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	Red Cedar Ventures Opportunity Fund	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer Entrepreneurship Program (SEP)	Institute of International Education Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Venture Pitch Competition	Arizona Community College Coordinating	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Grant Solicitation for Massachusetts Robotic Digital Twin Initiative	Massachusetts Technology Education Engineering Collaborative	Rolling	$25K – $300K
Foundation	Elemental Impact - Project Track	Elemental Excelerator Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Equity Fund	Gold House Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ThinkLab On Demand	Fort Worth MedTech Center Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Avanzar Small Business Accelerator	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACPR-Guayacán Fellowship	Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nepal Accountapreneurship Fund (NAF)	Accountability Lab Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
State	The Startup State Initiative	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Independent Watchmaker Grant Program	Horological Society of New York Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Retail Pitch Program	Built Oregon	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	US Ignite Startup Accelerator Program	Us Ignite Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Minnow Tank Competition	Great Northern Development Corporation	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	BOOTS (Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswomen Skills)	Western States Regional Council of Carpenters	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Niagara Cares SkillPointe Scholarship Grant	SkillPointe Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	SBA Microloan	Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Nebraska Seed Investment Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant - She Drives the Future	Big Step Inc	Rolling	$750K
Foundation	Founders + Fund(Her)s	Basblue Inc	Rolling	$18K
Foundation	100X Impact Accelerator Grant	London School of Economics	Rolling	£150,000
State	Microenterprise Grants	Dept of Health Grants	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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