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.
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…
NC Biotechnology Center Funds NCBiotech offers several funding programs designed to fill gaps in technology development and company growth. These funds help university researchers and companies…
Nebraska Seed Investment Fund Funder: Invest Nebraska Corporation in partnership with The Nebraska Department of Economic Development Program Type: Early stage support for high-growth businesses…
Nepal Accountapreneurship Fund (NAF) Funder: Accountability Lab Geographic Scope: Nepal Program Focus: Identifies and supports "accountapreneurs" (individuals, groups or organizations that…