Texas Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Texas offers diverse funding through the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism, local economic development corporations, and major city programs. Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio each have robust small business support.
Texas Enterprise Fund
The Texas Enterprise Fund is one of the nation's largest deal-closing funds, offering financial incentives to companies considering Texas for expansion or relocation, particularly for job creation.
Major City Programs
Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio offer various grant and loan programs. These include small business resiliency funds, facade improvement grants, and industry-specific incentives.
Texas SBDC Network
The Texas SBDC Network provides free consulting statewide and helps businesses access SBA loans, grants, and government contracting opportunities.
Texas Business Grants
107 grants found
8(a) Business Development Program
Program established by the SBA to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access federal contracting opportunities.
Good Jobs Challenge
The Good Jobs Challenge is a workforce program that aims to accelerate local economic growth and rebuild regional economies so they are more resilient to future challenges, while placing American workers into jobs.
Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA)
The RNTA program funds research, evaluation, and national technical assistance projects that promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions throughout the United States and its territories.
Recompete Pilot Program
Provides flexible grant investments to alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term, comprehensive economic development and job creation. The program targets areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment significantly trails the national average.
Build to Scale (B2S)
The Build to Scale (B2S) Program builds regional economies through scalable startups and includes three competitions supporting entrepreneurship, acceleration of company growth, and increased access to risk capital across regional economies.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Offsets international business development and related marketing costs for small businesses. The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a grant program that helps small businesses in Massachusetts to expand their exports and enter new markets.
The National Minority Supplier Development Center
The National Minority Supplier Development Center provides resources and support to minority-owned businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency US Department of Commerce
The Minority Business Development Agency US Department of Commerce provides resources and support to minority-owned businesses.
America's Small Business Development Centers
America's Small Business Development Centers provide resources and support to small businesses.
Community Development Block Grant Program
Provides funding for community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
Community Services Block Grant Program
The Community Services Block Grant Program provides funding for community services that help low-income individuals and families.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households reduce energy costs by making homes more energy-efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Texas