Grants

Unlike business loans, grants have the advantage of not having to be repaid. However, grant funding is generally restricted to very specific audiences, and the use of grant funding is often subject to specific conditions, with strict reporting responsibilities.

  • SBA does NOT provide grants for starting and expanding a business. Government grants are funded by your tax dollars and, therefore, require very stringent compliance and reporting measures to ensure the money is well ...
  • If your small business is engaged in scientific research and development (R&D), you may qualify for federal grants under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) ...
  • Federal, state and local governments offer a wide range of financing programs to help small businesses start and grow their operations. These programs include low-interest loans, venture capital, and scientific and economic ...

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