Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 543 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Corporation For Science And Technology Amount: US $150,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: September…
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Corporation For Science And Technology Amount: US $150,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: September 23,…
MIT Solve: 10th Anniversary Global Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview 10th…
MIT Solve: Amazon Sustainability Pilot Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The MIT Solve: Amazon Sustainability Pilot…
MIT Solve: FII Innovators Pitch Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The MIT Solve: FII Innovators Pitch invites solutions…
Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network (MAIN) Overview: Hardware and software accelerator focusing on mobility and electrification technology startups, part of the Build Back Better Regional…
Momentum Fund Status: Actively deploying capital (launched 2023) Geographic Scope: Gulf South region (Louisiana, Gulf Coast) Overview: The Momentum Fund is a $7 million affiliated venture capital…
MonTEC Affiliate Company Membership Overview: MonTEC offers Affiliate Company membership as part of its two-tier engagement model for early-stage ventures in Western Montana. Geographic Scope:…
MonTEC Resident Company Membership Overview: MonTEC offers Resident Company membership as part of its two-tier engagement model for growth-stage ventures in Western Montana. Geographic Scope: Western…
Moontower Ball Award Overview: Moontower Ball is Notley's annual gala event honoring Austinites driving community impact. The event recognizes changemakers across multiple categories through the…
Morgan Foundation: Grant Requests Over $20,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Burton D. Morgan Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Burton D. Morgan Foundation…
Motor City Match Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Program Description: Motor City Match is a unique partnership between the City of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the…
MSCRF Commercialization Program RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The MSCRF Commercialization Program…
MSCRF Launch Program RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF)…
MSCRF Manufacturing Assistance Program RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Maryland Stem Cell…
MSCRF Validation Program RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund…
MTI Event Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Technology Institute Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The MTI Event Sponsorship provides financial…
National Best Tasting Contest Sponsor: Wyler's Light Award Amount: $300 prize plus national recognition Geographic Scope: United States (participating Lemonade Day cities) Overview: Wyler's Light and…
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses Status: ACTIVE Funder: Founders First Community Development Corporation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The National…
Native Entrepreneur in Residence Program Amount: $12,000 stipend per participant; CDFI financing up to $150,000 investment in graduating businesses Status: Active/Ongoing (launched 2014) Geographic…
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.
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.
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.