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Grants for Florida Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 481 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in Florida. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and schools for environmental education and restoration activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote environmental stewardship and science literacy. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 174431

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Create a Digital Military Training Program

Deadline: 11/11/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to compete in a contest to create a fully digital military training program. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to a full grant applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230481

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Career Research on MS

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for early-career research projects related to Multiple Sclerosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214914

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research on Technologies to Treat Neurol...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trials

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for clinical trials for multiple sclerosis products, medications, and devices. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229233

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Multiple Sclerosis Research

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for innovative Multiple Sclerosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposal...

GrantWatch ID#: 229234

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for High-Impact MS Research

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for high-impact Multiple Sclerosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 229235
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE, Nonprofit, or For-Profit for Corrections Staff Training

Deadline: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit or for-profit organization for training for corrections staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a training program, resources, and technic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230494

Grants to USA and International Entities for Manufacturing Workforce Training Initiatives

Deadline: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for workforce training initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and register before applying. Funding is intended for addressing training gap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230551

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 08/10/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to Florida Businesses for Capital Outlay to Support the Seafood Economy

Deadline: 08/17/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Grants to Florida private businesses and governmental entities for capital outlay to support the seafood economy. Funding is intended to benefit the local economy through supporting the aquaculture and seafood industries. Eligible costs include repair and maintena...

GrantWatch ID#: 222867
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research to Assess Physical Therapy Treatment Effectiveness

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA emerging investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research to assess the clinical effectiveness of interventions in physical therapy within any relevant discipline. Funding is intended to support studies t...

GrantWatch ID#: 157578
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on Acute Care Physical Therapy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $80,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research to enhance knowledge related to acute care physical therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that evaluate the interaction between therapeutic metho...

GrantWatch ID#: 171663
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Grant to a USA Emerging Investigator for Physical Therapy Treatment Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA emerging investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to physical therapy treatments for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Funding is intended to support studies that explore clinical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195466
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on School-Based Physical Therapy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator or group of investigators for research related to school-based physical therapy. Funding is intended for research related to treatments for students with disabilities. Priority will be given to proposals having the most immed...

GrantWatch ID#: 208668
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research to Improve Physical Therapy Treatments

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research to improve physical therapy treatments for patients with heart and lung diseases. Priority will be given to research having the most immediate clinical app...

GrantWatch ID#: 213965
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Grant to a USA Emerging Investigator for Clinical Physical Therapy Efficacy Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA emerging investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to clinical physical therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that focus on the efficacy of physical therapy services as well as on...

GrantWatch ID#: 213967
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Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125
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Opportunity for USA Businesses to Compete for Prizes and In-Kind Support

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA small businesses and entrepreneurs to compete for prizes, in-kind support, and media exposure. In addition to a cash grant, the winners will receive a free device, a year of communication services, and will be featured in an episode of a conten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215176

Grants and Technical Assistance to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Food Access

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants and technical assistance to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, Tribal agencies and organizations, and government agencies for projects to increase food access in underserved regions. Applicants must submit a funding inquiry form and complete ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216794
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to orthopedic physical therapy treatment. Funding is intended for research projects that examine the clinical outcomes of physical therapy interven...

GrantWatch ID#: 228575
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Grant and In-Kind Support to a USA Veteran Woman to Expand or Start a Business

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to a USA veteran woman entrepreneur to expand or start a business. In addition to funds, the recipient will receive coaching, an assessment, and other benefits. Applicants may be on active duty, in the reserves, or a veter...

GrantWatch ID#: 229560
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Grants to USA Women Business Owners for Food and Drink Sports Venues

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA women business owners to create or develop food and drink establishments that present women's sports events. The purpose of the grants is to establish venues that highlight women's sports and encourage viewership and camaraderie. Funds may be used fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229686
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Oceanic Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for oceanic research. The purpose of funding is to solve issues related to ocean habitats, ocean observation, sustaining fisheries, and operational support technologies. Proposals cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 230168

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Navy Communicat...

Deadline: 11/16/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230253

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452
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Grants to USA Medical Entities for Professional Education on Tumors

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA medical centers, health centers, universities, hospitals, medical associations, and companies for educational programming for health care professionals. Funding is intended for high quality educational programming on Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230899
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Grants to USA Medical Entities for Online Education on Rheumatic Disease Therapies

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA medical centers, health centers, universities, hospitals, medical associations, and companies for educational programming on rheumatic disease therapies. Funding is intended for online modules and on-demand series related to CAR-T therapy in autoimmu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230900
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Operate a National Resource Center for Paralysis

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, hospital, or IHE to operate a national resource center focused on paralysis. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 231072
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Solutions to Ebola Virus Diagnostics

Deadline: 07/31/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231080
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918
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Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921
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Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876
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Grants to Florida Businesses and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Building Renovations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Florida businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for building upgrades and renovations. Applicants must contact program staff or attend a workshop before submitting an application. Funding is intended to help building and business own...

GrantWatch ID#: 218048
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses for Business Development Assistance

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses for business development assistance. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical support in areas, including software setup, AI tools and automation, marketing, media and creative support, and an opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 229896

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trials

Deadline: 11/12/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for clinical trials related to spinal cord injuries. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 208957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative epilepsy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for investiga...

GrantWatch ID#: 229570

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Posttraumatic Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for research on posttraumatic epilepsy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229572

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Partnered Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization or public entity for partnered epilepsy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229573

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for an Epilepsy Research Center

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization or public entity to run a research center to support epilepsy investigators. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229574

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Increase the Epilepsy Research Workforce

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities to increase the number of investigators working in epilepsy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229575

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational SCI Research

Deadline: 11/12/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational spinal cord injury research. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230061

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for SCI Patient Care Research

Deadline: 11/12/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for research that contributes to patient care for patients with spinal cord injuries. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 230062

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Spinal Injury Clinical Translational Res...

Deadline: 11/12/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for clinical translation research projects on spinal injuries. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230063

Grants to USA Dairy Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA dairy businesses in eligible states for business development. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants are available to dairy businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia...

GrantWatch ID#: 215971
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Yes. Thousands of federal, state, and corporate grant programs specifically fund for-profit small businesses, technology startups, agricultural operations, and local service providers.

Are there grants available for new startup businesses?

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What is the difference between a small business grant and a loan?

Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.

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