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	Reset Tourism Fund	Untours Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	MSCRF Launch Program RFA Grant	Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	START-UP NY	Fuzehub Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Global Good Fund Fellowship Grant	Global Good Fund	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge Grant	Social Shifters	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Start-up Research Grant	United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation	Rolling	Up to $90K
Foundation	SBA 504 Loan Program	Purchase Area Development District Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5M
Foundation	Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery QuickFire Challenge Grant	Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF)	Virginia Innovation Partnership	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Red Cedar Ventures Pre-Seed Fund	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Westly Prize Grant	Westly Foundation	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Funding Programs	Central Maine Growth Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Supercharge Washington: Battery Scale-Up Program	VertueLab	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	SME Global Space Cooperation Program	Meridian International Center	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	ZooLabs Fund Grant	ZooLabs	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	MonTEC Affiliate Company Membership	Montana Technology Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Accelerators	Praxis Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Incubators	Maryland Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Envolve Award USA	Entrepeneurship Award Corp	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	RIoT Scholarship Fund	Wireless Research Center of North Carolina	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fast Track Application	Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yass Prize STOP for Education Accelerator Grant	The Center for Education Reform	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Miami-Dade County TV, Film and Entertainment Production Incentive Program Grant	Miami-Dade Office of Film and Entertainment (FilMiami)	Rolling	Up to $100K

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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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