Grants for Startups

Last updated August 20, 2026

There are currently 532 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	NEXT Upstate Accelerator	Clemson University Research Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Practices New York: Voice	The New York Chapter of the American	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	State Auto Labs Corporate Venture Fund	Rev1 Ventures	Rolling	$25M
Foundation	LaunchVT Pitch Competition	Lake Champlain Regional Chamber	Rolling	$30K – $135K
Foundation	Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF)	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	The J.M.K. Innovation Prize Grant	The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $175K
Foundation	Gold Rush	Gold House Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TTAC Partnership Program	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Venture Fellows Postdoc	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detroit Elevate	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	South Carolina Medical Device Alliance (MDA)	Clemson University Research Foundation	Rolling	$750K
Foundation	Heartland Climate Tech Partnership	Evergreen Climate Innovations	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motor City Match	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	Up to $85K
Foundation	Export Vouchers Grant	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Back to Better: $3,000 Resilience Grants for Artists & Creative Businesses: PA Arts & Culture	Centre Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Creative Business Boost Initiative Grant	Hello Alice	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	MSCRF Validation Program RFA Grant	Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program: Product Development and Research Grant	Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	45Camp Accelerator	VertueLab	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ignition: Collegiate Founders Program	16 Tech Community Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Matching Fund	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	$7M
Foundation	Biotech Funding Program	Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Global NY Fund	Fuzehub Inc	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	Render Competition	Access Ventures Inc	Rolling	$100K

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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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