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Grants you can get with an EIN (no SAM.gov, no UEI)
The short answer is yes. An EIN and a real, operating business make you eligible for 490 non-federal grant programs right now, without registering on SAM.gov or getting a UEI number.
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But “eligible” and “only thing you need” are two different promises. Most of these grants still ask for a business bank account, basic financials, and a short pitch about what you would do with the money. What they do not ask for is the federal registration process that stops most small business owners before they start. That is the part an EIN lets you skip.
166 of these programs accept applications on a rolling basis with no deadline. If you started a business last month and the only federal paperwork you have is your EIN, you are not shut out. You are exactly who most of these funders had in mind.
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Non-federal grants that skip SAM.gov
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Rolling, no deadline to miss
What an EIN gets you (and what it doesn't)
An EIN proves your business exists to the IRS. That is its job. It is not a license, not a certification, and not a qualification by itself. But here is why it matters for grants:
Federal grants require SAM.gov registration and a UEI number. That process takes weeks, sometimes months, and it exists for a reason: federal money comes with federal reporting. Someone who formed an LLC last Tuesday and got an EIN online the same day cannot apply for a federal grant tomorrow. The registration queue alone will outlast most application windows.
Non-federal grants skip that entirely. The 490 non-federal programs we track for EIN businesses are funded by state governments, local economic development offices, corporations, and private foundations. They set their own rules. Most of them ask: are you a real business, are you in the right state or industry, and can you explain what you need the money for? Your EIN is the proof that you are real. The application is where you explain the rest.
Who these grants are open to: sole proprietors, LLCs, partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps. Run a nonprofit? See grants for nonprofits.
What you will still need besides your EIN:
- A business bank account (most funders require it before they disburse)
- Basic financials: how long you have been operating, rough annual revenue, number of employees
- A short description of your business and what you would use the funds for
- Some programs ask for a business plan or a project budget
None of that is the SAM.gov wall. It is the normal work of applying for money someone set aside for businesses like yours.
EIN-only grants by the numbers
- Who funds them
- 223 funders: New Mexico Economic Development Department (7), Montana Department of Commerce (5), Virginia Economic Development Partnership (5), Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (4), and 219 more.
- Award size
- Most awards $3K to $305K.
- Timing
- 196 open now, 120 of them rolling. Soonest deadline: Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants, Nov 12, 2026. 119 between cycles; CORE Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher (heavy-duty funding) lists its next window as “Heavy-duty funding opens December 1, 2026 (per californiacore.org), first come, first served”.
- What they fund
- Agriculture (79), Manufacturing (41), Technology (37), Food & Restaurant (32), Transportation & Trucking (21), and 6 more; 150 open to any industry.
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100 of 315 non-federal grants an EIN business can act on
Every program below has been verified against the funder's own page. Each one is a non-federal grant that does not require SAM.gov registration or a UEI number. Names, amounts, and current application status are listed as the funder states them. The status chip on each row tells you whether it is rolling, open with a deadline, or between cycles.
| Program | Amount | Status | Built for | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RETROFIT NJ Program New Jersey Economic Development Authority Verified Oct 28, 2026 | $2.5 million to $12.5 million | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Illinois Grocery Initiative: New Stores in Food Deserts Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity For businesses with 500 employees or fewer Only for businesses opening a new grocery store in an Illinois food desert. Verified Nov 3, 2026 | $500,000 to $5.2 million per award (Round 3); $20.8 million for about 8 awards | Closes Dec 9, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Commercial & Community Buildings Grant (Maryland Energy Administration, FY27) Maryland Energy Administration Only for Maryland building owners with an energy efficiency or electrification project needing a grant of at least $50,000; competitive, 65% cost cap. Solar is nonprofits only. Verified Nov 6, 2026 | $50,000 to $2,500,000, up to 65% of total project cost | Closes Dec 9, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Build Our Future Grant Program Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) Verified Nov 2, 2026 | Up to $2,000,000 per entity per fiscal year (matching funds of 200%-400% of the grant required) | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
CERTA Food Waste Processing Infrastructure Grant Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Only for Oregon projects that add food waste composting or anaerobic digestion capacity (equipment, composting systems, drop-off sites). Verified Nov 3, 2026 | $50,000 to $249,999 for small-scale projects (up to $2,000,000 for large facilities) | Closes Nov 30, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Illinois Federal Grant Support Program (DCEO) Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Only for Illinois-based applicants seeking a competitive federal grant that needs a cost share; certify at least 51% of the federal award will be spent in Illinois. Verified Oct 28, 2026 | $10,000 to $2,000,000 (1:1 cash match) | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Minnesota Job Creation Fund Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 9, 2026 | up to $1 million (up to $2 million in some cases) | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
