Connecticut Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Connecticut offers support for small businesses through statewide development programs, innovation-focused funding, and local initiatives serving startups, manufacturers, and service businesses.
Statewide Development Support
Connecticut businesses can access support tied to growth, capital investment, job creation, and business resilience through statewide partners.
Innovation and Technology Funding
Technology, biotech, and innovation-led businesses can find support through commercialization programs, startup initiatives, and research-connected funding opportunities.
Local Business Programs
Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, and other communities offer local business assistance, corridor support, and entrepreneur programs for eligible businesses.
Connecticut Business Grants
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Recompete Pilot Program
Provides flexible grant investments to alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term, comprehensive economic development and job creation. The program targets areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment significantly trails the national average.
Build to Scale (B2S)
The Build to Scale (B2S) Program builds regional economies through scalable startups and includes three competitions supporting entrepreneurship, acceleration of company growth, and increased access to risk capital across regional economies.
Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business grant opportunities.
SBIR/STTR programs
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs that provide funding for research and development to small businesses.
USDA Business Programs
USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.
Skills for Small Business
The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.
NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program
Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.
Research and Development Grants
Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
Build to Scale Program
The Build to Scale Program provides funding to support entrepreneurship and innovation
Yégo Action Grant
Provides up to $2,500 in quick-response funding for Native artists and culture bearers who need support to sustain their creative endeavors due to emergencies or unanticipated expenses.
Yéego Action Grant
The Yéego Action Grant provides quick-response funding for Native artists and culture bearers who need support to sustain their creative endeavors due to emergencies or unanticipated expenses.
U.S. National Institutes of Health Grants
The NIH is currently funding grant opportunities related to COVID-19 research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Connecticut