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.
Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program Funder: Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC) with funding from Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) Funding Amount:…
Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program Organization: Montana Department of Commerce (administered by GNDC) Overview: GNDC has been awarded $1,383,928.58 from the Montana…
TTAC Partnership Program Overview: A partnership program offered through the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) and administered by LaunchTN. Limited information is available in the…
TTAC Proof of Concept Program Overview: A proof of concept program offered through the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) and administered by LaunchTN. Limited information is…
TTAC Technology Maturation Grant Overview: A technology maturation grant program offered through the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) and administered by LaunchTN. Limited…
TTAC Travel Grant Program Overview: A travel grant program offered through the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) and administered by LaunchTN. Limited information is available in the…
UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund Overview: A seed grant program supporting individuals with Arctic innovations, created with private support from Michael Carey. Part of the UArctic Thematic Network on…
United for Business Small Business Accelerator Overview: A small business accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, build financial stability and expand their businesses…
UpStart Accelerator Purpose: Support early-stage, innovative Jewish organizations bringing something fresh and relevant to Jewish life. Geographic Scope: National (US and beyond); regional hubs in…
Urban Water Challenge Overview: An innovation competition and funding program supporting entrepreneurs addressing critical water challenges in urban environments globally. Provides pilot funding and…
US Ignite Startup Accelerator Program Funder: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and US Ignite Status: Past cohorts completed (Spring/Summer 2019); future cohorts to be announced Program Type: 8-week online…
USA Program for Innovative Entrepreneurs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eisenhower Fellowships Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview About Us We believe, as President Dwight D. Eisenhower…
GOEO administers a statewide small business capital access program. It provides capital and technical assistance to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow, succeed, and remain stable,…
UTIC Other Transaction Authority Agreement Funder: Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC), headquartered in Middletown, RI Status: Active - Initial 3-year agreement signed in June 2018 with…
Value Chain Development Grant Overview: GreenWave is offering grants to support teams of participants across regional kelp value chains as they tackle bottlenecks, improve infrastructure, and boost…
OCAST awards SSBCI dollars to Oklahoma-based venture funds for making investments in Oklahoma-based innovation companies.
Venture Debt Fund Funder: Invest Nebraska Corporation Program Type: Venture debt financing Geographic Scope: Nebraska Overview Venture Debt Financing provides a bridge prior to a round of fundraising…
Venture Fellows Postdoc Overview: Helps transform discoveries into real-world solutions through mentorship and entrepreneurial training. Geographic Scope: Michigan, US Funder: Michigan State…
Venture Impact Awards Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, business ventures, economic development Organization Type: THI Program Contact…
Veteran Entrepreneur Program Funder: The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Status: Active - accepting applications for next cohort Geographic Scope: United States, with recent expansion to…
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.