Small business grants in North Dakota
What a North Dakota small business can apply for: North Dakota programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 2 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 3, 2026
North Dakota and regional programs
- Closes03 DEC
North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers and ranchers in the 12 North Central states to test sustainable practices on their own operations: up to $15,000 for one farmer, $30,000 for a team.
- ApplyANYTIME
North Dakota Development Fundloan
State of North Dakota · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments
Loans of $25,000 to $1 million for rural North Dakota businesses, chambers and economic development groups in towns under 10,000 people. Loans, not grants.
- StatusVARIES
Innovate ND
State of North Dakota · Small businesses
Vouchers reimbursing up to $50,000 in startup expenses, with business coaching, for North Dakota startups.
- StatusCLOSED
Destination Development Grant
State of North Dakota · Small businesses, Nonprofits
North Dakota tourism grants for businesses, nonprofits and tourism groups building new attractions.
- StatusCLOSED
Native American Small Business Support Program
State of North Dakota · Small businesses
Awards of $10,000 to $600,000 for for-profit businesses at least 51% Native American owned with fewer than 500 employees.
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 North Dakota small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Research and Development 81.087 | $14 million |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program 10.212 | $174,923 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in North Dakota now?
The next deadline is December 3, 2026 for North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant. 2 programs take applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in North Dakota?
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.