Grants for Startups

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 540 active grants for startups in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 13 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 268 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Grants tracked: 540; from 356 funders
Median award: $50K; middle half $10K–$250K
Total listed funding: $103.2M; across 268 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 61; 26 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Arch Grants Growth Grants The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $100K The Arch Grants Growth Grants program provides follow‑on funding to high‑performing startups that have already participated in the Arch Grants Startup Competition.	Not published	$100K
World Series of Innovation Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship · Foundation Not published · $300 – $2K A global online competition inviting young people ages 13-24 to tackle innovation challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).	Not published	$300 – $2K
Innovate ND ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lemelson Foundation Grant The Lemelson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lemelson Foundation Grant supports initiatives in invention education and entrepreneurship, aiming to empower young inventors and foster innovation.	Not published	Varies
SACT Grant (SCRA-Academic Collaboration Team Grant) - Track 1: Lab to Market SC Launch Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $860K For more information, contact SCRA at scra.org or view the SACT Grant Awardees page	Not published	Up to $860K
New Voices Filmmaker Grant The New Festival Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The New Voices Filmmaker Grant is an initiative in partnership with Netflix to support emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers.	Not published	$25K
Commonwealth Seed Capital Fund (CSC) GRANT Program (Econ Dev) · State Not published · Varies The Commonwealth Seed Capital Fund is an independent investment fund that invests in early-stage Kentucky businesses to facilitate commercialization of innovative ideas and technologies.	Not published	Varies
School Enterprise Challenge Grant Teach a Man to Fish Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The School Enterprise Challenge is an innovative program that empowers students to develop real businesses within their schools.	Not published	Up to £1,000
NEXT Upstate Accelerator Clemson University Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The NEXT Upstate Accelerator is an intensive 8-week program designed to help high-potential startups grow and scale their businesses. The program provides mentorship from local former founders and business leaders.	Not published	Varies
New Practices New York: Voice The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · Varies A biennial competition since 2006, serves as the preeminent platform to recognize and promote new and innovative architecture and design firms in NYC.	Not published	Varies
State Auto Labs Corporate Venture Fund REV1 Ventures · Foundation Not published · $25M A $25 million corporate venture fund launched by State Auto Labs in partnership with Rev1 Ventures to support InsurTech and FinTech startups driving innovation in the insurance industry.	Not published	$25M
LaunchVT Pitch Competition Lake Champlain Regional Chamber · Foundation Not published · $30K – $135K LaunchVT provides early-stage acceleration programs and resources for businesses to prep, launch, and soar in Vermont.	Not published	$30K – $135K
Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF) Greenwood Archer Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K A comprehensive small business development and equity-like capital expansion model launched in 2021 with a multi-million-dollar grant from PNC Bank.	Not published	$25K
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize Grant The JM Kaplan Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The J.M.K. Innovation Prize, awarded by The J.M. Kaplan Fund, supports early-stage social innovators tackling critical issues in environment, heritage conservation, and social justice.	Not published	Up to $175K
Gold Rush Gold House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Gold Rush is a cohort-based accelerator program for founders and entrepreneurs. The program aims to help entrepreneurs accelerate their businesses and join the Gold House community.	Not published	Varies
TTAC Partnership Program Tennessee Technology Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership program offered through the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) and administered by LaunchTN. Limited information is available in the provided materials.	Not published	Varies
Venture Fellows Postdoc Michigan State University Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Helps transform discoveries into real-world solutions through mentorship and entrepreneurial training.	Not published	Varies
Detroit Elevate Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K A competition program for established businesses to compete for funding.	Not published	Up to $50K
South Carolina Medical Device Alliance (MDA) Clemson University Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750K The South Carolina Medical Device Alliance is a collaborative effort funded by the federal government to grow the economic impact of the medical device industry through job creation, startup formation, and commercialization of medical…	Not published	$750K
Heartland Climate Tech Partnership Evergreen Climate Innovations · Foundation Not published · Varies Evergreen partners with other leading innovation ecosystem organizations to advance the commercialization of innovative climate tech and clean energy businesses across the Greater Midwest region.	Not published	Varies
Motor City Match Detroit Economic Growth Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $85K Motor City Match is a unique partnership between the City of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit (EDC), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…	Not published	Up to $85K
Export Vouchers Grant California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Export Vouchers Grant enables eligible businesses to receive reimbursement for their export promotion activities, covering up to 75% of pre-approved expenses, with a maximum of $10,000 available per federal fiscal year.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Back to Better: $3,000 Resilience Grants for Artists & Creative Businesses: PA Arts & Culture Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Back to Better Resilience Grants provide $3,000 to artists and creative entrepreneurs in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, or Huntingdon County, who experienced significant income disruption due to the pandemic.	Not published	$3K

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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

How much money do grants for startups award?

Of the 540 grants for startups Grantable lists as of October 5, 2026, 268 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $250K. The largest is $7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for startups?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Michigan State University Research Foundation (8), National Institutes of Health (8), The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) (7), Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc (6), and Clemson University Research Foundation (6). In all, 356 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for startups due?

Of 540 grants listed, 61 accept applications on a rolling basis, 26 have a published upcoming deadline, 146 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 307 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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