Georgia Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Georgia supports small businesses through the Department of Economic Development, Georgia SBDC, and local programs particularly in the Atlanta metro area. The state offers various tax incentives and grant programs.
Georgia Quick Start
Georgia Quick Start provides free workforce training for qualifying businesses creating jobs. This nationally recognized program helps companies train employees at no cost.
Atlanta Programs
Invest Atlanta offers various business incentives including the Atlanta Emerging Markets program, tax allocation districts, and small business loans and grants for qualifying enterprises.
Regional Programs
Georgia's regions outside Atlanta have economic development authorities offering local incentives, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and technology sectors.
Georgia Business Grants
106 grants found
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grant
Provides up to $5,000 in funding to artists experiencing recent, unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies.
Zoom Solopreneur 50
A national recognition program supporting independent entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of work.
Intuit QuickBooks x Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program
The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program awards $20,000 grants to U.S. small businesses with owners aged 18 or older that show courage, perseverance, and integrity.
Dare To Post Challenge
The Dare To Post Challenge offers a $100,000 prize pool split evenly among eligible creators who complete a 30-day daily posting challenge on Instagram.
Cultivate Small Business
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program is a free, 12-week virtual training initiative designed to support early-stage food entrepreneurs, with a focus on underserved founders in low- to moderate-income communities.
The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge
The 2026 UPS Store Small Biz Challenge offers entrepreneurs the chance to win a grand prize, including a cash award from the $35,000 prize pool and a spotlight in Inc. magazine.
The Mott Million Dollar Challenge
The Mott Million Dollar Challenge is a national pitch competition offering a share of $1 million in prizes to support innovative, real-world problem-solving ideas created by students in grades K–12.
Skip's $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants
The Skip's $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants offer funding to support U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners.
AAUW Career Development Grants
The AAUW Career Development Grants offer up to $8,000 to help women take the next step in their STEM careers.
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.
2026 Halstead Grant
The 2026 Halstead Grant recognizes emerging silver jewelry artists who show both creative talent and business potential.
Associate Development Organizations (ADOs) Grants
Local economic development partners in each of Washington’s 39 counties, providing resources, loans, grants, and support for growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Georgia