Small business grants in New Hampshire
What a New Hampshire small business can apply for: New Hampshire programs first, then national ones.
- 3 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
New Hampshire and regional programs
- Closes08 DEC
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Northeast to try new sustainable practices and share what they learn.
- Closes31 DEC
CDFA Clean Energy Fund
State of New Hampshire · Nonprofits, Local governments, Small businesses
New Hampshire funding for energy projects by nonprofits, municipalities and businesses, accepted on a rolling basis through December 31, 2026.
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 New Hampshire small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Research and Development 81.087 | $5 million |
| Office of Science Financial Assistance Program 81.049 | $2.8 million |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $2.2 million |
| Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.173 | $1.5 million |
| Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.853 | $1.3 million |
| Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.865 | $995,757 |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $955,865 |
| Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs 93.279 | $882,962 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
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.