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.
Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program: Product Development and Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Last Updated: February 19,…
AI MicroGrant Purpose: Designed to support startups and small businesses who need small amounts of financial assistance to implement or integrate AI components in their business operations that…
AIM-HI Accelerator Fund Funder: National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) Purpose: A disruptive funding model designed to accelerate cancer innovations from laboratory bench to patients at their…
Alderson Program in Entrepreneurship Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Alderson Program in Entrepreneurship Scholarship at…
Alliance Prize in Circular Solutions for Flexibles Overview: The Alliance Prize was launched in April 2022 to help scale and ultimately commercialize technological innovation by connecting it with…
America's Startup Contest Overview: A national undergraduate collegiate startup competition to spotlight early-stage business ideas. Status: Currently closed. Semi-finalists will be notified in…
Utah's APEX Accelerator helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) federal, state, and local entities.
Arch Grants Growth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Nature Conservancy Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview Arch Grants Growth Grants The Arch Grants Growth Grants…
Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship Overview: A yearlong program that helps independent Native artists pursue art as a way to build a business to support themselves and their families.…
Artist Scholarship for CO.STARTERS Overview: The Jackson Arts Council offers scholarships for local artists to participate in CO.STARTERS, a 9-week entrepreneurship program that equips aspiring…
Artpreneur Launch Grants Status: Applications are not being accepted at this time. Overview: In 2022, a pilot round of Artpreneur Launch Grants were awarded to UNCSA alumni to support creative…
Artpreneur Launch Grants Status: Applications are not being accepted at this time. Overview: In 2022, a pilot round of Artpreneur Launch Grants were awarded to UNCSA alumni. The program provided…
Augmented Reality Development Challenge Partners: US Ignite and Facebook Reality Labs Status: Applications are now closed (past deadline: December 11, 2020) Program Type: Development challenge with…
Austin J. Hart Entrepreneurial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Avanzar Small Business Accelerator and Scaling Program Program Name: Avanzar ('Advance' in Spanish) Funder: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) with investment from Wells Fargo &…
AYAInvest Overview: AYAInvest is the AYA Foundation's grant-making initiative dedicated to fueling the growth of Black-owned businesses and innovative startups across Colorado. Purpose Designed to…
B:Side Credit Builder Program Overview: A lending program designed for entrepreneurs who need access to capital while working on improving their credit standing. Award Amount: $10,000 in working…
Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Babson Foundation's…
Back to Better: $3,000 Resilience Grants for Artists & Creative Businesses: PA Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centre County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: September…
Back to Better: Creative Resilience Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centre County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Back to Better: Creative…