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New Jersey Small Business Grants 2026

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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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NJEDA Main Street Lenders Grant for Women-, Minority-, and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Grantor

New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Award Amount

$100,000

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New Jersey Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

NJEDA Main Street Lenders Grant for Women-, Minority-, and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Clean Construction Program

NJEDA Main Street Lenders Grant Veteran-Owned Microbusiness Loans

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program

Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant

CSIT Clean Tech Research and Development Seed Grant

Food and Agriculture Research and Development Pilot Seed Grant

NJEDA Cannabis Business Development Grant Program

Clean Tech Seed Grant Program Round 3

CSIT Catalyst Seed Research and Development Grant Program

USDA Farm Service Agency Microloans

Small Business Improvement Grant (Health and Wellness Facilities)

NJEDA Main Street Acquisition Support Grant

NJEDA Small Business Improvement Grant

Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Grants

SBA Microloan Pathway for New Jersey Restaurant Founders

Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program

Small Business Improvement Grant (Nonprofit Facilities)

New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program for Black and Hispanic/Latinx Providers

Small Business Improvement Grant

Paterson UEZ Small Business Loan Program

NJDA Wildlife Fencing Cost-Share Program

NJEDA Main Street Micro Business Loan

NJMIHIA Grant for Lasting Outcomes in Women's Health

Kessler Foundation Community Employment Grants

New Jersey Home and Community-Based Services Provider Loan Redemption Program

Main Street Acquisition Support Grant

Jersey City UEZ Lease Subsidy Grant

Camden Food Fund

SBA Microloan

Small Business Improvement Grant (Education Facilities)

New Jersey Family Child Care Facilities Improvement Program

Citizens Champions in Action

Main Street Micro Business Loan

Small Business Improvement Grant (Transportation and Logistics Facilities)

New Jersey Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program

Clean Tech R&D Voucher Program (Round 3)

Catalyst R&D Voucher Pilot Program (Round 2)

Elizabeth Home Improvement Program

New Jersey Individual Artist Fellowship

Northeast SARE Farmer Grant

National Disability Institute Assistive Technology Loan Program

GNEC DreamMaker Loan

NJ Accelerate

Clean Tech R&D Voucher Program

Catalyst R&D Voucher Program

Princeton Area Community Foundation Fund for Women and Girls

Clean Tech R&D Voucher Program Round 2

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants

NJBPU Compressed Natural Gas Heavy Vehicle Grant Program

Microsoft Disability Scholarship

PSEG Foundation Neighborhood Partners Program

Kiva U.S. Small Business Loan

Prudential Emerging Visionaries

Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship

South Arts Jazz Road Tours

Passaic County America 250 Mini Grant Program

Union County Local Arts Grant Program

Diamond Challenge

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