Does the government provide any grants for starting a new business?

There may be grants available for starting a new small business, as there are different grants offered annually depending on the economic demand as well as the amount of funding available to be given as loans and grants. There are small business grants provided at the national, provincial and local levels. So, if you do not find what you need immediately, you may want to expand your search to include other areas. When applying for a small business grant you will need to write a proposal stating how the grant will help you, more about your small business and long term plans, and how you will use the grant. So, keep this in mind.

How much funding does your small business need? Are you looking to fund your startup or existing business? Get started now with your funding search with our Funding Database. With over 1,500 funding programs and $612,676,848 in available funding, you should not wait. Register as a member today!

You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.