Grants for Startups

Last updated August 19, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) - Tax Credit Program	Sc Launch Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Microenterprise Loan Program	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Request for Information (RFI): Technical Assistance Program for Strategic Hydrogen End-Uses	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Shoreline Platform Subscription	Seaworthy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illumina for Startups Grants	Illumina, Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alliance Prize in Circular Solutions for Flexibles	Alliance to End Plastic Waste Inc	Rolling	$3M
Foundation	Startup Shenandoah Valley (S2V)	Shenandoah Community Capital Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IDEApitch Prize Competition	The Idea Village Inc	Rolling	$100K – $250K
State	Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI)	Economic Opportunity Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Jump-Start Program Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Charter School Program (CSP) Grant	New Schools for Alabama	Rolling	$1M – $1.5M
Foundation	SmartSTART Business Plan Competition	Martinsville-henry County Economic	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	West Kentucky Innovation Challenge	Sprocket Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tory Burch Fellows Program	Tory Burch Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Farmer's Market Program	Built Oregon	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 1	New York Farm Viability Institute Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Tech Skilling Grants - Registered Tech Apprenticeship Program	For-m Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Freed Fellowship Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition - Round III	Greater Rochester Enterprise	Rolling	$3M
Foundation	Accelerator Grants Program	The Miami Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GroWest Coalition - KY Innovation Funding	Sprocket Inc	Rolling	$322K
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP)	Lehigh Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Jake Jabs Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M

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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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