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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New York Business Express
A comprehensive resource for starting, running, and growing a business in NYS, including a Business Wizard and information on support programs and incentives.
New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership
A network of organizations that provide growth and innovation services to small and mid-sized manufacturers in every corner of the state.
Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers
A program that, for nearly 40 years, has supported entrepreneurs with training, counseling and technical assistance at EACs throughout the state.
Emerging and Regional Partner Program Fund
Invests in diverse fund managers with first-, second- or third-time funds, or with managers who will use the funds to invest in areas of New York State where venture capital is less readily available.
Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Provides access to airport concessions for disadvantaged businesses.
New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program
Provides access to bid bonds, payment and performance bonds for contractors performing on publicly funded projects via participating surety companies.
New York State Contractor Financing Program
Provides financing to contractors in need of working capital to deploy and execute federal, state, and local government related contracts.
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 Connecticut