The following official portals are the most reliable starting points for finding legitimate funding opportunities:
: The primary federal database for all government grant opportunities. Note that most are intended for nonprofits or research and development rather than general business startups.
Finding grants for a business is competitive and requires careful research to find a match for your specific niche, as general "free money" from the government is rare. Most grants are targeted toward established businesses with revenue or specific industries like tech, agriculture, and nonprofits.