MPPEP Phase 3 Round 2: Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Processing Expansion Grant USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Rural Development) For businesses in operation 1+ year Only for businesses that now process seafood or wild-caught catfish, 1+ year in business, with or planning an FSIS grant of inspection and a state invasive-species plan listing catfish. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | $50,000 to $2,000,000 (lesser of $2 million or 80% of project cost); 20% cost share required | Closes Dec 7, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
NYTVIP Electric Non-Road Equipment Voucher NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) You run a fleet in New York and buy or lease eligible electric non-road equipment through an NYTVIP dealer, who requests the voucher for you. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | 35% of the base equipment price per unit (+10% in a Disadvantaged Community); up to $2M per purchaser per 12 months | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
SBIR/STTR (America's Seed Fund) U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with 11 participating federal agencies Only for US for-profit small businesses doing R&D that a federal agency's SBIR/STTR solicitation names; you apply to that agency's open topic. Verified Nov 2, 2026 | Phase I $50,000 - $275,000; Phase II $750,000 - $1.8 million | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Accelerated Development of Automotive Propulsion Technology (ADAPT) Indiana Economic Development Corporation You are a small or medium-sized Indiana automotive supplier adding parts or capabilities for hybrid, plug-in, battery-electric or hydrogen vehicles, and you match the grant at least 1:1. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | $100,000 to $1,000,000 (minimum 1:1 company match) | Closes Jan 8, 2027 | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
AgTrack Cost Share Program Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) Only for projects with at least $2 million in capital spending; AgTrack pays at most 25% of the project budget and up to $1 million. Verified Nov 7, 2026 | Up to $1,000,000 (AgTrack funds max 25% of project budget) | Closes Dec 30, 2026 | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Rail Industrial Access Program Virginia Economic Development Partnership For a new or expanding Virginia business, or a locality or railroad acting for one, connecting a site to freight rail. Grants up to $750,000 for track work; 30 percent match from the applicant. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Oct 26, 2026 | $750,000 per locality per fiscal year | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Non-Traditional Hour Child Care Grant North Dakota Health and Human Services (Early Childhood Services) Only for HHS-licensed ND childcare programs expanding second-shift, overnight or weekend care, with 3 employer/community support letters, in North Dakota communities beyond the Fargo area and Oakes. Verified Nov 8, 2026 | Up to $500,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
North Dakota Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Grants North Dakota Department of Agriculture Only for value-added agriculture businesses (food, feed or commodity processing, ag manufacturing, animal production) registered in ND, owned by a ND resident or with a ND partner. Verified Nov 5, 2026 | Proposals are limited to $500,000 | Closes Jan 1, 2027 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
RISE PA Small-scale Award Track (Manufacturing Facilities) Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (RISE PA, administered by PennTAP) For businesses with 500 employees or fewer Only for Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities with fewer than 500 employees that have a completed site assessment. Pays 50% of project cost. Verified Oct 30, 2026 | 50% of project costs, up to max $500K | Closes Dec 15, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Tennessee Agricultural Enterprise Fund Tennessee Department of Agriculture Only for Tennessee ag, food or forestry value-added and processing projects that benefit other producers, where the applicant funds at least 75% of the project budget. Verified Nov 8, 2026 | Up to $499,999 | Closes Jan 10, 2027 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
HVIP Zero-Emission Drayage and Refuse Truck Voucher California Air Resources Board (CARB), administered by CALSTART For businesses with annual revenue up to $15M You buy or lease a zero-emission drayage or garbage truck through an HVIP dealer for use in California; the small-fleet rate needs 20 or fewer heavy trucks and $15M or less revenue. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | $106,250-$300,000 per truck base; $160,000-$420,000 per truck at the small-fleet rate (dealer price reduction) | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) Vouchers California Air Resources Board For businesses with 20 employees or fewer For businesses with annual revenue up to $15M Only for California fleets of 20 or fewer trucks or buses, as a point-of-sale voucher on a new zero-emission vehicle from a participating dealership. Verified Nov 6, 2026 | Small-business truck vouchers from $9,000 (Class 2b) to $420,000 (Class 8 Fuel Cell) | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Academic Research & Development Grant Nebraska Department of Economic Development Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Phase I: up to $100,000; Phase II: up to $400,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
