Small business grants in Idaho
What a Idaho small business can apply for: Idaho programs first, then national ones.
- 1 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
Idaho and regional programs
No Idaho state program fits this right now; the national list below is open to Idaho applicants.
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.
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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 Idaho small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Research Grants 93.242 | $1.1 million |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859 | $350,000 |
| Environmental Health 93.113 | $313,372 |
| Forest Health Protection 10.680 | $200,000 |
| Aeronautics 43.002 | $111,150 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Idaho 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 Idaho?
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.