Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 543 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Startup grants offer non-dilutive funding — capital without giving up equity or taking on debt. Government programs like SBIR/STTR provide significant R&D funding, while foundations and innovation competitions target early-stage companies in specific sectors. For founders who want to grow without dilution, grants are a powerful funding tool.
Founders + Fund(Her)s Overview: A funding and mentorship program that brings together early-stage women and non-binary founders from historically underrepresented and under-resourced communities with…
Freed Fellowship Grant Funder: Freed Studio Award Amount: $500 - $2,500 Target Beneficiaries: Underrepresented and overlooked U.S. entrepreneurs Support Provided: - Cash grants - Feedback and…
FTZ Feasibility Study Subsidy Funder: Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone Inc (INzone) / Indianapolis Airport Authority Geographic Scope: Central Indiana (41 counties surrounding Indianapolis…
Fund Your Acceleration Program Overview: Bold initiative fueling startup growth and high-tech entrepreneurship across the greater Lansing region. Program focuses on high-tech, high-growth startups.…
Future of Work Accelerator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Future of Work Accelerator A program…
Grant program supporting international entrepreneurs, startups, and companies seeking to establish operations in Washington, DC. The GSL Initiative aims to foster inclusive economic growth and…
General Lending Program Overview: GAC provides flexible loans ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 with competitive rates and no prepayment penalties. Key Features - Underwriting Approach: Character,…
Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program Status: Program launched 2021; applications opened for second cohort August 1, 2022 Administrator: Progress OKC / The Alliance for Economic Development…
Genesis for Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Funders: Genesis For Good Foundation and Genesis Bank Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Geographic Scope: Four Southern California counties Target Beneficiaries:…
Global D-Prize Competition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: D-Prize Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Global D-Prize Competition aims to alleviate extreme poverty by…
Global Good Fund Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Good Fund Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a transformative 12-month hybrid…
Overview _NOTE: Organizations must first register and confirm they meet the_ _eligibility requirements to gain access to the Citi Foundation's grantmaking portal. Eligible_ _applicants will receive…
Global NY Fund Funder: Empire State Development (ESD), New York State's chief economic development agency Geographic Scope: New York State manufacturers Focus Areas: International trade and export…
Gold Coast Tech Accelerator Program Overview: A collaborative 8-week hybrid accelerator program designed to connect startups with resources, mentorship, and investment opportunities in South…
Gold Rush Organization: Gold House Foundation Inc (CA, US) Overview: Gold Rush is a cohort-based accelerator program for founders and entrepreneurs. The program aims to help entrepreneurs accelerate…
Golden Tickets Overview: Unique sponsorship opportunities provided by key partners, offering one year of LabCentral residency and funding to promising startups with innovative ideas. Geographic…
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Overview: The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program provides business education, support services, and pathways to capital for growth-oriented…
Grant Solicitation for Massachusetts Robotic Digital Twin Initiative Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Technology Education Engineering Collaborative Amount: US $25,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated:…
Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund Purpose: Helps support startup and emerging businesses growth in the greater Oshkosh area. Award Range: Program awards for any single business enterprise range…
Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund Overview: The Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund helps support startup and emerging businesses growth in the greater Oshkosh area. Award Amount: Program…
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is the largest source of early-stage technology funding in the US. Eleven federal agencies award over $4 billion annually to small businesses for R&D. Phase I grants typically provide $50K-$275K for feasibility studies, with Phase II awards up to $1M+ for full development.
Yes. Beyond SBIR/STTR, tech startups can access NSF I-Corps grants, DOE ARPA-E funding, DARPA programs, state innovation funds, and private foundation grants. Many accelerators and pitch competitions also provide grant-style non-dilutive funding.
Timelines vary significantly. State grants may fund within 1-3 months. SBIR Phase I typically takes 6-9 months from submission to award. Foundation grants average 3-6 months. Plan to have 6-12 months of runway while waiting for grant funding to come through.