State Grants

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.

142grants available
From state agencies, SBA & local programs

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

142 grants found

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Empire State Development

Tourism Matching Funds Program

Provides financial support for tourism development

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Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Market New York - Tourism Grant Program

Provides financial support for tourism development

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Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Electric Generation Facility Cessation Mitigation Program

Provides financial support for electric generation facility cessation mitigation

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Clean EnergyBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

New York Ventures Direct Fund

Provides financial support for early-stage technology-based businesses

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TechnologyBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Industrial Development Bond Cap Program

Provides financial support for industrial development projects

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ManufacturingBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies Program

Provides financial support for strategic planning and feasibility studies

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

NY FIRST Medical School Grant Program

Provides financial support to medical schools in New York State

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Life Sciences & HealthBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Linked Deposit Program

Provides financial support to grow your business in New York State

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NASE

National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Growth Grants

The NASE Growth Grants provide up to $4,000 to assist with training, marketing, and more.

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ZenBusiness

#MomsMeanBusiness

The #MomsMeanBusiness campaign recognizes the resilience of moms and celebrates their accomplishments by covering business formation costs.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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SBA

Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL)

The MREIDL helps small businesses cover operating expenses up to $2 million if an essential employee is called to active duty in the Reserve or National Guard.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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IFundWomen

IFundWomen Universal Grant Application

The IFundWomen Universal Grant Application is a resource for female entrepreneurs seeking grants.

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All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in Connecticut