CNIP Expansion: WIC, WIC FMNP and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Incentives (2027) California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Office of Farm to Fork You run a California Certified Farmers' Market authorized for WIC, WIC FMNP or SFMNP benefits, or are a nonprofit applying to work with one; costs are reimbursed. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | $10,000 to $300,000 (reimbursement; about $750,000 total) | Closes Dec 4, 2026 | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
SBIR/STTR Grant Program Nebraska Department of Economic Development Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Phase 0: up to $5,000; Phase 1: up to $150,000 or 65% of federal grant (whichever is less); Phase 2: up to $300,000 or 65% of federal grant (whichever is less) | Closes Jun 30, 2027 | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP'D) Iowa Iowa Workforce Development For businesses with 499 employees or fewer Trains employees in occupations on the state's eligible list; zero layoffs in the 6 months before applying; SAM.gov UEI needed; paid after training and 6 months' retention. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 1, 2026 | Up to 80% reimbursement, maximum $4,000 per employee and $250,000 per business | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Defense & Manufacturing Training Fund (Maine) Maine State Workforce Development Board (Maine Department of Labor) Only for Maine employers in defense shipbuilding (incl. its supply chain) or advanced manufacturing; training approved first, employer pays up front and is reimbursed after completion and 6 months. Verified Oct 31, 2026 | Up to $8,000 per worker and $250,000 per employer per year; up to 80% reimbursement | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) rebates for non-residential facilities Delaware DNREC Only for Delaware non-residential facilities that pay the Delaware public utility tax on electric or gas bills; new equipment beyond code; apply for pre-approval first; grant is 60% of cost at most. Verified Oct 31, 2026 | Up to 60% of energy-efficiency project cost, max $250,000 per address per year | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Oregon Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure (OZEF) Grant Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Only for Oregon-based businesses with medium- or heavy-duty zero-emission fleets installing chargers. Needs a SAM.gov registration (UEI). Verified Nov 9, 2026 | up to $137,000 for installation of a single DC fast charger, or up to $249,000 for two DC fast chargers; covers up to 80% of eligible costs | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
On-site Energy Manager Program (PON 3701) NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) Your New York commercial, industrial or multifamily site pays the electric System Benefits Charge and adds its first dedicated energy manager, co-funded by you at 20+ hours a week for 12+ months. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Up to 75% of energy manager fees, capped at $100,000 or $200,000 (by annual energy spend), plus a $5,000-$7,000 bonus | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Missouri Value-Added Agriculture "Farm to Table" Grant Program (MASBDA) Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) The funder, not WinAGrant, charges a $300 fee For businesses with annual revenue up to $4,999,999 Only for MO agribusinesses under $5M sales selling local farm goods to MO institutions (10%+ of sales). Needs an institution letter, tax-credit buyers, 10% cash match. Fee $300-$500 + 10% admin fee. Verified Nov 1, 2026 | Up to $200,000 (funds up to 90% of eligible project expenses) | Closes Dec 15, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program (MASBDA) Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) The funder, not WinAGrant, charges a $300 fee Legal Missouri resident 18+ (or a group/business of them); feasibility or business-plan work only, for a value-added ag idea; 10% cash match plus tax-credit letters for 50%; fee $300-$500 Verified Nov 3, 2026 | Up to $200,000 cumulative (funds up to 90% of eligible planning costs) | Closes Dec 15, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
NM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant New Mexico Economic Development Department Verified Nov 9, 2026 | up to $200,000 | Closes in 7 days, Nov 17 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) Maryland Department of Commerce For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 1, 2026 | up to $200,000 per year | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Rail Industrial Access Program North Carolina Department of Commerce For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Maximum of 50% of total project costs, subject to a $200,000 limit per project | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
SBIR Matching Grant Program Wyoming Business Council Only for Wyoming companies holding an active federal SBIR or STTR award, with at least half their employees in Wyoming. Verified Nov 3, 2026 | Up to $100,000 (Phase I match) or $200,000 (Phase II match) | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Technical Skills Training Grant North Dakota Department of Commerce For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 5, 2026 | up to $200,000 (Track A), up to $100,000 (Track B), up to $200,000 (Track C) | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Tourism Attraction Grant Program (TAP) (Illinois, FY27) Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Only for projects that develop or improve an Illinois tourism attraction; for-profits need a 75% cash match; GATA pre-qualification required. Verified Oct 28, 2026 | $15,000 - $200,000 | Closes in 3 days, Nov 13 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Workforce Training Fund General Program Commonwealth Corporation For businesses in operation 2+ years Only for Massachusetts employers with 2+ years of financials that pay into the Workforce Training Fund. You match the grant 1:1. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Oct 30, 2026 | $10,000 to $200,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
