Grants for Startups

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 547 active grants for startups in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 13 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; 25 with a published date

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West Kentucky Innovation Challenge Sprocket Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An initiative led by Monica Bilak, Executive Director of Sprocket, designed to spark collaboration, creativity, and growth across the region for innovative startups and businesses.	Not published	Varies
Tory Burch Fellows Program Tory Burch Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K A year-long fellowship program designed to provide women entrepreneurs with tools, platform, and capital to grow their businesses.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Farmer's Market Program Built Oregon · Foundation Not published · Varies A program that positions farmer's markets as platforms where Oregon founders can connect directly with consumers. The program fosters authentic relationships and immediate feedback to drive continuous improvement and brand awareness.	Not published	Varies
Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 1 New York Farm Viability Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K There are two funding opportunities under the Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program: Track 1 and Track 2.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Tech Skilling Grants - Registered Tech Apprenticeship Program For-M Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Covers up to $5K of occupational skills training for registered tech apprentices. Grant supports customized talent development while minimizing out-of-pocket training costs incurred.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Morgan Startup Grants Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K The Burton D. Morgan Foundation's Morgan Startup Grants program (launched 2021) provides catalytic microgrants — often under $500, with a typical size around $1,500 — to for-profit ventures, disseminated through nonprofit partner…	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Freed Fellowship Grant Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K	Not published	$500 – $3K
Rural Investment Accelerator OCAST Funding (Science & Tech) · State Not published · Varies Brings to life the biggest innovations and brightest ideas rural Oklahomans have to offer. Accelerator program focused on rural innovation and entrepreneurship.	Not published	Varies
Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition - Round III Greater Rochester Enterprise Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3M An unprecedented business competition focusing on enhancing the emerging food and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier regions of New York State.	Not published	$3M
Accelerator Grants Program The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miami Foundation developed the Accelerator Grants program to recognize individuals, groups and nonprofits showing strong momentum around solutions addressing key issue areas and demonstrating the ability to achieve more.	Not published	Varies
GroWest Coalition - KY Innovation Funding Sprocket Inc · Foundation Not published · $322K	Not published	$322K
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K	Rolling	Up to $2K
Jake Jabs Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jake Jabs Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students pursuing degrees in business or entrepreneurship. This scholarship aims to foster innovative thinkers who can tackle real-world challenges.	Not published	Varies
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity · Foundation Not published · $500K – $2.5M The Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, initiated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to foster the growth of clean energy contractor businesses and nonprofits.	Not published	$500K – $2.5M
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing equipment to promote alternative energy, advanced transportation and…	Not published	Varies
Venture Debt Fund Invest Nebraska Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Venture Debt Financing provides a bridge prior to a round of fundraising or an extension of runway post-funding. This financing structure is primarily for venture-backed companies and typically includes warrants.	Not published	Varies
Golden Tickets Lab Central Inc · Foundation Not published · Sponsor-funded residency (1 year) plus funding Unique sponsorship opportunities provided by key partners, offering one year of LabCentral residency and funding to promising startups with innovative ideas.	Not published	Sponsor-funded residency (1 year) plus funding
South Pitch Program New Orleans Film & Video Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A pitch competition program for filmmakers from the South with two tracks: Narrative and Documentary. Winners receive cash awards and additional opportunities.	Not published	$10K
Innovation Grant to Start-Up a New Child Care Program (MO) Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Varies Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education.	Not published	Varies
Green Building Cluster Study & Southern Vermont Business Innovation Accelerator Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · $265K – $530K Mitigate economic impacts of Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant closure (began January 2015, continuing through 2020). Help replace jobs being lost due to staff reductions.	Not published	$265K – $530K
Artpreneur Launch Grants Semans Art Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2022, a pilot round of Artpreneur Launch Grants were awarded to UNCSA alumni to support creative start-ups and creative projects.	Not published	Varies
Elm City Opportunity Fund Central Maine Growth Council · Foundation Not published · Varies A qualified opportunity fund established by Central Maine Growth Council to facilitate investment in the Waterville Opportunity Zone.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava Innovation Awards Greater Baltimore Committee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K Recognition and funding program for student-founded startups from Maryland colleges and universities advancing innovative, market-ready solutions.	Not published	$50K
Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program Great Northern Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $1.4M GNDC has been awarded $1,383,928.58 from the Montana Department of Commerce's Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program to support tourism-related businesses across Northeastern Montana.	Rolling	$1.4M

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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 5, 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 active listings, the leading 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 active grant in this category.

When are grants for startups due?

Of 547 grants listed, 61 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 145 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 316 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% 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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