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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Small Business Start-up Grants Carpenter Contractor Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Small Business Start-up Grants were specifically designed for members interested in starting a new contracting business that creates union jobs for carpenters.	Not published	Varies
Rural Innovation Network Center on Rural Innovation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Innovation Network is a growing consortium of small towns engaged in building digital economy ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Bishop Family Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bishop Family Scholarship at Montana State University supports students admitted to the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship.	Not published	Varies
Tech Tailgates Research Park Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community networking events that bring Louisiana's tech community together by blending innovation with LSU football game day atmosphere.	Not published	Varies
Prisma Innovation Maturation Fund Clemson University Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Prisma Innovation Maturation Fund is a joint funding and collaboration program designed to increase applied research collaborations between Clemson University health research faculty and Prisma Health clinicians.	Not published	Varies
SBIR and STTR Programs Middle Michigan Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies These programs enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization.	Not published	Varies
Health Innovation Technology Challenge United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas · Foundation Not published · $1M Entrepreneurial venture winners receive consultative support from the BCBS C1 Innovation Lab, which works with health care startups to broaden the impact of innovative products and services.	Not published	$1M
United for Business United Way of Southeast Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies A small business accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, build financial stability and expand their businesses across Southeast Louisiana.	Not published	Varies
Diabetes Innovation Challenge Grant American Diabetes Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diabetes Innovation Challenge Grant, hosted by the American Diabetes Association, invites emerging companies to propose innovative solutions addressing the daily challenges faced by individuals with diabetes.	Not published	Varies
Tiny News Collective Membership/Founder Program The Tiny News Collective Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A membership program for new and early-stage local news founders providing coaching, tools, resources and strategic support to launch and grow community-rooted news organizations.	Rolling	Varies
Michigan Rise Purchase Order (P.O.) Financing Michigan State University Research Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $230K Working capital financing for startups and high-tech companies to fulfill large orders, manage cash flow, and support sustainable business growth. Financing is tied directly to specific purchase orders from customers.	Rolling	$230K
Artpreneur Launch Grants University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2022, a pilot round of Artpreneur Launch Grants were awarded to UNCSA alumni. The program provided support for creative start-ups and creative projects led by alumni.	Not published	Varies
eHealth Solutions Challenge Colorado Smart Cities Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies A challenge program launched in partnership with the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation and the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, aimed at identifying and supporting innovative healthcare technology solutions.	Not published	Varies
Jack B. Piatt Entrepreneur Scholarship Piatt Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Commercialization Network (OCN) OCAST Funding (Science & Tech) · State Not published · Varies Statewide resource that centralizes Oklahoma's entrepreneurial system strengths. Provides tech startups with resources, expertise, and connections.	Not published	Varies
Moontower Ball Award Notley Impact · Foundation Not published · Varies Moontower Ball is Notley's annual gala event honoring Austinites driving community impact. The event recognizes changemakers across multiple categories through the Notley Changemaker Award.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Startup Loan Fund Community Enterprise Development · Foundation Rolling · Up to $150K OEDIT has partnered with eight mission-driven lenders to provide micro-loans under $150,000 to small business owners and entrepreneurs needing capital to start, restart, or restructure a business.	Rolling	Up to $150K
AI MicroGrant Elevate Rapid City · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to support startups and small businesses who need small amounts of financial assistance to implement or integrate AI components in their business operations that ultimately lead to broad adoption of AI in the community.	Not published	Varies
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant Missouri Technology Corporation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $500K The Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant, provided by the Missouri Technology Corporation, aims to enhance the growth of high-tech companies in Missouri.	Not published	$150K – $500K
Prospera Loan Program Gallatin Development Corporation DBA Prospera · Foundation Rolling · Up to $400K The Prospera Loan Program offers flexible financing solutions tailored to entrepreneurs and community projects to help local businesses launch, expand, and succeed.	Rolling	Up to $400K
Echoing Green Global Fellowship Echoing Green Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K – $90K	Not published	$80K – $90K
Innovation Fund Hacking for Defense Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Innovation Fund is Common Mission's strategic investment engine designed to protect American innovation and entrepreneurship by investing in bold ideas, emerging technologies, mission-driven student teams, and young founders solving…	Rolling	Varies
CURF Inventor's Club Award Clemson University Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CURF Inventor's Club Award honors Clemson University inventors who have successfully commercialized technologies through licensing or other commercialization activities.	Not published	Varies
Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship (New York) Activate Global Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A state-funded fellowship program supporting scientists and engineers developing carbon-tech innovations, administered by Activate in partnership with NYSERDA.	Not published	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

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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