Grants

Does your small business engage in scientific research and development? If so, you may qualify for federal grants under the following programs:

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
• Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

These programs encourage scientific research that helps meet federal research and development objectives. If they are successful, they have high potential for commercialization.

Grants for community organizations

SBA offers grants to community organizations that promote entrepreneurship. These include those that support:

• veteran-owned small businesses
• service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

Exporting grants for state entities

SBA's State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helps businesses that want to export. STEP provides financial awards to state and territory governments.