Michigan Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Michigan supports small businesses through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan SBDC, and local development agencies. Manufacturers, mobility startups, and Main Street businesses can all access funding and technical support.
MEDC Programs
MEDC coordinates business support across the state, including grant competitions, place-based incentives, and programs aimed at job creation, downtown revitalization, and innovation-led growth.
Manufacturing and Mobility
Michigan's advanced manufacturing and mobility sectors benefit from state and regional programs focused on equipment upgrades, supply chain expansion, and commercialization of new technology.
Local City and Main Street Support
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and other cities offer small business grants, storefront improvement support, and entrepreneur programs through local authorities and community partners.
Michigan Business Grants
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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Federal grant program that partners small businesses with research institutions to develop and commercialize technology.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal grant program that supports small businesses conducting scientific research and development with high commercialization potential.
Grants for Community Organizations
Grants that promote entrepreneurship, including support for veteran‑owned and service‑disabled veteran‑owned businesses and Small Business Development Centers.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Provides financial awards to state and territory governments to help businesses export.
Manufacturing Grants
Grants to help empower small manufacturers as part of the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, providing hands‑on training and workforce development.
Capital Readiness Program
Discover our program offering technical assistance to support growth and scalability of minority and underserved entrepreneurs.
HUBZone Program
An SBA sponsored program to promote economic development by offering financial grants.
8(a) Business Development Program
Program established by the SBA to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access federal contracting opportunities.
America's Seed Fund
A SBA-sponsored fund that awards funding to startups and small businesses.
Good Jobs Challenge
The Good Jobs Challenge is a workforce program that aims to accelerate local economic growth and rebuild regional economies so they are more resilient to future challenges, while placing American workers into jobs.
Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA)
The RNTA program funds research, evaluation, and national technical assistance projects that promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions throughout the United States and its territories.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Michigan