A lot of small businesses don’t realize how closely grants and government contracts are connected. While contracts pay you for delivering a service, grants can help you build the capacity you need to compete things like strengthening operations, upgrading equipment, developing programs, or improving compliance. Some businesses use grants to get “contract-ready,” and it often puts them far ahead of competitors who rely on contracts alone. The interesting part is many agencies prefer vendors who can show a clear mission, community benefit, or organizational strength areas where grants can quietly boost your credibility.
Do you think more small businesses struggle with finding the right grants, or understanding how grants can actually support their government contracting goals?