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
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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.
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.
Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant
The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant provides $2,500 in non-dilutive funding to small businesses for essential expenses like rent, inventory, or marketing.
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The EDA offers ongoing funding opportunities for projects that support regional and national economic development.
U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The MBDA offers targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Georgia