When small businesses think about funding, they usually jump straight to loans, investors, or personal savings.
Grants often get ignored because they’re seen as:
- Too competitive
- Only for startups or nonprofits
- Too complicated to apply for
But the reality is that many grants are designed specifically to support small businesses that want to grow, innovate, or create local impact. Even applying forces you to think clearly about your goals, numbers, and strategy - which is valuable on its own.
Grants aren’t a magic solution, but they can reduce financial pressure and open doors that traditional funding can’t.