Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 536 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.
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 Fellowship Organization: 4point0 Schools Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on education entrepreneurs and school choice innovators Overview: The Tiny Fellowship is 4.0's core seed…
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…
TOMMY Awards - Edison Innovation Awards Overview: An award created by the Edison Innovation Foundation for distribution to candidates who have invented innovative products or services, especially…
Tony Williamson Building Better Futures Scholarship Established: 2018 Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Currently offered at two locations: - Cypress Mandela Training Center in…
Top Gun Business Accelerator Scholarship Program Type: Full tuition scholarship for business accelerator program Overview: All businesses who apply, are accepted, and intend to complete the Top Gun…
Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program Type: Grant-based incentive program Geographic Scope: Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas Purpose: To create sustainable and inclusive…
Tory Burch Fellows Program Overview: A year-long fellowship program designed to provide women entrepreneurs with tools, platform, and capital to grow their businesses. Award Structure: - Base…
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.
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.
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.