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.
Jake Jabs Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Jake Jabs Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students…
JCEDC Microloan Program Overview: A revolving loan fund designed to assist small business owners in Johnson County, Missouri with financing for startup or established businesses, including both…
Overview Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures Mission & Vision Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) aims to maximize the impact of Johns Hopkins University’s research excellence by facilitating the…
JPT Foundation Entrepreneurial Grant Funder: The John Tramontano Jr Educational Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania Focus Area: Entrepreneurship and business development Overview:…
JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program Funder: Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Geographic Scope: Stutsman County, North Dakota Program Type: Matching grant and interest-free loan…
JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore R And Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program…
JumpStart My Biz Business Bootcamp Overview: JumpStart My Biz is a comprehensive, FREE business education bootcamp designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs build clarity and confidence in…
Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $22,500 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Kathryn C. Hach Award for…
Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth King Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Kenneth King…
KIVA Microloan Program Funder: Kiva US (ColPac serves as designated KIVA trustee) Overview: Offers 0% interest, fee-free, crowdfunded microloans with no credit score, collateral, or financial…
L.E.O. Program™ Overview Program Name: L.E.O. Program™ (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Opportunity) Funder: The Leonidas Foundation Geographic Scope: New Jersey high schools (currently at Don Bosco…
Lamond GenNext Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Namm Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Lamond GenNext Award, provided by the NAMM Foundation, supports students…
LaunchVT Pitch Competition Program Type: Early-stage business acceleration and pitch competition Geographic Scope: Vermont Award Amount: - First prize: $30,000 cash - Vermont EPSCoR Innovation…
Lemelson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lemelson Foundation Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Lemelson Foundation Grant supports initiatives in invention education and…
Lewis Cenker Scholarship Overview: The Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization created in 1977 by the Home Builders Association of Georgia in honor of Lewis B. Cenker, an…
Lift ME - All-Black Business Accelerator Program Status: Active; applications opened February 28, 2023 Geographic Scope: Saginaw County, Michigan Program Purpose: L evel the playing field, I ncrease…
Limitless Space Institute Internship Program Funder: Limitless Space Institute Inc (TX, US) Geographic Scope: Not specified, likely US-based Focus Areas: - Advanced power and propulsion systems -…
Local Ecosystems Target Audience: Entrepreneurial leaders seeking to bring redemptive entrepreneurship to their local ecosystem Overview: Catalyze a venture building ecosystem by running Redemptive…
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant Award Amount: $262,000 Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest United States (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington) Focus Areas: Youth entrepreneurship education…
Mack Ness Fund - General Grants for Negev Development Funder: The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ Geographic Scope: Negev region, Israel Background: The Mack Ness Fund was…