Washington Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Washington businesses can access support through statewide commerce programs, local city business initiatives, and strong innovation and manufacturing ecosystems across the state.
Statewide Commerce Support
Washington offers business support tied to growth, community investment, export activity, and sector development through statewide and regional partners.
Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane Programs
Major Washington cities offer local business assistance, corridor programs, and entrepreneur support for startups, neighborhood businesses, and growth-stage companies.
Innovation, Manufacturing, and Clean Economy
Technology, aerospace-adjacent, clean economy, and advanced manufacturing businesses can often find support through sector-based programs and regional partnerships.
Washington Business Grants
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Start Up Washington
Startup 365 is your starting point if you're new to business or exploring funding options. While it doesn't offer direct loans or grants, it connects you to the right programs, lenders, and technical assistance to get funding‑ready. It's especially helpful for rural, underserved, or first‑time entrepreneurs.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW)
Works with the international trade experts at the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide an integrated menu of services that help businesses implement their export strategy. Provides free export finance counseling to small and medium sized Washington exporters or prospective exporters. The funds can be used for manufacturing, recycling, processing facilities, waste disposal operations, nonprofit facilities, multi‑purpose facilities (with taxable bonds).
Export Washington
Export Washington helps small businesses in Washington State grow by selling their products or services internationally. Through the STEP Grant and Export Voucher Program, qualified businesses can get cover export‑related costs like trade shows, marketing translation, certifications, and more.
Associate Development Organizations (ADOs)
Local economic development partners in each of Washington's 39 counties. ADOs are partially funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce and help connect small businesses to resources, loans, grants, and support for growth. They offer training, site location help, and access to regional opportunities.
City and Local Government Business Support
Many cities and towns in Washington offer support programs for small businesses, including grants, loans, fee waivers, tax incentives, and technical assistance. These opportunities often come from city economic development departments or special initiatives funded by local, state, or federal sources.
Washington Employee Ownership Program (WA-EOP)
The WA-EOP provides support for employee ownership of businesses in Washington state.
Cultivate Small Business
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program is a free, 12-week virtual training initiative designed to support early-stage food entrepreneurs, with a focus on underserved founders in low- to moderate-income communities.
Skip's $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants
The Skip's $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants offer funding to support U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grant
Provides up to $5,000 in funding to artists experiencing recent, unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies.
Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for grants to support cancer intervention and surveillance modeling.
NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2027
The National Endowment for the Arts is accepting applications for grants to support arts projects.
Zoom Solopreneur 50
A national recognition program supporting independent entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Washington