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.
RISE Program Program Type: 14-week Entrepreneurial Training Program Purpose: Ensure emerging businesses have foundational knowledge and resources to start successfully, with focus on business…
Rockville MOVE Program Program Name: Rockville MOVE Program Status: Open Geographic Scope: City of Rockville, Maryland Focus Areas: Business relocation, expansion, and job creation in high-growth…
Rooted Philanthropic Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rooted Philanthropic Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Rooted Philanthropic Grant is dedicated to supporting the East Side of Saint Paul…
Rural Innovation Initiative (RII) Status: Active program Overview: The Rural Innovation Initiative is a technical assistance program supporting rural communities working to create digital economy…
Rural Innovation Network Status: Active community of practice Overview: The Rural Innovation Network is a growing consortium of small towns engaged in building digital economy ecosystems. It…
Rural Jump-Start Grant Program Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Geographic Scope: Rural, economically distressed counties in Colorado designated as…
Rural Jump-Start Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Rural…
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro…
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program The purpose of RMAP is to support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises, each as defined in 7 CFR 4280.302.…
Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP) Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural…
SACT Grant - Track 1: Lab to Market Program Type: University research commercialization grant Geographic Scope: South Carolina Focus Areas: - Translational research and use-inspired research -…
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing…
Salt Lick Incubator- Artist Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Salt Lick Incubator Incorporated Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Salt Lick Incubator offers…
Salute to Small Business Awards - Entrepreneur Award Funder: Commerce Lexington Inc., Lexington, Kentucky Program Overview: Commerce Lexington Inc. has honored small business contributions to the…
SBA 504 Loan Program Overview: The SBA 504 Loan Program is designed to help small business owners acquire fixed assets — commercial real estate and/or long-life machinery and equipment — without the…
SBA 504 Loan Program Funder: Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) in partnership with TRPDD (Tombigbee Regional Planning and Development District) Overview: SBA 504 loans…
SBA Microloan Type: Flexible Small Business Loan Overview: SBA Microloans provide flexible capital to meet unique business needs, ideal for businesses without extensive financial history. Award…
SBIR and STTR Programs Status: Active/Open Program Names: - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Overview: These programs enable small businesses to…
SBIR-IMAT Funding Opportunity Funder: National Cancer Institute (NCI) Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program Program Type: SBIR companion announcement Geographic Scope: United…
SBIR/STTR Funding Programs Overview: Central Maine Growth Council provides information and support for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal…