Grants for Startups

Last updated August 24, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	CHCF Innovation Fund Grant	California Healthcare Foundation	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Echoing Green Black Male Achievement Fellowship	Echoing Green Inc	Rolling	$80K – $90K
Foundation	Capital Fellowship	Praxis Inc	Rolling	$3K – $18K
Foundation	Climatetech Testing and Demonstration Assets (TDA) Program Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	$1.5M – $5M
Foundation	Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures: The Ignite Fund	Johns Hopkins University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award	Evergreen Climate Innovations	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Momentum Fund	The Idea Village Inc	Rolling	$100K – $250K
Foundation	Veteran Entrepreneur Program	The Pentagon Federal Credit Union	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chicago Innovation Awards	The Chicago Innovation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Expansion Program (BEP)	Greater Portland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AYAInvest	Aya Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Program	Capitalize Albany Corporation	Rolling	$2K – $25K
Foundation	Heart of the Arts Studio Residency Program	Midtown Business Association Inc	Rolling	Free studio space for 18 months
Foundation	Social Business Match Program (SBMP)	Venn Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program	Greater Wilkes-barre Growth Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Match Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant - She Drives the Future	Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership	Rolling	$750K
Foundation	ThinkLab	Fort Worth MedTech Center Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Spring Mini-Grants Program	Ventures	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Seed Fund	Elevate Rapid City	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Accelerator Fund (BAF)	Central Michigan University	Rolling	$14K
Foundation	Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grant	Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	RFP- Ocean Innovation Network- Track 2: Ocean Innovation Network Support Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $2M
Foundation	Morgan Foundation: Grant Requests Over $20,000	Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc	Rolling	$20K

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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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