Grants for Startups

Last updated August 23, 2026

There are currently 532 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	Startup Weekend Maui Scholarship	Maui Economic Development Board Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BeaverCorps Training Program	Occidental Arts and Ecology Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Incubator - Springboard's Fiscal Sponsorship Program	Springboard for the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Michigan Innovation Fund	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	$60M
Foundation	StartUP Respite Grant Program	Respite Care Association of Wisconsin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $800K
Foundation	MTI Event Sponsorship Grant	Maine Technology Institute	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	California Dream Fund Micro-Grants	Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	Venture Capital Investment	OCAST Funding (Science & Tech)	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Etsy Uplift Fund Grant	Brooklyn Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCI+A (CATAPULT & ASCEND) Funds Grant	Commonwealth Cyber Initiative	Rolling	$75K
Foundation	Black Founder Startup Grant	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EmpowHer Grants	Boundless Futures Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Tony Williamson Building Better Futures Scholarship	The Swinerton Foundation	Rolling	$5K
State	Maryland New Start Microloan Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Accelerate Entrepreneur Grant	Mitacs	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	PADD Loan Programs	Purchase Area Development District Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5M
Foundation	Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	C² Challenge (Communities Challenge)	Colorado Smart Cities Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Drive Life Sciences Program	Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Economic Development Retention and Revitalization Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Best Tasting Contest	P4L dba Lemonade Day	Rolling	$300
Foundation	Economic Development Fund	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Startup Competition	Entrepreneur Startup Business	Rolling	$1.6M

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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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