Tennessee Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Tennessee businesses can access support through statewide development programs, startup ecosystem partners, and local business initiatives in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.
Statewide Growth and Investment Programs
Tennessee businesses can find support for expansion, job creation, entrepreneurship, and site investment through statewide and regional partners.
Startup and Innovation Support
Founders and innovation-led businesses can access accelerators, mentor networks, and commercialization support across the state's major startup hubs.
Metro and Regional Business Programs
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga each offer local business assistance, corridor grants, and entrepreneur-focused programming for qualifying companies.
Tennessee 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 Tennessee