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Delaware Small Business Grants 2026

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Delaware Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

Newark Parking Fund Business Incentive Program

Wilmington HOPWA Program

Wilmington HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Downtown Dover Partnership Facade Improvement Grants

Delaware New Economy Jobs Program

Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund

Welfare Foundation Capital Grants

Dover HOME Investment Partnerships Housing Assistance

New Castle County CDBG Public Service and Community Development Grants

Central Delaware Chamber Small Business Resource Navigation

Delaware Young Farmers Loan Program

Delaware Green Energy Program

Delaware C-PACE Financing

Downtown Wilmington Facade Improvement Program

Energy Efficiency Investment Fund for Business

University of Delaware Venture Development Center Startup Support

OMC Doing Business in Delaware Cannabis Workshops

Senior Planet Small Business and Entrepreneur Resources

Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity Certified Business Directory

StartOut Founder Program

Delaware SBDC SSBCI Technical Assistance Layer

Veteran Institute for Procurement

Clean Energy Technology Device Manufacturers' Credit

Independence Business Alliance LGBTBE Certification Support

Delaware Research and Development Tax Credit

Delaware OSD Certification - Small Business and Diverse Contractor

Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Certification

NMSDC MBE Certification

DNREC Zero Emission Vehicle Credits for Manufacturers

Delaware ProStart Invitational

Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Program (Aglands)

New Castle County Small Business Enterprise Certification Recognition

Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center

Ball 4 All Foundation Youth Sports Scholarships

Women's Business Center at True Access Capital

Ticket to Work Self-Employment Support

Newark Small Business Development Layer

Individual Artist Fellowship – Delaware Division of the Arts

The Gaygency Foundation Business Development Services

Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce Membership and Business Support

Delaware Capital Access Program (DCAP)

Delaware Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Technical Assistance for Education Businesses

TeaCup Entrepreneurs Membership and Momentum Circle

Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity Disability Owned Business Enterprise Certification

Delaware Capital Access Program (DCAP) – Transportation Businesses

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Delaware Loan Participation Program (DELPP) – Restaurant Businesses

Good Sports Equipment Grant

Delaware Adult-Use Marijuana Establishment Licensing

Delaware Loan Participation Program (DELPP)

Delaware Professional License Portability for Military Spouses

Delaware Loan Participation Program (DELPP) – Transportation Businesses

Delaware Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund – Clean Site Redevelopment

EntreX Lab

Delaware APEX Accelerator

Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) Statewide Bonding Pilot Program

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) - Delaware

AbilityOne Program

Delaware Capital Access Program (DCAP) – Education Businesses

USA Football Equipment Grants

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