NJ ZIP New Jersey Economic Development Authority For businesses with 25 employees or fewer For businesses with annual revenue up to $5M Verified Oct 26, 2026 | $15,000–$175,000 base vouchers | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Safety and Health Investment Projects (SHIP) Grant Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Only for Washington employers in the L&I workers' comp fund, for a safety and health project for their own workers; equipment may be a minor part only. Verified Nov 7, 2026 | Up to $175,000 per safety and health project | Closes in 3 days, Nov 13 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Climate Resilience Comprehensive Project Grants FY2027 (Colorado) Colorado Department of Agriculture (ADCRO) Only for Colorado farmers, ranchers and land stewards who own, lease or manage land; need an FSA tract number or enroll with FSA; 20% match. Verified Nov 6, 2026 | Up to $150,000 (20% match required) | Closes Nov 23, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Matching Grants for Federal Funds Rhode Island Commerce Verified Oct 25, 2026 | up to $3,000 / up to $75,000 / up to $150,000 / up to $6,500 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
NIF Prototype Grants Nebraska Department of Economic Development For businesses with 500 employees or fewer Only for Nebraska non-retail businesses developing a new product or prototype; 50% cash match (25% for value-added agriculture). Verified Nov 9, 2026 | up to $150,000 per project | Closes Jun 30, 2027 | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Commercial Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) Rebates Georgia Power Your Georgia facility is served by Georgia Power on a commercial tariff and installs qualifying equipment, with documents uploaded within 60 days of finishing. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Up to $100,000 per building per year on prescriptive measures (50% of equipment cost); custom projects up to $250,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Delaware Green Energy Program (renewable energy grants, Delmarva Power customers) Delaware DNREC, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy Only for Delmarva Power customers in Delaware; needs an energy audit and an approved contractor, and you sign solar credits (SRECs) over to the state utility; grant is 50% of cost at most. Verified Oct 31, 2026 | Non-residential solar canopies or brownfield solar up to $100,000; nonresidential solar PV $0.75 per watt (up to 50,000 W); capped at 50% of project cost | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Fast Charge California Project Window 2 (CALeVIP 2.0) California Energy Commission (CALeVIP, implemented by the Center for Sustainable Energy) You own a California site open to the public, such as a gas station, store or parking lot, will own its new 150 kW+ DC fast chargers, and hold issued permits and a final utility design. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Up to 100% of approved costs: $55,000 per port (150-274.99 kW) or $100,000 per port (275 kW+) | Closes Jan 14, 2027 | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Grow Child Care Grant North Dakota Health and Human Services (Early Childhood Services) Only for North Dakota child care owners who just got licensed or added slots. Apply within 60 days; big awards are for certain counties. Verified Oct 25, 2026 | Up to $100,000 for new centers in desert counties ($75,000 family/group); infant/toddler expansion $5,000 to $20,000 statewide | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
HEAL 7.0 Kansas Department of Commerce Verified Nov 6, 2026 | up to $100,000 | Closes Nov 20, 2026 | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
MTI Business Innovation Funding Maine Technology Institute Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Up to $100,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Only for Iowa fuel retailers and biodiesel terminals adding equipment for E15 or higher or biodiesel blends. Five-year commitment. Verified Nov 8, 2026 | Up to $75,000 per ethanol project; up to $50,000 per biodiesel project; up to $100,000 per biodiesel terminal project | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
SBIR Matching Grant Arkansas Economic Development Commission Only for businesses that already hold a federal SBIR or STTR award Verified Nov 3, 2026 | up to $50,000 for Phase I awards and $100,000 for Phase II awards | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Oregon ODOT Community Charging Rebates, Round 5 Oregon Department of Transportation Rebate of up to 80-95% of eligible costs for installing EV chargers in Oregon; apply before buying, paid after. First come, first served; waitlist once $5.5 million is allocated. Verified Oct 31, 2026 | $8,000 per Level 2 charging port and $80,000 per DC fast charging port, or up to 80-95% of eligible project costs, whichever is lower | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Business Training Grant (Workforce Development Training Fund) Wyoming Department of Workforce Services For businesses in operation 1+ year Only for Wyoming businesses training employees already on their payroll. Apply 30 to 110 days before the training starts. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 8, 2026 | $3,000 per trainee per fiscal year for non-preferred industries, $4,000 per trainee per fiscal year for preferred industries, up to $75,000 per business per fiscal year | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Hawaii SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Grant (HSBIR) Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) Only for companies with an active federal SBIR/STTR award in the past 12 months, registered in Hawaii, with project work done in Hawaii. Verified Oct 30, 2026 | Up to 50% match, up to $75,000 | Closes Dec 11, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Indiana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Only for Indiana-headquartered companies holding a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or II award; max 3 Phase I and 2 Phase II matches, $150K lifetime. Verified Oct 31, 2026 | Up to $50,000 per Phase I and $75,000 per Phase II award; lifetime max $150,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
