Grants for Startups

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 535 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	SBA 504 Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Her Village Grants	Boundless Futures Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	501vc® Investment Fund	Evergreen Climate Innovations	Rolling	$250K
Foundation	NewSchools: Teaching Reimagined Grant	New Schools Fund	Rolling	$150K – $250K
Foundation	End Plastic Waste Innovation Platform (Plug and Play Accelerator)	Alliance to End Plastic Waste Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DFA Accelerator Program	Dfacares Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EmergeAZ Fast Grant	Startupaz Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Catalytic Funding for Design and Engineering Solutions Grant	Autodesk Foundation	Rolling	$100K – $1M
Foundation	New Music Inc Program Grant	New Music Usa Inc	Rolling	Up to $14K
Foundation	Core City: Cleveland Impact Program	Jumpstart Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Salt Lick Incubator- Artist Project Grant	Salt Lick Incubator Incorporated	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Contract Financing Loan Fund	Boc Capital Corp	Rolling	$250K – $500K
Foundation	Innovation Grants Program	Foundation for Health Advancement Inc	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) Program	The Right Place Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Strategy Internship (BSI) Grant	Mitacs	Rolling	Up to $15K
State	Startup State Initiative	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP)	Raedi Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Foundation	SHRMLabs WorkplaceTech Accelerator	Society for Human Resource Management	Rolling	$120K – $620K
Foundation	Economic Empowerment and Sustainability: Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy and Housing	Farmington Bank Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lift ME - All-Black Business Accelerator (Saginaw County)	Central Michigan University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Division of Small Business- EDGE Grant	Delaware Division of Small Business	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP)	Berks Arts Council	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	KIVA Microloan Program	Columbia Pacific Economic Developme	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	X Factor Arts Grants	Silicon Valley Creates	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for startups

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SBIR 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.

Can tech startups get grants?

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.

How long does it take to get a startup grant?

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.

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