Businesses need money to start and grow. And they may need money to recover after a disaster. There are no federal grants for starting a business. But small business owners can get money in different ways. This includes using personal funds, finding investors, or taking out loans. The SBA also has funding for groups such as: Women-owned businesses Minority-owned businesses Native American-owned businesses Veteran-owned businesses Military spouse-owned businesses LGBTQ-owned businesses If you own a rural business, you can find support to start, expand, or maintain your farm or rural business. Resources include: SBA financing options for rural businesses Farm Service Agency loans for farmers or ranchers