Washington Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Washington businesses can access support through statewide commerce programs, local city business initiatives, and strong innovation and manufacturing ecosystems across the state.
Statewide Commerce Support
Washington offers business support tied to growth, community investment, export activity, and sector development through statewide and regional partners.
Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane Programs
Major Washington cities offer local business assistance, corridor programs, and entrepreneur support for startups, neighborhood businesses, and growth-stage companies.
Innovation, Manufacturing, and Clean Economy
Technology, aerospace-adjacent, clean economy, and advanced manufacturing businesses can often find support through sector-based programs and regional partnerships.
Washington Business Grants
146 grants found
Associate Development Organizations (ADOs)
Local economic development partners in each of Washington’s 39 counties that help connect small businesses to resources, loans, grants, and support for growth.
City and Local Government Business Support
Many cities and towns in Washington offer support programs for small businesses, including grants, loans, fee waivers, tax incentives, and technical assistance.
Start Up Washington
Startup 365 is your starting point if you’re new to business or exploring funding options.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW)
EFACW works with the international trade experts at the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide an integrated menu of services that help businesses implement their export strategy.
Export Washington
Export Washington helps small businesses in Washington State grow by selling their products or services internationally.
Washington Employee Ownership Program (WA-EOP)
The WA-EOP provides support for employee ownership of businesses in Washington state.
VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO
The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.
Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
Grants for veteran-owned businesses
SBIR/STTR programs
Grants for small business innovation research
USDA Business Programs
USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Washington