RUST Grant: Replacing, Removing or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks California State Water Resources Control Board For businesses with 19 employees or fewer You own or run a California retail gas station tank site selling under 900,000 gallons a year, with fewer than 20 staff, and sign a Water Board agreement before work starts. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | $3,000 to $70,000 (up to 100% of the tank project cost) | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Environmental Education Grants Program Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection For environmental education projects on land use, air quality, water or climate change. You add a cash or in-kind match; over $5,000 needs 20% and partners. Verified Nov 6, 2026 | Seed: up to $5,000; Grow: $5,001-$30,000; Impact: $30,001-$65,000 | Closes in 3 days, Nov 13 | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
America's Seed Fund Iowa Economic Development Authority For businesses with 500 employees or fewer Only for Iowa companies applying for, or already holding, a federal SBIR or STTR award. Verified Nov 3, 2026 | $50,000 on top of a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award, and $25,000 when you submit a Phase II proposal ($75,000 total per company), plus 100% of third-party proposal assistance | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Connecticut Defense Cybersecure Program (CT-DCP) Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) For businesses with 300 employees or fewer Only for Connecticut defense manufacturers working toward CMMC Level 2 certification to keep Department of Defense contract eligibility. Verified Nov 6, 2026 | Up to $5K CMMC gap analysis, up to $50K remediation, match up to $10K on certification | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
EmpowHer Grant (Fall 2026 cycle) Boundless Futures Foundation For businesses less than 6 years old Only for women-owned businesses 5 years old or younger that earn revenue and tackle poverty, hunger, humanitarian aid or the environment through their product or model. Verified Nov 6, 2026 | Up to $50,000 (paid as expense reimbursement), plus up to $2,500 Learning Grant | Closes Dec 30, 2026 | Sole proprietors and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant CareerSource Florida For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Oct 28, 2026 | up to 75 percent of training costs | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
JobsOhio Small Business Grant JobsOhio For businesses with annual revenue up to $25M For businesses in operation 1+ year Only for Ohio B2B companies in a JobsOhio target industry with $100,000 to $25 million in revenue and 1+ year of operations; the project must grow payroll or jobs by 10%+ (or keep at-risk jobs). For businesses with annual revenue of at least $100K Verified Nov 1, 2026 | Up to $50,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Next Generation Farmer Fund National Young Farmers Coalition Only for beginning farmers and ranchers under 40 who farm with sustainable practices. Verified Oct 29, 2026 | $10,000 to $50,000 | Closes Dec 1, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Next Level Jobs Employer Training Grant (Indiana) Indiana Department of Workforce Development Only for Indiana employers training workers 40+ hours for approved jobs in six high-growth fields; paid after the trainee is kept 6 months; wage rules apply. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 2, 2026 | Up to $5,000 per trained employee kept six months, up to $50,000 per employer | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant Northeast SARE Only for farmers running an on-farm research or demonstration project on a sustainable practice. Verified Oct 27, 2026 | Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 | Closes Dec 8, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant (GCRD) NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Only for New York farmers, food processors and distributors enrolled in NYS Grown & Certified. It pays for product research and development services, with a 10% match. Verified Oct 28, 2026 | $10,000 to $50,000 (10% match) | Closes Oct 25, 2027 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Small Business Energy Savings Program (instant rebates) Georgia Power Your Georgia business has a Georgia Power account with a 12-month peak demand of 249 kW or less, and the upgraded equipment runs at least 1,000 hours a year. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Up to 70% of project costs, up to $50,000 per building per year (instant rebate) | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Small Business Improvement Grants Invest Atlanta Only for businesses and property owners in Atlanta's Campbellton Road, Hollowell-ML King, Metropolitan Parkway, Perry Bolton, Eastside, Westside or Stadium Neighborhoods TAD. Verified Oct 29, 2026 | up to $50,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program (Illinois, FY27) Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism Only to attract or host a new tourism event or festival in Illinois (or enhance an existing one) with a dollar-for-dollar private cash match; GATA pre-qualification required. Verified Oct 27, 2026 | $10,000 - $50,000 | Closes in 3 days, Nov 13 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
VIPC Lab-to-Launch Grant Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation Only for early-stage Virginia startups using the Fast-Track License Agreement with a Virginia R1 university (UVA, Virginia Tech, VCU, GMU, ODU or W&M). Verified Nov 8, 2026 | up to $50,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
