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.
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…
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…
U.S. Embassy Cotonou AEIF FY2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity Benin hosts a dynamic network of U.S. government exchange program alumni, trained in innovation, leadership, business, civic engagement,…
U.S. Embassy Rangoon AEIF 2026 Grants Competition Project Background, Goals, and Objectives AEIF 2026 projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how…
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…
UCON Scholarship Awards Program Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: Higher education and training in construction-related fields Overview: Since 1994, United Contractors has been dedicated to…
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…