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.
New Music Inc Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Music Usa Inc Amount: Up to US $14,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The New Music Inc Program is an incubator designed to support…
New Practices New York: Voice Purpose: A biennial competition since 2006, serves as the preeminent platform to recognize and promote new and innovative architecture and design firms in NYC.…
New Venture Pitch Competition Overview: A monthly intercollegiate competition that supports the development of entrepreneurial skills required to plan and launch a new business venture. Sponsor:…
New Voices Filmmaker Grant Funder: NewFest, in partnership with Netflix Status: Applications open for 2025 cycle Award Amount: $25,000 per recipient Number of Awards: 4 emerging directors receive…
NewSchools: Learning Solutions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund Amount: US $150,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The NewSchools: Learning…
NewSchools: Teaching Reimagined Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund Amount: US $150,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The NewSchools: Teaching Reimagined…
Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT) Overview: A six-month accelerator program providing structured mentorship and grant funding to selected women veteran entrepreneurs. Program Details -…
Next Stage Fund Program Type: Zero percent loans for small businesses Overview: The Next Stage Fund is a signature component of AAEDC's Arundel Defense Tech Toolbox, designed to assist technology…
NEXT Upstate Accelerator Funder: NEXT Upstate (Regional accelerator program) Geographic Scope: Upstate South Carolina / Clemson region Overview: The NEXT Upstate Accelerator is an intensive 8-week…
Next50K Startup Competition Organization: Sprocket, Inc. Geographic Scope: West Kentucky region Focus Areas: Tech-enabled startups and innovative business ideas Overview: A startup competition…
Nexus Technology Cup Overview: A statewide technology competition designed to surface and support real technical talent in Louisiana. The competition brings together high school students, college…
NIH Niche Assessment Program Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Program Type: Free market analysis service for SBIR/STTR awardees Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas:…
NJ Economic Development Authority Grant opportunities from NJ Economic Development Authority. Visit the agency website for current listings.
NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that guides…
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: O'Shaughnessy Ventures Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants offer a unique…
Ocean Innovation Network- Track 1: Development and Operation of OceanTech Testing Facilities and Sites RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to…
One & All Program Overview: LEAP's longest-running entrepreneurial support initiative that provides intensive 2-month training for aspiring business owners from all walks of life across the Lansing…
Opalene Climate Capital Overview: Opalene Climate Capital is a unique, impact-oriented venture capital fund launched by VertueLab that doubles private investment with state-matched dollars to…
Opportunity Café Program Type: Business incubator program for restaurant startups Geographic Scope: Tigard, Oregon (located at Tigard Library) Overview: A partnership between the City of Tigard and…
orsa Member Scholarships Funder: orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) Status: 2026 applications are now closed, but program continues annually Geographic Scope: Michigan…