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.
TechTown Startup Fund Overview: Grant program designed to support Black tech founders at the earliest stages of business development, addressing the funding gap between idea validation and revenue…
Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) Overview: A 501(c)(3) community foundation program that invests human and financial capital in innovative enterprises. TVA aims to build and strengthen the…
Termeer Fellows Program Focus Areas: Values-driven leadership development for first-time CEOs and entrepreneurs in life sciences Target Audience: First-time CEOs and entrepreneurs across the globe…
Texas Woman's University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs Education Awards Funder: Texas Woman's University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 Geographic Scope: Texas…
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $175,000 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The J.M.K. Innovation Prize, awarded by The J.M. Kaplan…
The Lending Lab: Financial Solutions Built on Real-Time Intelligence Status: Active loan program; evolved from pioneering Microschool Loan Program Geographic Scope: National (United States) Focus…
The Niagara Cares SkillPointe Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SkillPointe Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Niagara Cares SkillPointe…
The Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award Funder: Evergreen Climate Innovations (in partnership with Nicor Gas) Status: Active Overview: Supports entrepreneurs who are making a positive environmental…
The Pitch Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Quad Cities Type: Grant competition for social entrepreneurs and nonprofits with innovative ideas Overview: "The Pitch" is a competitive…
The Rising Fund: Responsible AI Funding Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Rising Ventures Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Rising Fund by New Rising Ventures is a…
The Shoreline Platform Funder: Seaworthy Collective (Miami-based 501c3 nonprofit) Program Type: Subscription-based support platform for ocean/climate tech entrepreneurs Geographic Scope: Global Focus…
The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award Funder: Evergreen Climate Innovations (in partnership with U.S. Bank Foundation) Status: Active Overview: Award opportunity for cleantech entrepreneurs.…
ThinkLab Program Type: Non-seed startup accelerator Duration: 8 weeks Cost: $1,000 total Geographic Scope: Dallas and Fort Worth area Program Goals - Build solid foundations - Walk away with a…
ThinkLab On Demand Program Type: Self-paced learning program Geographic Scope: Dallas and Fort Worth area Overview ThinkLab On Demand is referenced in the program menu but detailed information about…
This program supports projects that advance bold and innovative ideas for mobility on-demand (MOD) solutions through emerging technologies, applications, practices, and service models in concert with…
Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program by…
Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant Overview: The Thurston Strong Target Zone Startup Grant was launched as part of an economic response and recovery initiative to provide essential…
Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant Overview: The Target Zone Business Startup Grant aims to address economic inequity by investing in the areas and people most vulnerable to the…
Tiny News Collective Membership Program Overview: A membership program for new and early-stage local news founders providing coaching, tools, resources and strategic support to launch and grow…
TMRF Environmental Award Award Amount: Up to $100,000 total, paid at $25,000 per year for four years Eligibility: - High school graduating seniors - Must attend school within TTUSD boundary (Truckee…