Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 543 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
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…
Render Capital Early-Stage Investments Description: Early-stage risk capital program providing flexible financing to local entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana through multiple…
Render Competition Description: An annual startup competition awarding early-stage risk capital to local entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Status: Launched February 11, 2025…
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: 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,…
Revolving Loan Program Funder: Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) Overview: SMPDD promotes economic development through loan programs designed to supplement other…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.