WEDnetPA Training Reimbursement Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) Trains existing full-time employees who meet a wage and benefits floor; company must be primarily in manufacturing, life sciences, ag, energy or tech. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 1, 2026 | Up to $2,000 per Eligible Employee (not to exceed $50,000 per company) | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant (FY27) Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets) For businesses in operation 1+ year Only for Vermont farm, forest and food businesses 1+ year old, incl. retailers of VT food or fiber and ag or wood truckers; value-added makers source 50%+ from VT. Verified Nov 5, 2026 | $10,000 - $50,000 | Closes Dec 10, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Connecticut Farm Transition Grant (FTG) Connecticut Department of Agriculture For businesses in operation 1+ year Only for Connecticut farms or ag co-ops with a Farmers' Tax Exemption Permit; 1-3 years in production (micro) or 3+ years (other categories); 25-50% cost match; 2 award years in a row need a year off. Verified Oct 31, 2026 | Up to $5,000 / $24,999 / $49,999 depending on category | Closes Jan 11, 2027 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Climate Resilience Equipment & Infrastructure Grants FY2027 (Colorado) Colorado Department of Agriculture (ADCRO) Only for Colorado farms and ranches buying resilience equipment or infrastructure; paid by reimbursement for work done after the agreement is fully signed. Verified Nov 8, 2026 | Up to $30,000 (Individual project maximum: $30k with $250k available in total) | Closes Nov 23, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program Montana Department of Commerce Only for Montana technology companies that already hold a federal SBIR or STTR award. Verified Nov 5, 2026 | up to $30,000 per phase | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant North Central Region SARE Only for farmers and ranchers running an on-farm research, demonstration or education project. It does not pay day-to-day farm costs. Verified Nov 4, 2026 | Up to $15,000 (individual); up to $30,000 (team of 2+ farms) | Closes Dec 3, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
State Trade Expansion Program Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development For businesses in operation 1+ year For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | up to $30,000 per year | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
AGRI Livestock Investment Grant (Minnesota) Minnesota Department of Agriculture Only principal operators of a Minnesota livestock operation selling $1,000+ of livestock products a year; reimburses livestock buildings, pasture development and equipment. Verified Nov 3, 2026 | 50% of the first $20,000 in eligible expenses, then 25% of eligible expenses up to the maximum grant of $25,000. The minimum grant award is $400. | Closes in 7 days, Nov 17 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Global NY Fund Grant Program Empire State Development For businesses with 500 employees or fewer For businesses in operation 1+ year For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Oct 25, 2026 | Up to $25,000 for for-profit companies (reimburses up to 50% of project costs); up to $100,000 for not-for-profit organizations (reimburses up to 75% of project costs) | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Biosecurity Grant Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Only for Pennsylvania poultry farms, integrators or allied-industry businesses making biosecurity upgrades; it pays back up to $25,000 per premises. Verified Nov 3, 2026 | Up to $25,000 per premises (reimbursement) | Closes Dec 31, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program Hiring Our Heroes (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation) For businesses with 20 employees or fewer For businesses with annual revenue up to $5M For-profit 51%+ owned by a veteran or military spouse who is a legal resident living in the 48 contiguous states, AK or HI; 3-20 workers, under $5M revenue; vulnerable community or financial need For businesses with at least 3 employees Verified Nov 7, 2026 | $10,000–$25,000 | Closes Dec 15, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Innovation Grant (Workforce Development Training Fund) Idaho Workforce Development Council You lead a team with business, education and community partners; training fills an employer skills gap for full-time jobs; costs are reimbursed within 60 days. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 9, 2026 | Up to $25,000 per region (more for work-based learning) | Closes Dec 4, 2026 | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
NIVF Emergency Relief Fund National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) Only for independent live music, comedy or performing-arts venues and promoters hit by a disaster or severe emergency; now focused on hurricane and fire relief. Verified Nov 8, 2026 | Up to $25,000 per physical location or festival per 12-month period | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
CUSP Extreme Weather and Climate Impact Relief Grant (CCOF Hardship Assistance Fund) CCOF Foundation (for the California Department of Food and Agriculture CUSP program) For businesses with annual revenue up to $1M Only for California farms with up to $400,000 in gross sales (dairies up to $1M) that had extreme-weather or climate losses. Organic operations get priority. Verified Nov 6, 2026 | $5,000-$20,000 | Closes Dec 11, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (Pennsylvania) Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (Pennsylvania Creative Industries), administered by Bridgeway Capital For businesses with annual revenue up to $2M For businesses in operation 1+ year Only for for-profit creative businesses (arts, design, media, music, publishing, games, marketing, architecture) in PA 1+ year with $10,000 to $2M revenue; owner a PA resident 1+ year. For businesses with annual revenue of at least $10K Verified Nov 8, 2026 | Growth Grant up to $4,000 or Impact Grant up to $17,000 | Closes Dec 31, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Advanced Industries Export Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade For businesses with 200 employees or fewer For businesses in operation 2+ years Only for Colorado makers of an advanced-tech product (aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy, cleantech, IT) selling