New Jersey Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
New Jersey supports small businesses through statewide financing and grant programs, innovation-led funding, and local support serving corridor businesses and high-growth companies alike.
NJEDA Programs
New Jersey businesses can access grant, financing, and technical support through statewide development programs focused on growth, resilience, and job creation.
Innovation and Founder Support
Life sciences, technology, and founder-led businesses can find support through startup-focused programs, commercialization resources, and regional innovation networks.
City and Community Funding
Newark, Jersey City, Camden, and other communities offer local business support, corridor improvement funding, and entrepreneur assistance programs.
New Jersey Business Grants
140 grants found
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides funding to support small businesses in expanding their exports.
National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) Grant
The NWBOC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote business development.
Ladies Who Launch Grant
The Ladies Who Launch Grant provides funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.
National Women's Business Council (NWBC) Grant
The NWBC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote economic outcomes.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Grant
The WIPP Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote public policy solutions.
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Growth Grant
The NAWBO Growth Grant provides funding to support the growth and development of women-owned businesses.
Founders First CDC Pride Grant
The Founders First CDC Pride Grant provides funding to support businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals.
HUBZone Program
An SBA sponsored program to promote economic development by offering financial grants
8(a) Business Development Program
A program established by the SBA and designed to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access to federal contracting opportunities
America's Seed Fund
A SBA-sponsored fund that awards funding to startups and small businesses
Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business grant opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in New Jersey