Free grant programs as well as interest free (or low cost loans) help minority, veteran, and women owned businesses in Texas. There are resources for start up companies, entrepreneurs as well as small to medium sized businesses. Each lender, agency, non-profit or government program is allocating some of the grants, loans, or assistance programs to both minorities as well as women owned companies. Find free MWBE grants or loans in Texas.
There will be funds to help minority and women owned businesses either create or retain jobs or pay for approved business expenses. In addition to the loans as well as free grants, many of the agencies give other support. This may include free mentoring, advice on creating online businesses, sales help, free legal aid, and information on other local (or national) business development programs.
While most of the financial aid and counseling is for minority (Black, Latino, Asian, LGBTQ, etc.), veteran or women owned businesses in Texas, there is also help for businesses regardless of race or gender. Whether in Dallas, Houston, El Paso, San Antonio, or another city or town in Texas, support is available in the form of loans or grants.
Find minority and women grants or loans in Texas
The list of resources below is updated daily. It includes loans, grants, workshops, free counseling and more from non-profits, government agencies, banks, as well as corporations in Texas. Whether financial help to start or grow a business, or free business advice, assistance is offered to MWBE as well as BIPOC businesses. Find more details on applying below.
January and February 2026
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs is providing as many as five grants, each at $5,000, to small veteran, women owned businesses in Texas. The center is located at Texas Woman’s University. The program is formally known as the Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant program (it is the 6th edition) and will provide financial help as well as other support. Applications and more details are here, on this link https://twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/veteran-woman-grant/
December 2025
San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE) is providing grants for businesses with a storefront. The money is for businesses on the eastside of the city and the area which use to be a hub for Black-owned businesses. Use this link to learn more about the Storefront Grant from SAGE https://sagesa.org/programs/storefront-grant/
We also have older, previous years grants listed for Texas.
By Jon McNamara
