Texas Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Texas offers diverse funding through the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism, local economic development corporations, and major city programs. Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio each have robust small business support.
Texas Enterprise Fund
The Texas Enterprise Fund is one of the nation's largest deal-closing funds, offering financial incentives to companies considering Texas for expansion or relocation, particularly for job creation.
Major City Programs
Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio offer various grant and loan programs. These include small business resiliency funds, facade improvement grants, and industry-specific incentives.
Texas SBDC Network
The Texas SBDC Network provides free consulting statewide and helps businesses access SBA loans, grants, and government contracting opportunities.
Texas Business Grants
154 grants found
Self-Sufficiency Fund
A job-training program that is specifically designed for individuals who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Skills Development Fund
A program that assists Texas public community and technical colleges in financing customized job training for local businesses.
Events Trust Funds
A program that applies local and state gains from sales and use, auto rental, hotel, and alcoholic beverage taxes generated over a specified period of time.
Event Trust Funds Program
The Event Trust Funds Program provides funding to support events that attract tourists and stimulate local economies.
Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees
The Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees program provides funding to support employee training and education.
Spaceport Trust Fund
The Spaceport Trust Fund provides funding to support the development of spaceports in Texas.
Industrial Revenue Bonds
The Industrial Revenue Bonds program provides financing for businesses that are relocating to or expanding in Texas.
Opportunity Zones
The Opportunity Zones program provides tax incentives and other benefits to businesses that locate in designated opportunity zones.
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
The Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund provides funding to support the development of semiconductor technology in Texas.
Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI)
The Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation program provides funding to support job creation and economic growth in Texas.
Texas Enterprise Zone Program
The Texas Enterprise Zone Program provides tax incentives and other benefits to businesses that locate in designated enterprise zones.
Governor's University Research Initiative (GURI)
The Governor's University Research Initiative provides funding to support research and development projects at Texas universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Texas