Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 536 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
WorkplaceTech Accelerator Program Funder: SHRM Foundation Inc / SHRMLabs Overview: A premier global accelerator program for early-stage, growth-driven technology startups focused on HR and the future…
World Series of Innovation Overview: A global online competition inviting young people ages 13-24 to tackle innovation challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…
X Factor Arts Grants Program Type: Grants supporting entrepreneurial and innovative ideas to advance the arts and creativity Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County Funding Model: Includes training and…
XI Accelerator - SCALE Cohort Organization: Exponential Impact (XI) Geographic Scope: Colorado Springs, Colorado (local and regional startups) Program Type: Low-fee, no-equity accelerator program…
XI Accelerator - START Cohort Organization: Exponential Impact (XI) Geographic Scope: Colorado Springs, Colorado (local and regional startups) Program Type: Low-fee, no-equity accelerator program…
XI Discovery Accelerator Organization: Exponential Impact (XI) Geographic Scope: Colorado Springs, Colorado Program Type: Accelerator program Overview Program mentioned on Exponential Impact website…
Yass Prize STOP for Education Accelerator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Center For Education Reform Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Yass Prize STOP for Education…
YippityDoo Big Idea Grant Overview: Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street. Contact for Information: - Email: info@vannessmainstreet.org - Phone: 202.421.7825 - Address: 3503…
Youth4Climate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Nations Development Programme Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 08, 2025 Summary The Youth4Climate initiative, led by the Government of…
Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 1 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Government of Yukon Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Yukon Support…
Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 2 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Government of Yukon Amount: C $30,001 - C $100,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Yukon…
Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 3 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Government of Yukon Amount: C $100,001 - C $500,000 Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Yukon…
Yuma Food Business Incubator - Restaurant Startup Boot Camp Overview: A four-week intensive boot camp program designed to help aspiring food entrepreneurs grow their food business from ideation to…
Yvette's Local Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund Overview: The Dane Buy Local Foundation provides scholarships to support new high school graduates pursuing business, marketing, and entrepreneurship…
Zero-to-One Fellowship Overview: A fellowship program for early-stage women and non-binary entrepreneurs in Detroit and Southeast Michigan, providing business incubation, mentorship, and support…
ZooLabs Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ZooLabs Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary Zoo Labs Fund, established in 2013, empowers Bay Area artist teams through…
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.