Grants for Startups

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 547 active grants for startups in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 12 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 268 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Grants tracked: 547; from 356 funders
Median award: $50K; middle half $10K–$253K
Total listed funding: $104.2M; across 268 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 61; 24 with a published date

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Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 2 Grant Government of Yukon · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K The Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund - Tier 2 aims to foster economic development by funding projects that enhance business innovation, sustainability, and planning.	Not published	$30K – $100K
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant, offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, aims to support businesses with funding for technology commercialization and alternative energy projects.	Not published	Varies
Start.Pivot.Grow Van Ness Group Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street.	Not published	Varies
Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship Salisbury University · State Not published · Varies The Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a dynamic hub where entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses can access resources, support, and opportunities to develop and grow their ventures.	Not published	Varies
Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network (MAIN) Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit · Foundation Not published · $3.5M – $12.4M Hardware and software accelerator focusing on mobility and electrification technology startups, part of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant initiative.	Not published	$3.5M – $12.4M
Catalyst Fund Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An RPA Sponsored Project that provides grant capital and mentoring to early-stage startups focused on impact and innovation.	Not published	Varies
ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund Hawaii Investment Ready · Foundation Not published · Varies Hawaiʻi's first catalytic capital fund helping to shift the narrative of economic investment and change in Hawaiʻi.	Not published	Varies
MBDA Capital Readiness Program Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board Inc · Foundation Not published · $100M	Not published	$100M
MSCRF Commercialization Program RFA Grant Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The MSCRF Commercialization Program aims to advance human stem cell research for the prevention and treatment of diseases.	Not published	Up to $500K
JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program Jamestownstutsman Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Hunter's Grants Program Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Hunter's Fund distributes grants to young entrepreneurs and creative individuals pursuing projects in performing arts, music, computer science, and entrepreneurship.	Not published	Varies
SPRINT Challenge (Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology) New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · $200K – $750K The SPRINT Challenge was launched to harness America's entrepreneurial potential to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic through entrepreneurship and innovation.	Not published	$200K – $750K
Water Innovation Pilot Fund Imagine H2O Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M Funding program supporting pilot projects and demonstration of water innovation solutions. Provides capital for deploying and testing water technology solutions globally.	Not published	$1M
Small Business Investment Forum (SBIF) Business Plan Competition Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp · Foundation Not published · $10K Encourage small business development and job creation through funding and support for new and young businesses. Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation	Not published	$10K
SURGE - Supporting U.S. Regional Growth and Entrepreneurship US Ignite Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SURGE is a new National Science Foundation-funded program announced as a complement to NSF TIP's existing investments in regional innovation ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Soft Landing Program provides eligible foreign companies seeking a physical presence in the U.S. up to $10,000 in funding towards rent, services and other market entry costs through a statewide network of incubators and accelerators.	Not published	Varies
YippityDoo Big Idea Grant Van Ness Group Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street.	Not published	Varies
TTAC Proof of Concept Program Tennessee Technology Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies A proof of concept program offered through the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) and administered by LaunchTN. Limited information is available in the provided materials.	Not published	Varies
Circular Innovation Challenge Seattle Good Business Network DBA Good Business Network of Washington · Foundation Not published · $10K Judging Criteria (Point-based system, up to 100 points): The Circular Innovation Challenge is a business pitch competition focused on identifying and scaling innovative manufactured product ideas that use prominent waste or recycled…	Not published	$10K
76West Clean Energy Competition Tompkins County Area Development Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M – $20M An unparalleled competition focused on growing entrepreneurs and attracting resources from the U.S. and around the world to build clean energy businesses and jobs in New York State's Southern Tier region.	Not published	$1M – $20M
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant P4L dba Lemonade Day · Foundation Not published · $262K The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awarded Lemonade Day $262,000 to expand the national youth entrepreneurship program in the Pacific Northwest region. The grant supports launching new Lemonade Day communities in the Northwest.	Not published	$262K
Next Stage Fund Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Next Stage Fund is a signature component of AAEDC's Arundel Defense Tech Toolbox, designed to assist technology companies at the mezzanine stage of growth—businesses that have launched, invested in themselves at the early stage…	Not published	$50K – $250K
MIT Solve: 10th Anniversary Global Challenge Grant Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Foundation Not published · $100K Ten years ago, we launched Solve on a simple bet: the best solutions to global challenges are out there —and it’s our job to find them, fund them, and help them scale. Since then, the world has been reshaped.	Not published	$100K
CalRecycle- Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Foundation Not published · $150K – $3M The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program to support funding for reverse vending machines.	Not published	$150K – $3M

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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

How much money do grants for startups award?

Of the 547 grants for startups Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 268 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $253K. The largest is $7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for startups?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are OCAST Funding (Science & Tech) (9), Michigan State University Research Foundation (8), National Institutes of Health (8), The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) (7), and Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc (6). In all, 356 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for startups due?

Of 547 grants listed, 61 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 145 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 317 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in October–December.

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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