Small Business & Microenterprise Grants

1,052 foundations$2.2B total annual giving$25K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 1,052 grantmaking foundations funding small business & microenterprise programs, with combined annual giving of $2.2B. The median grant size for small business & microenterprise is $25K.

Small Business & Microenterprise Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,052

Total Annual Giving

$2.2B

Total Assets Under Management

$222.1B

Median Grant Size

$25K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

17,108

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Individualized Training Programs

From California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity

leadership developmentorganizational capacity buildingbusiness assistance+5 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be an active CAMEO member organization with current dues paid in full and provide small business assistance and/or microloans to small and micro business owners in California. Applications are considered based on demonstrated need and interest in the training, and willingness to share experience with CAMEO after completion. More competitive trainings also consider organizational track record, staff capacity, and data collection ability.

Open nowAward: Varies

Job Creation / Entrepreneurship Grants

From Fish Family Foundation of Maine

Job creationEntrepreneurshipEconomic development

Who can apply: Organization must be a 501(c)(3). Provide project description, budget, amount requested, and supporting documentation. Signed paper application required via postal mail.

Open nowAward: Up to $1M

Microenterprise Assistance Program (Nebraska)

From Economic Development Council of Buf County

technologyinnovationbusiness growth+1 more

Who can apply: Eligibility varies by program cycle; program supports high-growth, high-technology businesses. Award limits differ by cycle (Cycle 1 up to $500,000; Cycle 2 up to $1,000,000).

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Scale Link Secondary Market / Loan Purchase Service

From Great Rivers Community Trust

CDFI capitalizationsmall business lendingmicroloans+5 more

Who can apply: Scale Link works exclusively with loan funds that are certified CDFIs or anticipate applying for certification within 12 months. It also states that CDFIs may begin as growth partners and potentially become preferred partners after reaching annual loan production of at least 50 microloans per year.

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Largest Small Business & Microenterprise Foundations

STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$149.5M

Total Assets

$257.3M

Median Grant

$125K

S41Regional
NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$149.3M

Total Assets

$67.3M

Median Grant

$44K

S40National
DAIRY PROMOTION INC

KANSAS CITY, KS

Annual Giving

$73.6M

Total Assets

$569K

Median Grant

$894K

S41National
WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$51.9M

Total Assets

$10.2M

Median Grant

$20K

S41Local
SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT

SAN DIEGO, CA

Annual Giving

$51.5M

Total Assets

$32.2M

Median Grant

$95K

S40Local
Brown University

Providence, RI

Annual Giving

$47.5M

Total Assets

$9.4B

Median Grant

$90K

S412National
SRCCO

DURHAM, NC

Annual Giving

$47.1M

Total Assets

$44.1M

Median Grant

$4.5M

S41National
BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ECOSYSTEM INC

EMERYVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$42.3M

Total Assets

$37.6M

Median Grant

$112K

S40National
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
THE RIGHT PLACE INC

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Annual Giving

$25.4M

Total Assets

$36.8M

Median Grant

$21K

S41Local

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Where Small Business & Microenterprise Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

Foundations

84

Total Giving

$251.8M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

83

Total Giving

$99.3M

New YorkView all
Foundations

72

Total Giving

$110.7M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

62

Total Giving

$197.7M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

61

Total Giving

$524.4M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

42

Total Giving

$32.4M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

38

Total Giving

$28.9M

FloridaView all
Foundations

36

Total Giving

$127.9M

MichiganView all
Foundations

35

Total Giving

$60.4M

Foundations

34

Total Giving

$12.3M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

33

Total Giving

$44.5M

MissouriView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$41.9M

IndianaView all
Foundations

26

Total Giving

$24.8M

ColoradoView all
Foundations

25

Total Giving

$10.4M

WashingtonView all
Foundations

24

Total Giving

$21.1M

Types of Foundations in Small Business & Microenterprise

Professional Association301 (28.6%)

$378M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit142 (13.5%)

$467.5M in annual giving

Family Foundation134 (12.7%)

$57.9M in annual giving

Independent Foundation126 (12.0%)

$240.9M in annual giving

Quasi Government61 (5.8%)

$283M in annual giving

Community Foundation41 (3.9%)

$19.1M in annual giving

Place Based Fund36 (3.4%)

$25.8M in annual giving

Other211 (20.1%)

$722M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Small Business & Microenterprise

Median Grant Size

$25K

New Grantee Rate

75%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

94%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Small Business & Microenterprise foundation awards grants of $25K. Approximately 75% of Small Business & Microenterprise foundations actively fund new organizations, and 94% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business & Microenterprise Grants

How many foundations fund small business & microenterprise?
There are 1,052 grantmaking foundations that fund small business & microenterprise programs across 52 states.
What is the median grant size for small business & microenterprise?
The median grant from foundations funding small business & microenterprise is $25K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest small business & microenterprise foundations?
The largest foundations funding small business & microenterprise by annual giving include STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC, NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC, DAIRY PROMOTION INC, with combined giving of $372.4M.
Which states have the most small business & microenterprise funders?
The states with the most small business & microenterprise foundations are Texas (84), California (83), New York (72). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find small business & microenterprise grants for my nonprofit?
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