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Small Business Grants - April 2025
Finding the right funding can be a game-changer for small businesses, helping them scale operations, launch new initiatives, or navigate financial challenges. This April, a variety of grant opportunities are available to support entrepreneurs across different industries—from women-owned businesses and veteran entrepreneurs to startups driving innovation in commerce and sustainability.
Whether you need capital for infrastructure improvements, marketing, or technology upgrades, these grants offer valuable financial support with no repayment required. We’ve compiled a list of active small business grants currently open for applications, including key details on eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply. Explore these opportunities, submit your applications early, and take the next step in growing your business!
From funding for minority-owned businesses to industry-specific grants and innovation-focused programs, there are plenty of options to explore. We’ve gathered a list of active grants currently accepting applications, along with key details on eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply. Don’t miss out—review the opportunities, submit your applications early, and take the next step in strengthening your business!
1. Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program
Grant Overview: Designed to help small businesses in Illinois strengthen operations, overcome financial challenges, and encourage growth through capital and infrastructure investments.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Small businesses located in Illinois focusing on infrastructure improvements, equipment acquisition, or property purchases.
How to Apply:
- Visit the application page here.
Application Deadline: April 7, 2025.
2. National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses
Grant Overview: The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses operating within the United States.
- Minimum of 1 year in business
How to Apply:
- Visit the grant details page here.
Application Opening: April 22, 2025
3. Amber Grant for Women
Grant Overview: Awards $10,000 each month to a woman entrepreneur, with an additional $25,000 awarded annually to one of the monthly winners.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a woman entrepreneur.
- Business must be based in the U.S.
How to Apply:
- Visit the program page here.
- Complete the online application form and pay the $15 application fee.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Application Deadline: Ongoing Monthly Deadline
4. Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants
Grant Overview: Provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or energy efficiency improvements.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an agricultural producer or a rural small business.
- Project must focus on renewable energy or energy efficiency improvements.
How to Apply:
- Visit the program page here.
- Review the application instructions and prepare the required documentation.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025.
5. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center Grants
Grant Overview: Provides grants to minority-owned businesses to support growth and competitiveness.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Business must be minority-owned.
- Business must be based in the U.S.
How to Apply:
- Visit the program page here.
- Complete the application and provide necessary documentation.
- Submit before the deadline.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
6. StreetShares Foundation Veteran Small Business Award
Grant Overview: Provides grants to veteran-owned small businesses to support business expansion and innovation.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Business must be veteran-owned.
- Business must be based in the U.S.
How to Apply:
- Visit the program page here.
- Submit the application along with a brief business plan.
- Complete all necessary documentation before the deadline.
Application Deadline: October 2025.
7. Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Grant Overview: Offers grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 to support local nonprofit organizations and small businesses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Business or nonprofit must be based in the U.S.
- Must operate near a Walmart store.
How to Apply:
- Visit the program page here.
- Submit an online application with the required business details.
- Ensure all information is correct before submission.
Application Deadline: Quarterly: May 1– July 15, 2025
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