Small business grants in Mississippi
What a Mississippi small business can apply for: Mississippi programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 2 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline November 6, 2026
Mississippi and regional programs
- Closes06 NOV
Southern SARE Producer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Southern region to run on-farm projects: $20,000 for one farmer, $25,000 for a farmer group.
- ApplyANYTIME
Minority Business Micro Loanloan
State of Mississippi · Small businesses
Loans of up to $35,000 for minority- and women-owned Mississippi businesses.
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.
- ApplyANYTIME
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 Mississippi small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities 10.937 | $376,651 |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $300,562 |
| Veterinary Services Grant Program 10.336 | $250,000 |
| Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs 93.279 | $228,967 |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program 10.212 | $125,000 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Mississippi now?
The next deadline is November 6, 2026 for Southern SARE Producer Grant. 2 programs take applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Mississippi?
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.