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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Hustler's Microgrant
The Hustler's MicroGrant offers $1,000 in funding to support passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures.
The Freed Fellowship Grant
The Freed Fellowship Grant offers a monthly $500 grant to U.S.-based small business owners.
Awesome Foundation Grants
The Awesome Foundation awards grants of $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects.
500 Global Flagship Accelerator
The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator program offers a four-month accelerator program based in San Francisco, along with a $150,000 investment.
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The EDA offers ongoing funding opportunities for projects that support regional and national economic development.
U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The STEP program distributes federal funds through state entities to assist small businesses desiring to export products.
U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The MBDA offers targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Programs
The USDA's Rural Development Business Programs provide financial support and technical assistance to promote rural business growth.
New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
New York State has been awarded more than $500 million in federal SSBCI funding to help small, and traditionally disadvantaged, businesses succeed— with a focus on post-pandemic recovery.
Small Business Environmental Support Office
Provides support for small businesses on environmental issues.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Georgia