Small business grants in Delaware
What a Delaware small business can apply for: Delaware programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 1 rolling
- 1 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
Delaware 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.
- Opens11 AUG
Delaware EDGE grants
State of Delaware · Small businesses
Competitive grants for Delaware for-profit businesses with 15 or fewer full-time employees, with a 3:1 match; spring and fall rounds.
- StatusVARIES
Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program
State of Delaware · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Churches
Grants to businesses and organizations improving food access in Delaware food deserts; 28 recipients shared more than $700,000 in 2026.
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 Delaware small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $6.6 million |
| Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.837 | $5.3 million |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859 | $2.4 million |
| Aging Research 93.866 | $2 million |
| Mental Health Research Grants 93.242 | $1.7 million |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $1.3 million |
| Cancer Biology Research 93.396 | $906,627 |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $608,669 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Delaware now?
The next deadline is December 7, 2026 for Small Business Digital Ready grants. One program takes applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Delaware?
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.