State Grants

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.

154grants available
From state agencies, SBA & local programs

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

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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Enterprise Fund

The Texas Enterprise Fund is a grant program that provides funding to businesses that are relocating to or expanding in Texas.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism

Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)

The TEF offers 'deal-closing' grants to companies competing with out-of-state sites for new projects in Texas.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO

The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families

VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.

$262,981 - $23,153,846Nationwide19 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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U.S. Small Business Administration

Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)

Grants for veteran-owned businesses

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All SectorsStartup Support
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U.S. Small Business Administration

SBIR/STTR programs

Grants for small business innovation research

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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USDA

USDA Business Programs

USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.

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Agriculture & FoodBusiness Support
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Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Small Business

The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Empire State Development

Matching Grants Leverage Program

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Innovation Matching Grants Program

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Empire State Development

New York State Accelerators and Competitions

Empire State Development connects scalable companies with New York State’s top universities, talent, and manufacturing facilities through its support of several cutting-edge accelerator programs and funding competitions.

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All SectorsAccelerators
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Empire State Development

NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program

Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in Texas