Grants for Startups

Last updated August 19, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	TMRF Environmental Award	Northstar Community Foundation	April 30, 2027	$25K – $100K
State	SBIR/STTR Match Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	June 30, 2027	$100 – $25M
Foundation	ITServe Fastest Growing Company Award	Itserve Alliance Inc	November 11, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Imagine H2O Asia Accelerator	Imagine H2O Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 2 Grant	Government of Yukon	Rolling	$30K – $100K
Foundation	Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Start.Pivot.Grow	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network (MAIN)	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	$3.5M – $12.4M
Foundation	Catalyst Fund	Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc	Rolling	Varies
Federal	NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program	U.S. National Science Foundation	Rolling	From $5M
Foundation	ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund	Hawaii Investment Ready	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MBDA Capital Readiness Program	Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment	Rolling	$100M
Foundation	MSCRF Commercialization Program RFA Grant	Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Hunter's Grants Program	Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SPRINT Challenge (Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology)	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$200K – $750K
Foundation	Water Innovation Pilot Fund	Imagine H2O Inc	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Small Business Investment Forum (SBIF) Business Plan Competition	Martinsville-henry County Economic	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	SURGE - Supporting U.S. Regional Growth and Entrepreneurship	Us Ignite Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YippityDoo Big Idea Grant	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TTAC Proof of Concept Program	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Circular Innovation Challenge	Seattle Good Business Network	Rolling	$10K

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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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