VENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Social Business Match Program (SBMP) Overview: A Program-Related Investment (PRI) initiative designed to help social businesses access seed capital for growth. Geographic Scope: - Minnesota, North…
Grants for Startups
Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 537 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
537 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What grants for startups are open right now?
Up to US $15,000
Social Shifters · Rolling / Open Foundation
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Social Shifters Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge…
GIOVANNI ARMENISE-HARVARD · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sofinnova Biovelocita Call for Ideas for innovative bio-tech startups Funder: Giovanni Armenise Harvard Foundation in partnership with Sofinnova Partners Geographic Scope: International Focus Areas:…
Approximately $750,000
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
South Carolina Medical Device Alliance (MDA) Funder: U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) - Regional Innovation Strategies Competition 2018 Partners: Medical University of South Carolina,…
$10,000
NEW ORLEANS FILM & VIDEO SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
South Pitch Program Overview: A pitch competition program for filmmakers from the South with two tracks: Narrative and Documentary. Winners receive cash awards and additional opportunities.…
GREATER WILKES-BARRE INDUSTRIAL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Status: No longer accepting new applications as of 2026-04-03 Overview: The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was designed to generate economic development activity in…
GREATER WILKES-BARRE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Status: No longer accepting new applications at this time. Overview: The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was launched to generate economic development activity in…
$500 per grant
VENTURES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Spring Mini-Grants Program Organization: Ventures (Seattle, WA) Website: venturesnonprofit.org Program Overview The Spring Mini-Grant program has been deployed annually since 2020 to provide support…
$200,000 - $750,000
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY CAPITAL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
SPRINT Challenge Amount: $200,000 - $750,000 per award Status: Completed (awards announced April 2021) Geographic Scope: United States (25 states and Puerto Rico) Focus Areas: - Pandemic response…
US $10,000 - US $500,000
BEAM Circular Accelerator · Rolling / Open Foundation
Stanislaus Wet Lab & Training Facilities Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BEAM Circular Accelerator Amount: US $10,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Stanislaus Wet Lab &…
Up to $30,000
GRAND FORKS REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation
Start Up Grand Forks Status: Pilot program (three-year) Geographic Scope: Grand Forks, North Dakota Focus Areas: Seed funding for entrepreneurs and small business startups Overview: Start Up Grand…
Tax incentives valued as no income tax, sales tax, property tax, franchise fees, or business/corporate state or local taxes for 10 years
FUZEHUB INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
START-UP NY Funder: New York State Geographic Scope: New York State, on or near eligible university or college campuses Focus Areas: Advanced manufacturing, biotech and life sciences, computers and…
Up to US $90,000
United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Start-up Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation Amount: Up to US $90,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Start-Up Research Grant aims to…
Varies
Van Ness Group Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Start.Pivot.Grow Overview: Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street. Contact for Information: - Email: info@vannessmainstreet.org - Phone: 202.421.7825 - Address: 3503 Connecticut Ave.…
$1,600,000
ENTREPRENEUR STARTUP BUSINESS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Startup Competition Funder: Arch Grants Geographic Scope: St. Louis, Missouri Award Type: Grants and Fellowship Overview Arch Grants' annual Startup Competition awards significant funding to…
RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
StartUP Respite Grant Program Overview: Provides funding for new respite programs or businesses in Wisconsin. Application requests are accepted throughout the year. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin…
SHENANDOAH COMMUNITY CAPITAL FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Startup Shenandoah Valley (S2V) Overview: A regional business mentorship program providing customized coaching, tailored mentoring, and support on all aspects of running a successful business for…
Varies
Economic Opportunity Grants · Rolling / Open State
The Startup State Initiative celebrates, inspires, and empowers Utah entrepreneurs and those who support them. Funding sources include small business loans, grants, venture capital, angel investors,…
MAUI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Startup Weekend Maui Scholarship Funder: Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) Purpose: To provide scholarship support for participation in Startup Weekend Maui event. Geographic Scope: Maui County…
$25,000,000
REV1 VENTURES · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
State Auto Labs Corporate Venture Fund Overview: A $25 million corporate venture fund launched by State Auto Labs in partnership with Rev1 Ventures to support InsurTech and FinTech startups driving…
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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