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New Jersey Small Business Grants 2026

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655

Average award

$268,917

Top eligibility tags

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Browse open New Jersey grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

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Angel Investor Tax Credit – Life Sciences and Medical Device

Grantor

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Award Amount

$500,000

life sciencesmedical device

New Jersey Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

Angel Investor Tax Credit – Life Sciences and Medical Device

Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) (CLOSED)

School and Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program

Small Business Fund

USDA Local Food Promotion Program

UCEDC Small Business Loans

NJEDA NJ LEAF Program

Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) AWARDEES

NJ ZEV Financing Program

NJ ZEV Financing

Small Business Fund (Nonprofit)

NJ RISE Program

NJ ZEV Financing Program – Commercial Fleet Loans

USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program

NJ Entrepreneur Support Program

NJ Innovation Fellows

New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program

Brownfields Impact Fund

Skatepark Project Grants

New Jersey Social Isolation Grants for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities

NJ Capital Access Fund

Kessler Foundation Signature Employment Grants

New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program

NJEDA Clean Energy Loans

Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP)

Northeast SARE Research and Education Grant

Senior Wellness Pilot Program

NFL Foundation Grassroots Program

CSIT Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program

Recovery Loan Loss Reserve Fund

Audible Newark Business Attraction Grant

NJEDA Cannabis Equity Grant Program

Food Retail Innovation in Delivery Grant

NJ Human Services Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant

New Jersey Child Care Facilities Improvement Program

Child Care Facilities Improvement Program Phase I

NJEDA Micro Lender Support Grant Program

NJEDA New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program

NJEDA New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program Veteran-Owned Business Bonus

NJ ZIP

NJEDA NJ ZIP Voucher Program

NJEDA Zero-Emission Incentive Program

New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program

Catalyst R&D Seed Grant Program

New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program

Historic Property Survey Grant Program

New Jersey Health Care Provider Loan Redemption Program for Primary Care and Dentistry

New Jersey Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program

Reproductive Health Care Provider Loan Redemption Program

NJ Entrepreneur Support Program (NJESP)

Impact 100 Jersey Coast Grants

NJEDA Main Street Lenders Grant

NJEDA Small Business Liquor License Grant Program

NJEDA Main Street Lenders Grant Partner Microloans

New Jersey Asset Activation Planning Grant

New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program (NJATP)

Impact100 South Jersey Grants

Impact100 Essex Grants

National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects

Small Business Liquor License Grant

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