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.
SBIR/STTR Funding Programs Overview: Federal funding programs that support innovations with potential military applications. Key Features: - Non-dilutive funding - allows founders to maintain…
SBIR/STTR Match Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-2382 - Program: SBIR/STTR Match Program - Announcement Type: Modified - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…
SBIR/STTR Match Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The SBIR/STTR…
SBIR/STTR Matching Fund Overview: A strategic initiative developed and administered by LaunchTN to advance the commercialization of technology innovation and job creation across Tennessee. The…
SBIR/STTR Outreach Program Overview: An outreach and support program administered by BioConnect Iowa to help Iowa startups secure federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business…
SBY Brand Boost Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Downtown Salisbury, Maryland only Background: A partnership between the Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship, the City…
SC Launch Inc. Investment Program Program Name: SC Launch Inc. - SCRA Member Company Investment Program Geographic Scope: South Carolina Background: SC Launch Inc. is SCRA's venture capital…
Scholarships 2026 Overview: STARTedUP Foundation scholarship program for high school students, funded through partnerships with Indiana colleges, universities, and trade schools. Geographic Scope:…
School Enterprise Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teach A Man To Fish Foundation Amount: Up to £1,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The School Enterprise Challenge is an innovative…
Seed Fund Purpose: Supports pre-revenue and early-revenue tech startups by providing working capital for prototype development and marketing. Target Audience: Pre-revenue and early-revenue tech…
Seed Grant Overview Funder: Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) Geographic Scope: National (34 states, DC, and Puerto Rico) Purpose: Support educational leaders and entrepreneurs who want to grow…
SEED Lab Pre-Accelerator Program Type: 8-month pre-accelerator for social entrepreneurs Overview: Caravanserai's signature 8-month pre-accelerator designed to empower a new generation of social…
Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM) Funder: Delta Regional Authority Award Amount: $265,226 Status: Seedco received this grant on May 20, 2015 Program Duration: Two-year pilot…
SHRMLabs WorkplaceTech Accelerator Status: Active accelerator program Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: HR technology startups, workplace innovation, future of work solutions Overview: An 8-week…
Overview _NOTE: Applications for the PROMISE Act Grant program are currently closed. Please note, as of April 9, 2025, the Minnesota legislature is currently considering changes to the requirements…
Small Business Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Program Status: NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Geographic Scope: City of Albany Award Amounts: - Standard grants: $5,000 up to $25,000 - Microgrants:…
Small Business Initiative (SBI) Overview: The NSEDC Small Business Initiative is a competitive grant program that helps spur economic activity and job growth by supporting entrepreneurs in developing…
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Grant Program This program is designed to match funds for Wyoming companies who have been awarded Phase…
Small Business Investment Forum (SBIF) Business Plan Competition Funder: Partnership of City of Martinsville, Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, EDC, HD Web Studio, Patrick Henry…
Small Business Start-up Grants Overview: Small Business Start-up Grants were specifically designed for members interested in starting a new contracting business that creates union jobs for…