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.
Ray of Hope Accelerator Organization: The Biomimicry Institute Status: Active; accepting applications for 2026 cohort Award Amount: $15,000 in non-dilutive funding per selected startup Geographic…
Red Cedar Ventures Opportunity Fund Overview: Follow-on funding from Red Cedar Ventures as portfolio companies grow beyond pre-seed stage. Geographic Scope: Michigan, US Award Type: Equity investment…
Red Cedar Ventures Pre-Seed Fund Overview: Early-stage funding from Red Cedar Ventures to help startups launch and secure additional investment. Geographic Scope: Michigan, US Award Type: Equity…
Redemptive Imagination Studio Target Audience: Proven entrepreneurial leaders at a concept stage or venture inflection point Overview: Discern redemptive quests, explore new venture theses, design…
Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Grant Funder: RegenMed Development Organization (ReMDO) Location: Winston-Salem, NC, USA Status: Past grant opportunity (announced September 12, 2023) Overview…
Region 10 Business Loan Fund Funder: Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Geographic Scope: Region 10 service area (Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel…
The Department of Commerce Office of Renewable Fuels is creating a new technical assistance program to support key users of clean hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels. Expected to have funding…
Reset Tourism Fund Overview: The UnTours Foundation's flagship investment fund providing flexible and affordable capital to tourism entrepreneurs and businesses building a more sustainable,…
Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Resilience Partnership Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary…
Retail Accelerator Program Overview: An intensive accelerator program designed for consumer product companies new to the retail world. The program brings in expert instructors to cover topics…
Retail Pitch Program Overview: A hands-on coaching program that connects emerging consumer brands with top regional retailers. The program provides coaching and pitch development to help founders…
Rev1 Fund I Overview: Rev1 Fund I is a $22 million seed stage fund launched to support high-growth startups in the Columbus region. Status: Announced August 30, 2016 Geographic Scope: Central Ohio /…
Rev1 NCH Fund I (Life Sciences Fund) Overview: A $5.5 million fund created through partnership between Rev1 Ventures and Nationwide Children's Hospital to support healthcare innovation and…
Revolving Loan Program Funder: Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) Overview: SMPDD promotes economic development through loan programs designed to supplement other…
Revolving Loan Program Funder: Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) Purpose: A local pool of capital to promote rural economic development. The fund provides gap financing for start-up, expanding,…
RFP- Ocean Innovation Network- Track 2: Ocean Innovation Network Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: April…
Richard King Mellon Foundation Grant - Keystone Space Collaborative Award Amount: $250,000 Geographic Scope: Tri-State Region (Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio) Focus Areas: Space industry…
Rio Nuevo Impact Grants Status: Active with rolling application rounds Geographic Scope: Rio Nuevo District, Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Supporting small businesses at all stages of growth in the…
RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) Organization: Wireless Research Center (WRC) Focus: Internet of Things (IoT) startups Description: A high-touch 12-week accelerator program designed specifically for…
RIoT Scholarship Fund Organization: Wireless Research Center (WRC) Focus: Supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in wireless communications and IoT Description: A scholarship fund established in…