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Detroit Small Business Grants 2026: $1M+ Across 5 Programs - Deadlines, Amounts, How to Apply

If you're building in Detroit right now, the money is literally on the table.

The City of Detroit and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) are putting more than $1 million into small business grants this fall, split across five programs with deadlines between now and October 5.

The 5 Programs at a Glance

• Green Grocer - Up to $25,000 - Small grocery and independent food retail - Closes August 17 - $100K pool
• Motor City Match - About $50,000 average - New brick & mortar businesses - Closes October 1 - $315K pool
• NextUp313 - $1,500 to $10,000 - Owners ages 18-30 - Closes October 5 - $63,500 pool
• Legacy Business Project - $5,000 to $50,000 - Businesses open 30+ years - Closes October 5 - $310K pool
• Detroit Startup Fund - $15,000 and $50,000 - Scalable tech startups - Closes October 5 - $300K pool - Apply at detroitmi.gov/startup

Michigan Money Moves Tip:Applications ask for a real business plan and clear use of funds. DEGC works one-on-one from first conversation through ribbon cutting. Don't apply alone.

Comment DEGC on Instagram @mmmmichiganmoneymoves for template.