Nevada Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Nevada businesses can access funding through statewide development support, city-level small business initiatives, and entrepreneur programs in Las Vegas, Reno, and growing regional hubs.
Statewide Growth Programs
Nevada offers business support focused on diversification, job creation, capital investment, and strengthening key industries through public and regional partners.
Las Vegas and Southern Nevada
Las Vegas-area businesses can find local incentives, corridor improvement support, and entrepreneur-focused programs tied to hospitality, services, and technology growth.
Reno and Northern Nevada
Reno and Northern Nevada have a strong startup and advanced manufacturing ecosystem with local programs supporting innovation, workforce needs, and business relocation or expansion.
Nevada Business Grants
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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.
Breva Thrive Grant
The Breva Thrive Grant awards $5,000 each quarter to small business owners who are making a measurable difference in their local communities.
2026 Pride Fund for LGBTQIA+ Business Owners
The 2026 Pride Fund for LGBTQIA+ Business Owners provides $1,000 microgrants to 20 LGBTQIA+-owned small businesses across the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Nevada