Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 543 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Green Building Cluster Study & Southern Vermont Business Innovation Accelerator Funder: U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) Award Amount: - Federal Award: $265,000…
Green Business Academy Overview: A 12-week curriculum offered by Thrive New Orleans designed for new and existing businesses that want to expand opportunities in the green infrastructure industry.…
Green Mountain Accelerator Fund Status: Listed as investment vehicle but minimal details provided Overview: Referenced on CORI's website under "Rural startup investment" section alongside CORI…
Groundswell Seed Fund Status: Active as part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Supporting new startup ventures and aspiring entrepreneurs…
Grow-NY Description: A business competition focused on growing an enduring food and agriculture innovation cluster in the Grow-NY region. Geographic Scope: Grow-NY region; accepts applications from…
Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition Overview: An unprecedented business competition focusing on enhancing the emerging food and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the…
GroWest Coalition - KY Innovation Funding Organization: Sprocket, Inc. (Regional Lead), in partnership with: - Murray State University Center for Computer and Information Technology - The Technology…
Growth Grants Funder: Arch Grants Geographic Scope: St. Louis, Missouri Award Type: Non-dilutive grants Overview Arch Grants offers Growth Grants to support the expansion and acceleration of startup…
Growth Initiative Fund (GIF) Overview: The Growth Initiative Fund is a loan program administered by the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation that supports primary-sector business…
Guarantee Your Future with Freeport Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Education Forward Arizona Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Education Forward Arizona, in partnership with…
Hartford International Micro-Grant Program Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Program Type: Grants (non-repayable, not loans) Purpose: To help minority-owned small businesses grow through funding for…
Hatch Detroit Overview: A competition program offering exposure and funding for entrepreneurs to dream big and compete for a grand prize. Award Amount: $100,000 grand prize Geographic Scope: Detroit,…
Headstream Accelerator Cohort VI Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headstream by Second Muse Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview Headstream Accelerator 2026 Accelerator…
Health Innovation Technology Challenge Funder: United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (presented by AT&T) Total Prize Funding: $1,000,000 Geographic Scope: North Texas region Program Focus: Healthcare…
Health Innovation Technology Challenge Funder: United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, presented by AT&T Total Prize Funding: $1,000,000 Award Structure: - Entrepreneurial Venture Award winners: $200,000…
Heart of the Arts Studio Residency Program Overview: The Studio Residency program partners with commercial property owners to reposition underutilized space as artist workspace. Selected artists are…
Heartland Climate Tech Partnership Funder: Evergreen Climate Innovations and partner organizations Status: Active Overview: Evergreen partners with other leading innovation ecosystem organizations to…
Overview _NOTE: In 2025, the Her Village Grant Program will evolve to meet our goal of making deep impact alongside like-minded organizations. Please stay tuned for further information about Her…
HERizon Fund Status: Active program (referenced in navigation but limited details provided in available content) Focus: Support for women entrepreneurs and economic development Contact Address: 712 H…
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Historic Economic…
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.