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Small Business Center

Fuel Your Side Hustle: 3 Grants To Help Entrepreneurs Grow

September 26, 2025

If you’re dreaming of turning your side hustle into a thriving full-time business, a Yahoo! Finance article spotlights three government-backed resources that can provide funding without the burden of heavy debt: Small Business Development Centers, Small Business Innovation Research grants and local State Trade Expansion Programs. These programs can help entrepreneurs access expert guidance, drive innovation and expand into global markets — making them valuable tools at any stage of the journey.

Learn about 3 grants that can help grow your side hustle into a business.

By Rebecca Meiser

Contributor, Commerce + Communities Today and Small Business Center

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