US Grant Types

Business Growth & Expansion Grants

Business growth grants help established companies scale operations, enter new markets, and increase capacity. Whether you need to invest in equipment, premises, or people, growth funding can accelerate your expansion plans.

27grants available

Capital Investment

Grants for purchasing equipment, machinery, and technology to increase productivity and capacity. These often require match funding and job creation commitments.

Market Expansion

Funding to help businesses enter new markets, develop new customer segments, or expand their geographic reach. This can include marketing, market research, and strategic planning support.

Workforce Growth

Some growth grants specifically support job creation. These programmes provide funding linked to hiring new employees and developing skills within your expanding team.

US Business Growth Grants

27 grants found

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Zoom

Zoom Solopreneur 50

A national recognition program supporting independent entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of work.

Up to $150,000Nationwide13 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The UPS Store

The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge

The 2026 UPS Store Small Biz Challenge offers entrepreneurs the chance to win a grand prize, including a cash award from the $35,000 prize pool and a spotlight in Inc. magazine.

$35,000Nationwide22 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Growth
closed
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Route 66 Grant Program

Providing grants to certified convention and visitors' bureaus for development of tourism, education, preservation and promotion of the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

VariesIllinois11 Jun 2026
Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Growth
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

International Tourism Grant Program

A grant program for certified local tourism and convention bureaus to develop, coordinate and promote international tourism marketing efforts.

VariesIllinois15 Jun 2026
Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Growth
rolling
Yippity Doo

The Big Idea Grant

Provides $1,000 to women entrepreneurs along with mentorship, resources, and a wealth‑mindset coaching group.

$1,000NationwideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
rolling
Amber Grant Foundation

Amber Grant Foundation

Awards a series of grants to women entrepreneurs, including a $10,000 monthly grant, three $25,000 annual grants, and additional $10,000 category grants each month.

$10,000 - $25,000NationwideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
rolling
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Spaceport Trust Fund

Funds to support development of spaceport infrastructure and related activities.

VariesTexasRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
rolling
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI)

Competitive economic incentive program to attract large, capital-intensive projects, creating high-paying jobs in Texas communities.

VariesTexasRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
rolling
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Enterprise Zone Program

Economic development tool for local communities to partner with the State to promote job creation and private investment in economically distressed areas.

VariesTexasRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Enterprise Fund

Performance-based financial incentive tool for projects that offer significant projected job creation and capital investment where a Texas site competes with out-of-state options.

VariesTexasRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
rolling
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

Capital Readiness Program

Discover our program offering technical assistance to support growth and scalability of minority and underserved entrepreneurs.

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
rolling
MassDevelopment

Community One Stop for Growth

Statewide portal for community development grant programs targeting housing, blight elimination, and economic development.

VariesMassachusettsRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business growth grants