Small Business Grants in Texas
Texas is the second-largest state economy in the US and one of the most prolific environments for small business growth in the country. With no personal income tax, massive population growth, diverse industry clusters, and extensive support programs, Texas offers entrepreneurs opportunities at a scale few other states can match. From Austin's tech scene to Houston's energy corridor to Dallas-Fort Worth's corporate ecosystem, the state's grant landscape is as big and varied as Texas itself.
Economic Overview
Texas has approximately 3 million small businesses employing over 4.9 million workers. The economy spans energy, technology, healthcare, aerospace and defense, agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, and international trade. Texas has no personal income tax and relatively low business costs outside of the major metros. The state's population has been growing faster than any other large state, creating expanding consumer demand. Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio all have vibrant and distinct startup ecosystems.
State Grant Programs
The Texas Governor's Office offers the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) for major business attraction (grants from $10K to $1M+), the Upskill Texas program for workforce training, and the Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund. The Texas SBDC network is one of the largest in the country. The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) provides billions in grants for cancer-related research and commercialization. Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio all have active local programs — the Houston Opportunity Fund, Austin's Small Business Relief grants, and Dallas's SMU-connected startup ecosystem among them.
How to Apply
Contact the Texas SBDC and visit the Governor's economic development website. For large projects, the Texas Enterprise Fund is the flagship program. Upskill Texas provides workforce training grants. City-level programs vary — check with your local economic development corporation. Register at SAM.gov for federal grants. Energy companies should explore DOE programs.
Featured Opportunities66 Active
Award Amount
$10,000 - $1,000,000
Texas Enterprise Fund
Award Amount
$2,000 - $500,000
Texas Skills Development Fund
Award Amount
$50,000 - $500,000
Texas Product Development & Small Business Incubator Fund
Award Amount
$4,000 - $4,000
NASE Growth Grant
Award Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
Amber Grant for Women
Award Amount
$275,000 - $305,000
NSF SBIR Phase I (America's Seed Fund)
Award Amount
$10,000 - $500,000
USDA Rural Business Development Grants
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
$50,000 - $275,000
DOD SBIR Phase I
Award Amount
$150,000 - $293,297
NIH SBIR/STTR Phase I
Award Amount
$50,000 - $200,000
DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I
Award Amount
$50,000 - $100,000
EPA SBIR Phase I
Award Amount
$75,000 - $750,000
USDA Value-Added Producer Grant
Award Amount
$2,500 - $1,000,000
USDA Rural Energy for America (REAP)
Award Amount
$600,000 - $5,000,000
EDA Public Works Program
Award Amount
$150,000 - $2,500,000
EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance
Award Amount
$250,000 - $2,000,000
EDA Build to Scale (Venture Challenge)
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
$2,000 - $350,000
Google for Startups Cloud Program
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
$25,000 - $100,000
MassChallenge Accelerator (Equity-Free)
Award Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Fund
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 - $40,000
First Nations Native Food Sovereignty Grant
Award Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
NBMBAA Scale-Up Pitch Challenge
Award Amount
$5,000 - $10,000
SoGal Foundation Black Founder Grant
Award Amount
$5,000 - $5,000
DigitalUndivided Breakthrough Program
Award Amount
$5,000 - $10,000
NDI Small Business Hub (Disability Entrepreneurs)
Award Amount
$5,000 - $25,000
NAACP x BACARDI Backing the B.A.R.
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
What are the biggest grant programs in Texas?▼
The Texas Enterprise Fund (up to $1M+), CPRIT cancer research grants, Upskill Texas training grants, Product Development Fund, and federal SBIR/STTR and USDA programs are among the most significant. Major cities all have their own additional programs.
Does Texas have an income tax?▼
Texas has no personal income tax. Businesses pay a franchise tax (margins tax), but the rate is low and many small businesses are exempt below the revenue threshold.
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