Grants, Loans, and Programs to Benefit Your Small Business

Whether you're starting a new small business or looking to grow the one you already own, finding funding can be a challenge for businesses of all sizes. 

Here are more than 100 grants, loans, and programs to benefit your small business.  

Know Where to Seek Small Business Loans, Grants and Other Opportunities

Whether you’re starting a new small business or looking to grow an existing one, finding funding can be a challenge for businesses of all sizes. If you’re looking for a small business loan, grant or other opportunities, check out these resources.

If you’re not sure of the difference between a loan and a grant, check out the explainer here. You can also learn more about all funding options in our small business financing guide here.

Putting the Squeeze on Women Business Owners

No new federal women's business centers will open in the 2009 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1, because of funding constraints, according to the Small Business Administration official who oversees the grant program.

The $13-million program also has capped the size of the grants it will award to the oldest centers for fiscal 2009.

What's next? For now, read what they have to say about the whole new deal. All I can say is "Show me the money!"