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Business Growth Fund
Meridian Development Foundation
- Funding
- $50,000 – $250,000
- Deadline
- Oct 9, 2026
- Eligibility
- Registered SMEs with 2+ years of operating history, 5–250 employees, and a clearly scoped modernization or expansion project.
Business Funding
Small Business Grants for Growth & Expansion
Small business grants from $50,000 to $250,000 for equipment, expansion, digitalization and export readiness. Check eligibility and apply with support.
Small Business Grants, explained honestly.
Small business grants fund a defined project — equipment, capacity expansion, digitalization, export readiness or workforce training. They are not general operating subsidies, and the strongest applications are built around a scoped, measurable project.
The Meridian Enterprise Growth Facility in our catalogue offers $50,000 to $250,000 as a blend of performance-based grant funding and concessional working-capital support. Co-financing of at least 30% of total project cost is expected.
This page explains the eligibility bar, what reviewers look for and how to structure a proposal that survives due diligence. If you are pre-revenue or still building a prototype, start with the startup grants page instead.
Last reviewed Aug 29, 2026. Programme rules and deadlines can change — always confirm details on the official source before submitting.
Who typically qualifies
- A legally registered for-profit enterprise.
- At least two complete financial years of operating history.
- Typically 5 to 250 employees, depending on the programme.
- A clearly scoped modernization, expansion or export project.
- Co-financing capacity of at least 30% of total project cost.
- No unresolved regulatory sanctions or bankruptcy proceedings.
What the funding covers
- Equipment and capital expenditure.
- Capacity expansion and new production lines.
- Digitalization and operational modernization.
- Export readiness and market-entry activities.
- Workforce training tied to the project.
- Concessional working capital through blended facilities.
Live Opportunities
Current Small Business Grants.
Every listing below is researched and verified. Open an opportunity for full eligibility detail, required documents and the official source link.
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Manufacturing Modernization Fund
Cascadia Industrial Transition Board
- Funding
- $50,000 – $200,000
- Deadline
- Sep 14, 2026
- Eligibility
- Operating small manufacturers in eligible jurisdictions investing in equipment modernization, automation or workforce training.
Application Path
How to apply, step by step.
The same five-stage path applies whether you handle the application yourself or engage FedOP for support.
- 01
Build the project case
Define the project, the budget by line item and the measurable outcome — jobs, output, exports or productivity. Reviewers fund projects, not intentions.
- 02
Prepare financial evidence
Two years of audited or management accounts, tax standing and proof of co-financing capacity form the core of the file.
- 03
Submit a concept note
Most facilities screen a short concept note before inviting a full proposal. We align the note to the funder's template and scoring language.
- 04
Survive due diligence
Expect a due diligence call and, where applicable, a site visit. Quotations, permits and partner letters should be ready before this stage.
- 05
Contract and disburse
Awards are disbursed against verified milestones. Build a milestone plan you can actually report against.
Not sure whether your file is ready? A short intake is enough for us to confirm fit and map a realistic application path.
Start intakeFAQ
Small Business Grants, Answered.
Direct answers to the questions applicants ask most often about this category.
Full grant FAQCan a startup apply for a small business grant?
Most SME facilities require two complete financial years. Earlier-stage companies should use the startup grants page, where the eligibility bar is built around a prototype and founding team.
Do I need collateral?
The grant portion does not require collateral. Where a blended facility includes concessional debt, the lender's terms may require security or personal guarantees.
How much co-financing is required?
The Meridian facility expects at least 30% of total project cost from own resources or commercial sources. Other programmes vary; we confirm the requirement before you apply.
Can a grant fund working capital?
Pure grants usually fund specific project costs. Blended facilities can include concessional working capital, but the grant portion remains restricted to eligible project expenditure.
Can a sole trader apply?
If the business is legally registered and can provide the required financial history, it can be assessed. Informal or unregistered operations are not eligible for these facilities.
FedOP supports applicants in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and participating global programmes.
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