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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The Wish Local Empowerment Program
Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
PEDIGREE Foundation Disaster Relief Grant
Provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit animal welfare organizations responding to state- or FEMA-declared disasters.
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Growth Grants
The NASE Growth Grants provide up to $4,000 to assist with training, marketing, and more.
The Kitty Fund
The Kitty Fund will award a total of $20,000 to 20 small business owners who identify as mothers through the Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant.
IFundWomen Universal Grant Application
The IFundWomen Universal Grant Application is a resource for female entrepreneurs seeking grants.
The David Bohnett Foundation
The David Bohnett Foundation awards grants to socially active businesses that foster acceptance, develop future leaders, and connect communities through technology.
Comcast Innovation Fund
The Comcast Innovation Fund is accepting applications for the 2026 grant year, providing financial support ranging from $3,000 to $150,000 for projects with a one-year duration that advances internet technology and public policy.
Carhartt For the Love of Labor Grant
Carhartt created the Love of Labor grant program to help connect workers with trade programs in their local communities during an unprecedented labor shortage.
America's Seed Fund
America's Seed Fund, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), offers up to $2 million for U.S.-based startups and small businesses that are developing innovative technology.
2026 Pride Fund for LGBTQIA+ Business Owners
The 2026 Pride Fund for LGBTQIA+ Business Owners provides $1,000 microgrants to 20 LGBTQIA+-owned small businesses across the U.S.
Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness Program
The program helps small business owners succeed in a digital world by providing a free online curriculum, expert coaching, and peer networking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Washington