Grants for Startups

Last updated August 18, 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
State	Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Venture Debt Fund	Invest Nebraska Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Golden Tickets	Lab Central Inc	Rolling	Sponsor-funded residency (1 year) plus funding
Foundation	South Pitch Program	New Orleans Film & Video Society Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Innovation Grant to Start-Up a New Child Care Program (MO)	Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Green Building Cluster Study & Southern Vermont Business Innovation Accelerator	Brattleboro Development Credit Corp	Rolling	$265K – $530K
Foundation	Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants	Fond Du Lac Area Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Artpreneur Launch Grants	Semans Art Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elm City Opportunity Fund	Central Maine Growth Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava Innovation Awards	Greater Baltimore Committee Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program	Great Northern Development Corporation	Rolling	$1.4M
Foundation	Small Business Start-up Grants	Carpenter Contractor Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Innovation Network	Center on Rural Innovation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bishop Family Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tech Tailgates	Research Park Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Prisma Innovation Maturation Fund	Clemson University Research Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR and STTR Programs	Middle Michigan Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Health Innovation Technology Challenge	United Way Foundation of Metropolitan	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	United for Business	United Way of Southeast Louisiana	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Diabetes Innovation Challenge Grant	American Diabetes Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tiny News Collective Membership/Founder Program	The Tiny News Collective Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Michigan Rise Purchase Order (P.O.) Financing	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	$230K
Foundation	Artpreneur Launch Grants	University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	eHealth Solutions Challenge	Colorado Smart Cities Alliance	Rolling	Varies

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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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