Grants for Startups

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 547 active grants for startups in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Value Chain Development Grant Greenwave Organization Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K GreenWave is offering grants to support teams of participants across regional kelp value chains as they tackle bottlenecks, improve infrastructure, and boost efficiency.	Not published	Up to $100K
Scholarships 2026 Startedup Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15M STARTedUP Foundation scholarship program for high school students, funded through partnerships with Indiana colleges, universities, and trade schools.	Not published	$15M
Green Business Academy Thrive New Orleans · Foundation Not published · Varies A 12-week curriculum offered by Thrive New Orleans designed for new and existing businesses that want to expand opportunities in the green infrastructure industry.	Not published	Varies
Individual and Boat Grant Application National Rowing Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for individual athletes and boat programs pursuing excellence in rowing. The National Rowing Foundation has been supporting U.S. National Rowing Teams since 1966.	Not published	Varies
Region 10 Business Loan Fund Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Business Loan Fund is part of Region 10's Small Business Resource Center, providing access to capital for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the region.	Rolling	Varies
Rockville MOVE Program Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Rolling · Varies For full grant information, visit the grant page on the City of Rockville website.	Rolling	Varies
Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program Paul & Edith Babson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $12K The Babson Foundation's Competitive Grants Program supports entrepreneurship, youth development, and urban environmental improvements in Greater Boston.	Not published	$2K – $12K
XI Accelerator - START Cohort Exponential Impact · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
UTIC Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement for Undersea Technology Innovation Undersea Technology Innovation Center · Foundation Not published · From $20M	Not published	From $20M
Cottage Industry Scholarship Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies HACA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 with mission to support Hawaii's culinary talent and locally grown products. Parent organization of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.	Not published	Varies
Catalyst Funding: Social Thinky Games Carina Initiatives Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K Carina is seeking to support the development of social thinky games - games where players build mastery of deep systems and mechanics through discovery, experiencing "aha moments" and engaging in creative problem-solving, logical…	Rolling	Up to $250K
Villano-ebbo Scholarship Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Villano-ebbo Scholarship Fund, managed by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports local students from the Greater Hartford region pursuing higher education in technology or entrepreneurship.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Hivers and Strivers Capital Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland · Foundation Ongoing · Varies	Ongoing	Varies
MarketShare Maine Center for Enterprise Development DBA Maine Center for Entrepreneurs · Foundation Not published · Varies One of MCE's flagship Food Accelerator Programs (since 2018) designed for established food & beverage companies looking to expand market reach and distribution. MCE has supported over 80 Maine food & beverage companies through this program.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) Program - Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub Central Michigan University Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · $2.7M	Not published	$2.7M
Limitless Space Institute Internship Program Limitless Space Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
E-Squared Scholarship Career Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K E-Squared is Career Partners' signature program celebrating more than 15 years of inspiring entrepreneurial thinking in Culpeper County.	Not published	$10K
I-Corps Support Clemson University Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CURF provides support for I-Corps (Innovation Corps) programs and initiatives. I-Corps is a National Science Foundation (NSF) program designed to help researchers translate their research into startup ventures.	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 open listings, the most active 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 open 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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