Healthcare & Biotech Grants in Kentucky (2026)
Healthcare & Biotech businesses in Kentucky can access a combination of state-level economic development grants and national funding programs. Kentucky's economic development agencies offer incentives for businesses creating jobs, investing capital, and contributing to the state's growth in key sectors.
Federal programs like SBIR/STTR provide non-dilutive R&D funding for innovative companies. The SBA offers contracting advantages through the 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business programs. USDA Rural Development grants support businesses in communities under 50,000 population.
Corporate grant programs from organizations like Hello Alice, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, and Skip are available to healthcare & biotech businesses in Kentucky regardless of location. These programs typically provide $5,000-$25,000 for business growth, technology adoption, and operational improvements.
Below you will find all currently active grants available to healthcare & biotech businesses in Kentucky, combining state-specific programs with national opportunities open to all US businesses.
Available Grants44 Active
Award Amount
$150,000 - $293,297
NIH SBIR/STTR Phase I
Award Amount
$4,000 - $4,000
NASE Growth Grant
Award Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
Amber Grant for Women
Award Amount
$1,000 - $10,000
Skip Monthly Business Grants
Award Amount
$5,000 - $25,000
IFundWomen Universal Grant Application
Award Amount
$10,000 - $10,000
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Award Amount
$10,000 - $10,000
Venmo Small Business Grant
Award Amount
$600,000 - $5,000,000
EDA Public Works Program
Award Amount
$150,000 - $2,500,000
EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance
Award Amount
$75,000 - $150,000
SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
Award Amount
$50,000 - $4,500,000
SBA HUBZone Program
Award Amount
$50,000 - $4,500,000
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
Award Amount
$50,000 - $4,500,000
SBA Women-Owned Small Business Contracting
Award Amount
$5,000 - $25,000
Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund
Award Amount
$20,000 - $20,000
Allstate Main Street Grants (Hello Alice)
Award Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
Fund Her Future Grant (H&R Block)
Award Amount
$1,000 - $15,000
Kiva 0% Interest Microloans
Award Amount
$15,000 - $25,000
Amazon Business Small Business Grant
Award Amount
$20,000 - $20,000
Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Hero
Award Amount
$10,000 - $10,000
Ladies Who Launch Program
Award Amount
$500 - $2,500
Freed Fellowship Grant
Award Amount
$30,000 - $100,000
Cartier Women's Initiative (2027 Cycle)
Award Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
EmpowHer Grant
Award Amount
$7,500 - $7,500
Halstead Grant for Jewelry Designers
Award Amount
$15,000 - $15,000
Girlboss Foundation Grant
Award Amount
$5,000 - $5,000
Red Backpack Fund (Spanx Foundation)
Award Amount
$5,000 - $5,000
Tory Burch Foundation Fellows
Award Amount
$10,000 - $10,000
NAWBO / Mastercard Small Business Grants
Award Amount
$2,000 - $5,000
Second Service Foundation Veteran Awards
Award Amount
$10,000 - $25,000
Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant
Award Amount
$5,000 - $50,000
PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Program
Award Amount
$25,000 - $25,000
NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant
Award Amount
$25,000 - $25,000
NAACP x L'Oreal Beauty Industry Grants
Award Amount
$10,000 - $20,000
Fearless Strivers Grant (Fearless Fund + Mastercard)
Award Amount
$1,500 - $5,000
First Nations Acorn Fund
Award Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
NBMBAA Scale-Up Pitch Challenge
Award Amount
$5,000 - $10,000
NDI Small Business Hub (Disability Entrepreneurs)
Award Amount
$25,000 - $25,000
NAACP Power Forward Small Business Grant
Award Amount
$5,000 - $15,000
USHCC / Wells Fargo Hispanic Business Grants
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there healthcare & biotech grants specific to Kentucky?▼
Yes. Kentucky's economic development agencies offer grants and tax incentives for businesses in various industries. Check our full Kentucky grants page for state-specific programs, and combine those with the national healthcare & biotech grants listed here.
How do I find healthcare & biotech funding in Kentucky?▼
Start with this page, which lists all grants available to healthcare & biotech businesses in Kentucky. Apply to multiple programs simultaneously to maximize your chances. National programs like SBIR, Verizon Digital Ready, and Hello Alice are open to businesses in all states.
Can a new healthcare & biotech business in Kentucky get grant funding?▼
Yes. Programs like Skip monthly grants, Freed Fellowship, and Kiva microloans have no revenue requirements. SBIR Phase I funds early-stage R&D. State programs often support new businesses creating jobs. The key is matching your business stage to the right programs.