Free Grant Database — Federal, State, Private & Nonprofit Programs

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Federal, state, and private grants for small businesses, individuals, minority entrepreneurs, childcare providers, veterans, farmers, nonprofits, and more. Plain English. No paywalls. No signup.

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Up to $275,000Federal
SBIR Phase I Grant
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal R&D funding for small businesses with innovative technology ideas.
Phase I: $275K / Phase II: $1M+Federal
NSF SBIR/STTR Program
National Science Foundation
Deep tech grants for startups in AI, biotech, climate, and advanced manufacturing.
Up to $7,395/yearFederal
Federal Pell Grant
US Dept. of Education
Free federal money for college — no repayment ever required. Millions qualify but never apply.
Varies — typically $200–$1,000+Federal
LIHEAP — Home Energy Assistance Program
US Dept. of Health & Human Services
Free help paying heating and cooling bills for low-income households. Most people don't know it exists.
$10,000/monthPrivate
Amber Grant for Women
WomensNet
Monthly $10K grants for women-owned businesses — any industry, any stage, simple application.
Free business development servicesFederal
MBDA Business Centers
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Free federal program helping minority-owned businesses win contracts, access capital, and grow.
Covers most or all childcare costsFederal
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
US Dept. of Health & Human Services
Federal subsidies covering childcare costs for low-income working families. Massively underutilized.
Covers full training costs — average $4,000–$15,000Federal
WIOA Workforce Training Grants
US Dept. of Labor
Free job training and career services for unemployed and underemployed workers through American Job Centers.
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Not just business grants

Most grant sites only cover small business grants. We also include programs for individuals, families, and communities that most people never hear about.

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Pell Grants
Up to $7,395/yr for college — never repaid
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Energy Assistance
Help paying heating & cooling bills
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SNAP & WIC
Monthly food benefits for families
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Childcare Help
Subsidized care for working parents
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Home Repair
Grants for rural seniors' home repairs
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Free Medication
Every pharma company has a patient program