Grants for Startups

Last updated August 13, 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	Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) Program	Right Place Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Market Pathways Program	New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program	Greater Wilkes-barre Industrial	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Activate Investor Partnership Program	Activate Global Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIM-HI Accelerator Fund (Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund)	National Foundation For Cancer Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Echoing Green Climate Fellowship	Echoing Green Inc	Rolling	$80K – $90K
Foundation	CORI Innovation Fund	Center on Rural Innovation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PRCF: Barbara A. Wolford Farming Operation Grant Fund	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detroit Startup Fund	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program	Montana Business Assistance Connection	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant	Global Resilience Partnership	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Back to Better: Creative Resilience Grants	Centre Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Agribusiness Innovation Grant - Inquiry less than $30,000	Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT)	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Minority Business Funding (Future Program)	National Independent Venue Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Value Chain Development Grant	Greenwave Organization Corp	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Scholarships 2026	Startedup Foundation Inc	Rolling	$15M
Foundation	Green Business Academy	Thrive New Orleans	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Individual and Boat Grant Application	National Rowing Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Pre-Seed Financing	DECD Funding Opportunities	Rolling	$15M
Foundation	Region 10 Business Loan Fund	Region 10 League for Economic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rockville MOVE Program	Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program	Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000	Rolling	$2K – $12K
Foundation	XI Accelerator - START Cohort	Exponential Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UTIC Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement for Undersea Technology Innovation	Undersea Technology Innovation Center	Rolling	From $20M

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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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