Grants for Startups

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 532 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	NIH Niche Assessment Program	Arizona Bioindustry Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation Hub	Ideas Beyond Borders Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HERizon Fund	Washington Area Women's Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SmartStart	Fort Worth MedTech Center Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 1 Grant	Government of Yukon	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	Yuma Food Business Incubator - Restaurant Startup Boot Camp	Arizona Community College Coordinating	Rolling	$145K
Foundation	Rural Jump-Start Grant Program	Community Enterprise Development	Rolling	$3K – $40K
Foundation	RISE Program (14-week Entrepreneurial Training)	African American Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MSCRF Manufacturing Assistance Program RFA Grant	Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Webinar Workshops	Caravanserai Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building Better Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Small Business Grant	Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant	Thurston Economic Development Council	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Rooted Philanthropic Grant	Rooted Philanthropic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PreventSA Incubator Grant	The Fund to Prevent Sexual Assault	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Local Ecosystems	Praxis Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hatch Detroit	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Alderson Program in Entrepreneurship Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CIE Incubators for Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Founders	Wepower	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JumpStart My Biz Business Bootcamp	Aya Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charles Edison Fund - Edison Fellowships	Edison Innovation	Rolling	$150K – $1.1M
Foundation	The Rising Fund: Responsible AI Funding Cycle Grant	New Rising Ventures	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Builders Lab	Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opportunity Café	Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon	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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