Small-business owners are having a harder time getting loans with big banks, and that's one factor pushing them to alternative sources of funding.
While many are finding it with alternative lenders or smaller banks, others are pursuing an array of small-business grants to support their growth plans or operations.
There are a number of new grant opportunities for businesses in October 2023. Here are some of the options, as well as a roundup of business grant opportunities from the federal government.…