Grants for Startups

Last updated August 17, 2026

There are currently 537 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
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
Foundation	Jack B. Piatt Entrepreneur Scholarship	Piatt Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Moontower Ball Award	Notley Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Colorado Startup Loan Fund	Community Enterprise Development	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	AI MicroGrant	Elevate Rapid City	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant	Missouri Technology Corporation	Rolling	$150K – $500K
Foundation	Prospera Loan Program	Gallatin Development Corporation Dba	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Echoing Green Global Fellowship	Echoing Green Inc	Rolling	$80K – $90K
Foundation	Innovation Fund	Hacking for Defense Incorporated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CURF Inventor's Club Award	Clemson University Research Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship (New York)	Activate Global Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Initiators Fellowship Grant	The Bush Foundation	Rolling	$30K
State	ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$15M – $1B
Foundation	WorkplaceTech Accelerator Program	Shrm Foundation Inc	Rolling	$120K – $500K
Foundation	Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Project Support Grant	Missouri Technology Corporation	Rolling	$150K – $500K
Foundation	Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program	Growth Organization of Topekashawnee Co	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MassCEC CriticalMass Program Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Future of Work Accelerator Grant	Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program	Exelon Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TechTown Startup Fund	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Austin J. Hart Entrepreneurial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern	Rolling	$5K

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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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