Economic Opportunity Grants · Rolling / Open State
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,…
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.
545 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
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Minimum $20M annually
Undersea Technology Innovation Center · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to $100,000 per project
GREENWAVE ORGANIZATION CORP · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$0 - $200,000
Rural Business-Cooperative Service · April 22, 2026 Federal
Value-Added Producer Grant Program Overview The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and…
Nearly $49 million in SSBCI dollars
OCAST Funding (Science & Tech) · Rolling / Open State
OCAST awards SSBCI dollars to Oklahoma-based venture funds for making investments in Oklahoma-based innovation companies.
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INVEST NEBRASKA CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH · Rolling / Open Foundation
Venture Fellows Postdoc Overview: Helps transform discoveries into real-world solutions through mentorship and entrepreneurial training. Geographic Scope: Michigan, US Funder: Michigan State…
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HELLENIC INITIATIVE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Venture Impact Awards Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, business ventures, economic development Organization Type: THI Program Contact…
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The Pentagon Federal Credit Union · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
US $1,000 - US $2,000
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation
Villano-ebbo Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Villano-ebbo Scholarship Fund,…
US $100,000 - US $300,000
VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open Foundation
VIPC Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF): Technology Commercialization Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated:…
Up to US $551,131
District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation
Vitality Fund-Growth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $551,131 Last Updated: September 16,…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Program Type: Non-dilutive grant funding for early-stage businesses Award Amount: $25,000 per recipient; some recipients qualify for additional $25,000 from…
$25,000 (with potential additional $25,000 from program partners)
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Program Focus: Supporting early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs in Louisville through non-dilutive grant funding and accelerator support. Award Details: -…
$500 per participant (subsidized cost); scholarships available
COLUMBIA RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program) Geographic Scope: Clark County, Washington Overview: A pilot hands-on catalyst program for new entrepreneurs and fast-growth businesses…
$50,000
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Water Challenge Overview: An annual competition launched by the Greater New Orleans Foundation in partnership with The Idea Village to discover and support innovative entrepreneurial solutions to how…
$1,000,000 awarded to date
Imagine H2O Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Water Innovation Pilot Fund Overview: Funding program supporting pilot projects and demonstration of water innovation solutions. Provides capital for deploying and testing water technology solutions…
Up to $250,000
United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
WayFinder Innovation Grant Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma Focus Areas: Health and human services innovation addressing: - Strong families - Successful kids - Healthy citizens - Independent living…
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CARAVANSERAI PROJECT · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation
Webinar Workshops Program Type: Monthly educational webinars for entrepreneurs Overview: Monthly 90-minute webinars on topics of interest and value to early-stage entrepreneurs. Delivered by…
Sprocket Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
West Kentucky Innovation Challenge Organization: Sprocket, Inc. Geographic Scope: West Kentucky region Focus Areas: Innovation and entrepreneurship Overview: An initiative led by Monica Bilak,…
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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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