Grants for Startups

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 547 active grants for startups in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 12 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; 24 with a published date

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Initiators Fellowship Grant The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K The Initiators Fellowship supports early-stage entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota focused on social and environmental challenges.	Not published	$30K
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $15M – $1B	Not published	$15M – $1B
WorkplaceTech Accelerator Program SHRM Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $120K – $500K A premier global accelerator program for early-stage, growth-driven technology startups focused on HR and the future of work. The program is backed by a network of over 300,000 HR and business executive members across 165 countries.	Not published	$120K – $500K
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Project Support Grant Missouri Technology Corporation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $500K The Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) program, led by the Missouri Technology Corporation, aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.	Not published	$150K – $500K
Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program Growth Organization of Topekashawnee CO · Foundation Not published · Varies To create sustainable and inclusive economic impact that increases prosperity, job quality, and quality of life for residents by providing grant incentives to help small business owners and startups invest in their businesses to support…	Not published	Varies
MassCEC CriticalMass Program Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The MassCEC CriticalMass Program supports growth-stage climatetech startups by providing up to $1,000,000 in grant funding, specialized services, and partner matchmaking.	Not published	Up to $1M
Future of Work Accelerator Grant Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K A program of HP Inc. and the HP Foundation In an increasingly digital world, people without access to technology and the skills to use it are often locked out of economic opportunity.	Not published	$100K
Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program Exelon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program, funded by the Exelon Foundation, aims to support innovative start-ups focused on climate change solutions within Exelon's service territories.	Not published	Varies
TechTown Startup Fund Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Grant program designed to support Black tech founders at the earliest stages of business development, addressing the funding gap between idea validation and revenue generation.	Not published	Up to $10K
Austin J. Hart Entrepreneurial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Northern Colorado · Foundation Not published · $5K Easily learn more about the Austin J. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 29 Jan 2027.	Not published	$5K
Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) Program Right Place Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Market Pathways Program New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A structured venture creation program focused on validating market demand and building the foundation for new companies based on NJIT research.	Not published	Varies
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was designed to generate economic development activity in the region by facilitating the growth of new companies and relocation of existing businesses to the City of Wilkes-Barre.	Not published	Varies
Activate Investor Partnership Program Activate Global Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program designed to bring together mission-aligned early-stage investors and Activate cohort companies to provide pre-seed investment capital to fellows at critical milestones.	Not published	Varies
AIM-HI Accelerator Fund (Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund) National Foundation For Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies A disruptive funding model designed to accelerate cancer innovations from laboratory bench to patients at their bedside, bridging the "valley of death" between basic research breakthroughs and clinical application.	Not published	Varies
Echoing Green Climate Fellowship Echoing Green Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K – $90K	Not published	$80K – $90K
CORI Innovation Fund Center on Rural Innovation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) is a qualified opportunity zone fund established to invest in growth businesses across rural America.	Not published	Varies
PRCF: Barbara A. Wolford Farming Operation Grant Fund Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the PRCF: Barbara A. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 01 May 2026. Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
Detroit Startup Fund Detroit Economic Growth Association · Foundation Not published · $300K A DEGC-administered grant program supporting innovative startups in Detroit. Round 2 was launched to fuel job creation and startup growth.	Not published	$300K
Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program Montana Business Assistance Connection · Foundation Not published · Varies Business must meet ALL of the following: Business must meet NONE of the following exclusions:	Not published	Varies
Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant Global Resilience Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant supports innovative urban solutions that address resilience challenges in informal contexts.	Not published	Up to $50K
Back to Better: Creative Resilience Grants Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Back to Better: Creative Resilience Grants aim to support independent artists and creative business owners in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon Counties, who are still facing challenges due to the pandemic.	Not published	$3K
Agribusiness Innovation Grant - Inquiry less than $30,000 Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Agribusiness Innovation Grant offers funding up to $30,000 to support innovative projects in the agribusiness sector. This initiative encourages transformative ideas that enhance value chains in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.	Not published	Up to $200K
Minority Business Funding (Future Program) National Independent Venue Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies NIVF will provide seed funding for an annual cohort of new venue operators and/or promoters with minority status. Applicants must have minority status, including:	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 4, 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, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 145 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 317 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% 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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