34d9774750984e96da7875d?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Staff Writer\"},\"sameAs\":[\"libby\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/author\/althea\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Grants for Small Businesses Are Available Now!","description":"GrantWatch has grants for small businesses! Visit today and help your business expand, connect with customers, and reach new heights!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Grants for Small Businesses Are Available Now!","og_description":"GrantWatch has grants for small businesses! Visit today and help your business expand, connect with customers, and reach new heights!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/","og_site_name":"GrantNews","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850","article_published_time":"2025-12-15T16:57:40+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-15T16:57:42+00:00","og_image":[{"width":950,"height":650,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5-1.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Staff Writer","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_image":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5-1.webp","twitter_creator":"@grantwatch","twitter_site":"@grantwatch","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Staff Writer","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/"},"author":{"name":"Staff Writer","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/4fa77d0fad67731aaf9c0641c24355e2"},"headline":"Exploring the Availability of Grants for Small Businesses","datePublished":"2025-12-15T16:57:40+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-15T16:57:42+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/"},"wordCount":724,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp","keywords":["accelerator programs","app developers","capital improvement projects","climate and nature","county funding","early-stage companies","entrepreneurs","Entrepreneurs and Startups","expand workforce opportunities","government funding","grants for small businesses","health and well-being","industry expertise","innovative ideas","international recruitment pathways","new equipment","shaping communities","staffing expenses","thriving businesses"],"articleSection":["Business","Grants","Latest"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/","name":"Grants for Small Businesses Are Available Now!","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp","datePublished":"2025-12-15T16:57:40+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-15T16:57:42+00:00","description":"GrantWatch has grants for small businesses! Visit today and help your business expand, connect with customers, and reach new heights!","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/exploring-the-availability-of-grants-for-small-businesses\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp","width":950,"height":650,"caption":"Woman reviewing grant documents with a magnifying glass at a desk with a laptop, shelves of files behind her, and text reading \u201cExplore Grants For Your Small Business.\u201d"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/","name":"GrantNews","description":"Powered By GrantWatch","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization","name":"GrantWatch","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg","width":400,"height":120,"caption":"GrantWatch"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850","https:\/\/x.com\/grantwatch","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grantswatch\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/grantwatch-com","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/applyforgrants","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8YAavtZreMRWx67Zkt-Kkg"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/4fa77d0fad67731aaf9c0641c24355e2","name":"Staff Writer","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1fb09bcdc40c0a9b26b54d1f29dc85d2052f8f92b34d9774750984e96da7875d?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1fb09bcdc40c0a9b26b54d1f29dc85d2052f8f92b34d9774750984e96da7875d?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","caption":"Staff Writer"},"sameAs":["libby"],"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/author\/althea\/"}]}},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/147_img-950x650_5.webp","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pck2w8-74l","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":75401,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/your-small-business-can-turn-micro-grants-into-big-wins\/","url_meta":{"origin":27177,"position":0},"title":"Your Small Business Can Turn Micro Grants into Big Wins!","author":"GrantWatch Staff Writer","date":"March 23, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Turn Micro Grants into momentum, and suddenly a small boost becomes a big step forward. Many entrepreneurs overlook these bite-sized funding opportunities. Yet they can spark growth, cover key costs, and help test a bold idea. For small businesses willing to look, micro grants often become the quiet fuel behind\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Business"","block_context":{"text":"Business","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/business\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"A smiling small business owner in a workshop leans on a wooden workbench while holding a phone, with tools and equipment blurred in the background. Overlaid text reads: \u201cTurn Micro Grants Into Big Wins For Your Small Business.\u201d","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/229_img-950x650_16.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/229_img-950x650_16.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/229_img-950x650_16.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/229_img-950x650_16.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":55666,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/10-november-small-business-grants-for-entrepreneurs\/","url_meta":{"origin":27177,"position":1},"title":"10 November Small Business Grants for Entrepreneurs","author":"Staff Writer","date":"November 29, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"GrantWatch is proud to bring you 10 November small business grants for entrepreneurs! As autumn leaves blanket the ground and November ushers in the holiday season, it might feel tempting to slow down and savor the cozy warmth of the holiday season. But now is the perfect time to focus\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Business"","block_context":{"text":"Business","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/business\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SmallBiz800x445-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SmallBiz800x445-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SmallBiz800x445-1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SmallBiz800x445-1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":72032,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/small-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-apply-for-grants-today\/","url_meta":{"origin":27177,"position":2},"title":"Apply for These Small Business and Entrepreneur Grants Today!","author":"Lori","date":"November 15, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Small businesses and entrepreneurs fuel innovation, create jobs, and keep local economies thriving. Yet, one of the biggest challenges they face is finding the right funding to grow and stay competitive. Grants offer a financial boost without the burden of repayment, helping businesses invest in new equipment, expand services, or\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Business"","block_context":{"text":"Business","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/business\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"A young female entrepreneur wearing glasses works on her laptop in a bright studio filled with clothing and shipping boxes. Text on the image reads, \u201cEntrepreneur Grants to Build Your Business.\u201d","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/120_img-950x650_5.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/120_img-950x650_5.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/120_img-950x650_5.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/120_img-950x650_5.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":51606,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/10-grants-entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses-to-apply-for-in-september\/","url_meta":{"origin":27177,"position":3},"title":"10 Grants Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Can Apply for in September","author":"Staff Writer","date":"September 14, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"GrantWatch has September grants for entrepreneurs and small businesses! As summer winds down, and those long, lazy days come to an end, it is time to shift gears and get back into the flow of work. While the sunny days of summer may have tempted you to slow down, the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Business"","block_context":{"text":"Business","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/business\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/September-Is-All-About-Small-Business-Grants-.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/September-Is-All-About-Small-Business-Grants-.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/September-Is-All-About-Small-Business-Grants-.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/September-Is-All-About-Small-Business-Grants-.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":75520,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/6-small-business-grants-entrepreneurs-can-apply-for-this-april\/","url_meta":{"origin":27177,"position":4},"title":"6 Small Business Grants Entrepreneurs Can Apply for This April","author":"GrantWatch Staff Writer","date":"April 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Small businesses are blooming and there are many fine grant opportunities you can apply for this April! This spring season offers founders a chance to reimagine brands, redevelop properties, and grow new business ideas. For startups and first-time entrepreneurs, it's the ideal moment to nurture concepts, test innovations, and lay\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Business"","block_context":{"text":"Business","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/business\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Smiling small business owner in a workshop apron holding a tablet and coffee mug, standing in a creative studio space, with text overlay reading \u201cApply for These April Small Business Grants.\u201d","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/228_img-950x650_18.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/228_img-950x650_18.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/228_img-950x650_18.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/228_img-950x650_18.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":64856,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/7-small-business-grants-entrepreneurs-can-apply-for-this-july\/","url_meta":{"origin":27177,"position":5},"title":"7 Small Business Grants Entrepreneurs Can Apply for This July","author":"Nikita","date":"July 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for funding to grow, expand, or sustain your business, July offers several exciting grant opportunities worth exploring. Grants provide valuable funding that doesn't need to be repaid. This a perfect solution for investing in new products, covering operating expenses, or overcoming\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Business"","block_context":{"text":"Business","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/business\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"7 Small Business Grants Entrepreneurs Can Apply for This July","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27177"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72902,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27177\/revisions\/72902"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}