abroad. For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Nov 5, 2026 | Up to $15,000 per business | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Amber Grant WomensNet The funder, not WinAGrant, charges a $15 fee Only for women 18+ who own at least 50% of a US or Canadian business (idea-stage OK). A $15 non-refundable application fee applies. Verified Nov 4, 2026 | $15,000 per grant, three awarded monthly | Closes Nov 30, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Verified Oct 25, 2026 | $15,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Idaho Heritage Trust Historic Preservation Grants Idaho Heritage Trust, Inc. Only preservation of a historic Idaho building, site, collection or archaeological project; dollar-for-dollar match, paid as 50% reimbursement. Verified Nov 2, 2026 | $5,000 - $15,000 | Closes Apr 30, 2027 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion Indiana Economic Development Corporation For businesses in operation 1+ year For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Nov 7, 2026 | up to $15,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
State Trade Expansion Program Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade For businesses in operation 1+ year For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Oct 28, 2026 | Up to $15,000 per year | Rolling, apply anytime | Any business type | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Workforce Training Fund Express Program Commonwealth Corporation For businesses with 100 employees or fewer Only for Massachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer MA employees, for courses in the Express directory. Costs are repaid after training. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 1, 2026 | Up to $15,000 per company per calendar year ($300 per instructional hour, $3,000 per employee per course) | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant, FY2027 Round 1 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Only for sponsors of a new or expanding USDOL Registered Apprenticeship based in or present in New Jersey; Letter of Intent due noon Nov 27, 2026, application noon Dec 4. Verified Nov 1, 2026 | Cost reimbursement up to $12,000 per apprentice ($6,000,000 Round 1 pool) | Closes Dec 4, 2026 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Logger BMP Cost-Share Program Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) You are a Virginia logging contractor current in SHARP Logger training and in good standing with DOF, and DOF approves your stream-crossing BMP plan before work starts. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | 75% of BMP costs, up to $6,000 ($12,000 with a portable bridge) | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
North Carolina State Trade Expansion Program (STEP 13) Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) For businesses in operation 1+ year Only reimburses export-development costs (trade shows, export services, translation); NC business 1+ year old exporting US-origin or 51% US-content goods or services. For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Nov 2, 2026 | Up to $12,000 in reimbursements | Closes Sep 29, 2027 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Quality Improvement Grant North Dakota Health and Human Services (Early Childhood Services) Only for HHS-licensed ND child care programs that hold or are earning a QRIS Step 2, 3 or 4 quality rating. Verified Oct 25, 2026 | $1,000 to $12,000 by license capacity and QRIS step | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Small Business Advantage Grant Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection For businesses with 100 employees or fewer Only for energy-efficiency or pollution-prevention upgrades that save at least 20% and $500 a year; 100 or fewer employees. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | up to $7,500 to up to $12,000 | Closes Mar 19, 2027 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Temporary Bridge Cost-Share Program Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) You are a Virginia logging contractor current in SHARP Logger training, and DOF water quality staff approve your bridge or mat purchase before you buy. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | 75% of the cost, up to $6,000 (mats) or $12,000 (with a portable bridge) | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
On-the-Job Training for Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology (PON 3982) NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) You are a New York employer in HVAC or heat pumps, water heating, insulation, lighting controls, building automation, solar, wind, storage or EV charging, hiring new entry-level staff. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 9, 2026 | $8,500 per new hire ($11,000 for a Disadvantaged Community or priority-population hire) | Rolling, apply anytime | Corporations and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
AGRI Specialty Crop Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant FY27 (Minnesota) Minnesota Department of Agriculture Only for principal operators of Minnesota specialty crop farms (fruit, vegetable, nursery, flower) selling $1,000+ a year; 50% cash match. Verified Nov 9, 2026 | $500 to $10,000 per farming operation (50% cash match required) | Closes in 7 days, Nov 17 | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
California STEP Export Voucher (Go-Biz) California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Oct 25, 2026 | Up to $10,000 | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grant Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Only for Nebraska child care homes and centers (new or expanding) buying items licensing requires. You must keep a state subsidy enrollment for 3 years after. Verified Nov 4, 2026 | Up to $5,000 (child care homes); up to $10,000 (child care centers) | Rolling, apply anytime | LLCs and 3 more | Write it for me, $25Official page (opens in a new tab) |
These are the 100 open now with the largest awards. See all 315 non-federal grants an EIN business can act on.
