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Small Business Grants - June 2025
Securing funding can be one of the biggest hurdles for small business owners—but the right grant can provide a powerful boost without adding debt. This June, a wide range of grant programs are open across the U.S., offering financial support to entrepreneurs in every stage of growth. Whether you’re a startup founder, a solo operator, or running an established small business, there may be funding available to match your needs.
From grants focused on innovation and sustainability to those designed for underrepresented groups—including women, veterans, and minority-owned businesses—these programs can help you invest in your business’s future. Whether you’re looking to expand, hire, or adapt to changing market conditions, now is a great time to explore your options.
We’ve rounded up active small business grants currently accepting applications, with key details on eligibility, how to apply, and important deadlines. Take a look, apply early, and take a confident step toward your business goals this month!
1.Galaxy Grant
Grant Overview: Provides $3,500 grants to women and minority entrepreneurs to support small business growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a woman or minority small business owner.
Business must be based in the United States.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Complete the short application form.
Submit the application before the deadline.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.
2.Faire Small Business Grant
Grant Overview: Offers $5,000 grants to new retail business owners who launched in 2024 or plan to open in 2025 or 2026.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must have launched a retail business in 2024 or plan to open in 2025 or 2026.
Business must be based in the United States.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Complete the application form with required business information.
Submit the application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.
3. Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant – Illinois
Grant Overview: Supports businesses undertaking large-scale capital investment projects that pledge to create significant job opportunities for Illinois residents during their relocation or expansion within the state.
Eligibility Requirements:
Business must be relocating or expanding operations in Illinois.
Must commit to significant job creation for Illinois residents.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Review the application guidelines and prepare necessary documentation.
Submit the application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.
4. Illinois SBIR/STTR Match Program
Grant Overview: Provides matching funds to Illinois-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR grants, supporting research and development activities.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be an Illinois-based small business.
Recipient of a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or II award.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Review the application guidelines and prepare necessary documentation.
Submit the application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
11. Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant
Grant Overview: Provides $2,500 microgrants to help small businesses cover essential expenses and invest in growth opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must have been in business for at least two years.
Have 1–2 employees (including the owner).
Annual revenues of $50,000 or more.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Complete the application form with required business information.
Submit the application; rolling deadlines apply.
Application Deadline: Rolling; applications accepted year-round.
12. Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) – City of Chicago
Grant Overview: Provides funding for permanent building improvements and repairs for small businesses located in designated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts within Chicago.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a small business operating in a designated TIF district in Chicago.
Eligible properties include commercial and industrial facilities.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Check if your business is located within an eligible TIF district.
Complete the application form and submit all required documentation.
Application Timeline: The program rolls out on the 1st of each month across different TIF districts in Chicago and remains open until the 30th. Eligibility rotates by district—check the rollout calendar to see when your area qualifies.
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