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Grants for Virginia Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 488 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in Virginia. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants to International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Support Business Growth

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA woman entrepreneur to support business growth. This grant is intended to help the business scale and grow by providing capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs who are ready for the next stage of growth. This opportunity is intended for ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228815

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Earth Science Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Earth science. Applicants must contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Projects are intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204835

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Companies to Join Indiana’s Pre-Accelerator

Deadline: 01/10/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to participate in a pre-accelerator program in Indiana. Applicant companies should focus on biosciences, human health, and biotechnology. The program will run for seven weeks, with the focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 227061

Opportunity for USA Entities to Submit Patient Samples for Whole Genome Sequencing

Deadline: 01/11/27

Opportunity for USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to submit patient samples for whole genome sequencing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230386

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Research About the Arctic

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal governments, IHEs, and agencies to conduct research about the Arctic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance understanding o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225381

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Research Relate...

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations and institutions of higher education for research related to Cyber Infrastructure. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 201819

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Grant to a USA Fitness Professional to Purchase Exercise Equipment to Support the Training of ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of firefighters. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of both volunteer and career firefighters. All applicants must be current members o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223364

Grants to USA Fitness Professionals to Purchase Exercise Equipment for Disabled Veterans

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA fitness professionals to purchase exercise equipment that will be used by disabled veterans. Funding is intended to improve the physical and mental well-being of members of the armed forces and veterans through strength training. All applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223365

Grant to a USA Fitness Professional to Purchase Exercise Equipment to Support the Training of ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of law enforcement. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of various members of law enforcement. All applicants must be current members of...

GrantWatch ID#: 223366

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Indemnity Program for USA Livestock Producers to Mitigate Losses Due to Adverse Weather and Ot...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 182186

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Organizations, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Innovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals are invited for high-p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161422

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa Nonprofit and For-Profit Social Enterprises to Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162173

In-Kind Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits in Multiple States to Develop Play Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in multiple states to support the development of new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to serve low-income communities that do not have a playspace or need to replace an unsafe...

GrantWatch ID#: 163580

Grants to Virginia Women and Minority-Owned Small Businesses for Internet Commerce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia women and minority-owned small businesses in eligible locations to develop their marketing reach through internet commerce projects. The purpose of this program is to help local businesses grow jobs and revenue through the enhancement or creatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 164169

Grants to Virginia Individuals and Businesses to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individuals and businesses for projects to promote the use of electric vehicles in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the purchase and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations. Chargers must be located in p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176625

Emergency Assistance to USA Livestock Producers to Compensate Losses Due to Drought or Fire

Deadline: Ongoing

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers in eligible regions impacted by grazing losses due to weather conditions. Eligible applicants are those located in counties affected by severe or extreme drought. Producers will be compensated for gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 182188

Grants to USA Nursery Tree Growers and Orchardists to Mitigate Damages Due to Disease and Natu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual cro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182189

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Educational Programs for Mental Health Service Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and for-profit continuing medical education providers for education programs for healthcare providers in the area of mental health. Funding is intended for continuing medical education (CME) activities, including live, print, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184348

Grants to USA Media Outlets to Increase Public Engagement and Awareness of News Stories

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA media outlets for reporting news stories. The purpose of this program is to promote the reporting of important but under-reported stories that pertain to all residents in local communities. Funding is intended to cover costs related to reporting a sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 189191

Grants to USA Book and Comic Book Store Owners and Employees for Financial Assistance During C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands booksellers, bookstore owners, and comic store employees and owners for financial assistance during unforeseen events and circumstances. Eligible stores must have a physical location. The purpose of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 189304

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Canadian War Memorial Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative memorials that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190275

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible an...

GrantWatch ID#: 190638

Grants to Virginia Entities for the Preservation of Black Burial Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and property owners to preserve burial sites related to Black history. Funding is intended to safeguard, maintain, and preserve architectural and cultural resources. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190961

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193664

Grants to USA Entities to Support Research on Food Supply and Agricultural Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 193965

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Opportunity for USA Small Businesses to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 195125

Loans to USA Businesses and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to help with the recovery activities of for-profit entities and private nonprofits located in a declared disaster area. Loans...

GrantWatch ID#: 199201

Loans to USA Small Businesses to Provide Financial Support Due to Military Call-Up of an Essen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA small businesses for financial support due to the absence of an essential employee who has been called up for active military duty. Loans will be limited to the amount of economic injury to the business and may be used for operating expenses until the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199205

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Small Business Owners to Participate in a Business Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program is intended to provide participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 200771

Grants and Loans to Virginia For-Profits in Eligible Locations to Promote Economic Development...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to help private for-profits achieve economic growth and vitality, assist with the expansion and diversification of the tax base, and create new qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 202846

Grants to Virginia For-Profits in Eligible Areas to Create and Improve Business Websites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia small companies in eligible locations to develop or improve internet-based business. Funding is intended to create new websites or to enable existing websites to accept online payments and offer online shopping options. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202864
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Are there grants available for new startup businesses?

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What is the difference between a small business grant and a loan?

Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.

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