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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Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Provides year‑round funding to rural public bodies, nonprofits, and tribes for constructing, purchasing, or improving community facilities, covering up to 75% of eligible costs.
The Big Idea Grant
Provides $1,000 to women entrepreneurs along with mentorship, resources, and a wealth‑mindset coaching group.
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.
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program
Provides emergency funding and resources to help small businesses prepare for and recover from natural disasters.
Skip Instant Grants
Offers funding opportunities announced a few days in advance, typically twice a week, with deadlines on Tuesdays and Fridays; applicants must participate in a YouTube livestream.
Hustler's Microgrant
Provides $1,000 in funding to support passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures across the United States.
The Freed Fellowship Grant
What is the grant programme? The Freed Fellowship helps small business owners get the resources, mentorship, and community they need to build successful companies that make an impact. Every month, we give one $500 grant to business owner in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required. We review each grant submission against our 5C Framework which analyzes five key components that successful businesses need to navigate: What's the application process? If you are interested please click above and the site will walk you through the process of award acceptance and the necessary onboarding steps. What information will I need to provide? - Project details. - Application questions.
Awesome Foundation Grants
Monthly grants of $1,000 awarded by independent chapters to individuals and groups for various projects, including startups and small businesses.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Programs
Offers loans, grants, and guarantees to promote rural business growth and job creation.
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
One‑year funding opportunity for organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals and awards, and better prepare awardees for commercial success.
Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneur Training Program (VFPETP)
Funding opportunity for current VFPETP recipient organizations, with an initial 12‑month period and two option years, offering procurement training for start‑up and established small businesses.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Federal grant program that partners small businesses with research institutions to develop and commercialize technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Washington