Small business grants in Connecticut
What a Connecticut small business can apply for: Connecticut programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 3 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
Connecticut and regional programs
- Closes08 DEC
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Northeast to try new sustainable practices and share what they learn.
- ApplyANYTIME
Connecticut Opportunity Fundloan
State of Connecticut · Small businesses
Loans for small businesses in historically underserved Connecticut communities, replacing the minority business revolving loan fund.
- ApplyANYTIME
Small Business Boost Fundloan
State of Connecticut · Small businesses, Nonprofits
Connecticut loans of $5,000 to $500,000 for small businesses and nonprofits (formerly Small Business Express), repaid over 60 or 72 months. Loans, not grants.
- Closed18 MAR
WBDC Ignite Grant
Women's Business Development Council · Small businesses
Grants of up to $10,000 for women-owned businesses in Connecticut, from the Women's Business Development Council.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to Connecticut small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aging Research 93.866 | $5.8 million |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859 | $4.5 million |
| Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.837 | $4.4 million |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $4.4 million |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $4.2 million |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance 81.117 | $4 million |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $3 million |
| Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs 93.279 | $2.6 million |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Connecticut now?
The next deadline is December 7, 2026 for Small Business Digital Ready grants. 3 programs take applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Connecticut?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.