We track 175 more non-federal programs that skip SAM.gov that are not verified closely enough to name here yet. The quiz still checks your business against them.
What if your business is brand new?
Most business owners assume grant money is for established companies with years of revenue. That is true for federal grants, where SAM.gov registration, a UEI number, and a federal track record are table stakes. It is not true here.
Many of the 490 non-federal programs we track for EIN businesses are open to a business that started this year. They care that you are real, that you are in the right state or industry, and that you can explain what you need the money for. 166 accept applications on a rolling basis, so there is no deadline to miss while you learn how grant applications work.
That matters more than it sounds. A brand-new business has no track record to time a competitive cycle around. Rolling grants let you apply when you are ready instead of racing a window you found out about too late. And because these programs skip SAM.gov entirely, the gap between “I got my EIN” and “I submitted my first grant application” can be days, not months.
The honest part: being eligible does not mean you will win. Funders still pick the strongest applications. A new business with a clear plan for the money, a real bank account, and a specific answer to “what will you do with this grant?” is competitive. A new business that applies because the money is free is not. The difference is the application, not the age of your business.
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Straight answers
Do I pay these back? How current is this list?
No. Grants are not loans. Each row shows the date we last checked it against the funder's own page. How we verify.
Do you need an EIN before applying for grants?
For non-federal grants, your EIN is usually enough to prove your business exists. For federal grants (Grants.gov, SBIR, SBA programs), you also need SAM.gov registration and a UEI number. Every grant on this page is non-federal and does not require SAM.gov.
Can a sole proprietor get a grant with just an EIN?
Yes. Every one of the 490 non-federal programs we track is open to sole proprietors. Your EIN proves you are a real business. The application itself will ask for more (a bank account, basic financials, a short pitch), but you will not be turned away for lacking federal registration.
What is the difference between these grants and federal grants?
Federal grants (Grants.gov, SBIR/STTR, SBA programs) require SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). That process can take weeks. The grants on this page are funded by states, local governments, corporations, and foundations. They set their own eligibility rules, and none of them require federal registration.
I just got my EIN last week. Can I still apply?
For most of these, yes. 166 of the 490 programs accept applications on a rolling basis. Many non-federal grants are built for early-stage and new businesses. The table above shows each program's status. Start with the rolling ones and any open window that fits your business.
Can a brand-new business get a grant?
Yes, for many of them. None of the grants on this page require the federal registration (SAM.gov, a UEI number) that shuts new businesses out of federal funding. Some may still ask for a minimum time in business or basic revenue, so eligibility varies grant by grant. 166 of the 490 take rolling applications. The free 3-minute quiz shows which ones fit your business.
What grants can a business that started this year apply for?
Many of the non-federal grants on this page. These programs are funded by states, local governments, corporations, and foundations, and they set their own rules. Most require an EIN, a business bank account, and a short pitch. None require federal registration. If you have those, you can apply today. The free 3-minute quiz scores all 803 programs against your specific business and shows you which ones fit.
Some of these say "between cycles." What do I do right now?
Get ready before the window opens. CORE Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher (heavy-duty funding) lists its next window as “Heavy-duty funding opens December 1, 2026 (per californiacore.org), first come, first served”; Utah Food Security Grant as “Year 2 cycle: January - February 2027 (page states)”. The owners who win are the ones whose applications are ready the week a window opens, not the ones who find out it existed the week it closed.
Somewhere, a business owner with nothing but an EIN thinks they are too new for grant money. They are not.
The 3-minute quiz scores your industry, state, and business type against all 803 programs, ranks them by fit, and flags the ones closing soonest.
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