Small business grants in West Virginia
What a West Virginia small business can apply for: West Virginia programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 1 rolling
- 1 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
West Virginia 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.
- Opens01 JAN
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund
State of West Virginia · Small businesses
West Virginia matching grants for for-profit small businesses that won a federal SBIR or STTR award.
- StatusVARIES
West Virginia STEP
State of West Virginia · Small businesses
Reimburses 75% of export promotion costs for West Virginia small businesses, up to $15,000.
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 West Virginia small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $4.1 million |
| Mental Health Research Grants 93.242 | $1.2 million |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859 | $1.1 million |
| Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.837 | $1.1 million |
| Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach 11.620 | $400,000 |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $217,685 |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program 10.212 | $181,500 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
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.