VertueLab · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Grants for Startups
Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 543 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
543 grants
Foundation
Updated daily
What grants for startups are open right now?
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MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$40,000 total (10 scholarships at $3,000 each for undergraduate; 5 scholarships at $2,000 each for CTE/trade school)
COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
$500 - $5,000,000
PURCHASE AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
PADD Loan Programs Overview: The Purchase Area Development District lends to many businesses, from startups to multi-million-dollar expansion projects. The PADD Business Department has loan programs…
Free (estimated value $1,000+)
NEW JERSEY INNOVATION INSTITUTE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Paul Profeta Community Entrepreneurship Program Overview: A free 9-session entrepreneurship workshop developed by Paul Profeta to meet the underserved needs of budding entrepreneurs in the Newark, NJ…
Economic Progress Alliance · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
PEDFA – Tax Exempt Bond Financing Funder: Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania, specifically Crawford County Overview: PEDFA provides…
Economic Progress Alliance · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
PEDFA – Taxable Bond Financing Funder: Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania, specifically Crawford County Overview: PEDFA provides…
Up to $5,000
Maine Technology Institute · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Phase 0 KickStarter Grant Overview: MTI offers Phase 0 KickStarter funds to companies needing help in defraying the costs of writing a Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal. Purpose: To help small businesses…
US $10,000 - US $75,000
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Entrepreneurship Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh…
MINNESOTA BLACK COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Planning & Visioning Organizational Grants Funder: Minnesota Black Collective Foundation (BCFMN) Award Amount: $10,000 per organization Number of Grants: 15 organizations annually Geographic Scope:…
Up to US $100,000
Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery QuickFire Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Polyphonic AI…
Greater Salina Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
PRCF: Barbara A. Wolford Farming Operation Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the PRCF: Barbara A.…
Up to US $50,000
The Fund to Prevent Sexual Assault · Rolling / Open Foundation
PreventSA Incubator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund to Prevent Sexual Assault Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The PreventSA Incubator aims to reduce sexual…
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Prisma Innovation Maturation Fund Funder: Joint effort between Clemson University Division of Research and Health Sciences Center (HSC) at Prisma Health Geographic Scope: Clemson University and…
YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Youthbridge Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial…
BIOCONNECT IOWA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR) Loan Overview: A loan program administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to support early-stage commercialization activities for Iowa…
Up to $400,000
GALLATIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION DBA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Prospera Loan Program Overview: The Prospera Loan Program offers flexible financing solutions tailored to entrepreneurs and community projects to help local businesses launch, expand, and succeed.…
Up to $50,000
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
ProsperUs Detroit Lending Program Overview: The ProsperUs Detroit Lending program provides access to capital for start-up and existing small businesses that otherwise might not have access with…
PROVEG INTERNATIONAL INC · August 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation
ProVeg Incubator Fast-track To Impact Programme Overview: A free, curated 3-month incubation and acceleration programme designed to help startups build resilient alternative-protein companies and…
$10,000 award
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH BASKETBALL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
PYB Magic Academy - Youth Entrepreneurship Program Award Amount: $10,000 award (prize for winner) Geographic Scope: Philadelphia Focus Areas: Youth entrepreneurship and project-based learning for…
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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