Pillar 02 — Free Money
Grants & free funding you can claim
Billions in grants go unclaimed every year. Browse 500+ federal, state, and private grants — organized by category, eligibility, and deadline so you can find and apply for the ones you qualify for.
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Small Business Grants
94 grants
Small Business
SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal
Rolling
Federal program funding early-stage R&D for small businesses with innovative tech potential. One of the largest federal grant programs available.
Up to $2M
Award Amount
Rolling
Deadline
For-profit
Eligibility
Small business
Tech / R&D focus
US-based
Source: SBA.gov
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Small Business
Amber Grant for Women
Closes Soon
Monthly $10,000 grant awarded to women entrepreneurs. Simple one-page application. Annual $25,000 grant also awarded to one monthly winner.
$10,000
Monthly Award
18 days
Deadline
Women only
Eligibility
Women-owned
Any industry
US-based
Source: WomensNet.net
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Small Business
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
Annual
Annual contest awarding grants to small businesses across the US. Top prize of $50,000 plus FedEx print and business services.
Up to $50,000
Top Prize
Annual — Spring
Deadline
Any business
Eligibility
Small business
US-based
2+ years old
Source: FedEx.com
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Small Business
USDA Rural Business Development Grant
Federal
USDA grants for rural small businesses and cooperatives to support training, technical assistance, and business development in rural areas.
Up to $500K
Award Amount
Annual
Deadline
Rural only
Eligibility
Rural location
Small business
Cooperative
Source: USDA.gov
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Education Grants
78 grants
Education
Federal Pell Grant
Federal
Annual
Primary federal grant for undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Does not need to be repaid. Available at most accredited colleges.
Up to $7,395
Per Year
FAFSA deadline
Deadline
Undergrad
Eligibility
US citizen / eligible non-citizen
Financial need
Enrolled student
Source: StudentAid.gov
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Education
TEACH Grant
Federal
For students planning to become teachers in high-need fields at low-income schools. Must complete a service obligation or grant converts to a loan.
Up to $4,000
Per Year
FAFSA deadline
Deadline
Education majors
Eligibility
Teaching career
High-need field
GPA requirement
Source: StudentAid.gov
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Housing Grants
42 grants
Housing
HUD Home Repair Grant (Section 504)
Federal
Rolling
USDA grant for very low-income homeowners aged 62+ to remove health and safety hazards from their homes. No repayment required.
Up to $10,000
Award Amount
Rolling
Deadline
Age 62+
Eligibility
Homeowner
Low income
Rural area
Age 62+
Source: USDA.gov
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Housing
Down Payment Assistance Programs
State-based
State and local programs helping first-time homebuyers cover down payment and closing costs. Programs vary by state — many offer grants that never need repaying.
$2,500–$25K
Typical Range
Varies by state
Deadline
First-time buyers
Eligibility
First-time homebuyer
Income limits apply
Source: HUD.gov
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Veterans Grants
35 grants
Veterans
VA Specially Adapted Housing Grant (SAH)
Federal
Rolling
Grants for veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home for independent living.
Up to $109,986
Award Amount
Rolling
Deadline
Veterans
Eligibility
Veteran / service member
Service-connected disability
Source: VA.gov
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Veterans
StreetShares Foundation Veteran Small Business Award
Quarterly
Awards for veteran and military spouse small business owners. Quarterly competitions with cash grants and mentorship from business leaders.
Up to $15,000
Award Amount
Quarterly
Deadline
Vet-owned biz
Eligibility
Veteran-owned
Military spouse eligible
Small business
Source: StreetSharesFoundation.org
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