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.
Westly Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Westly Foundation Amount: US $40,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Westly Prize, awarded by the Westly Foundation, supports young social…
WFF Startup Innovation Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Study Sustainability Hub Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants should apply to the relevant MassChallenge program…
Wilkes Entrepreneur Grant Program Status: Active, offered twice yearly (Spring and Fall cycles) Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Support small business growth and…
Wilkes Entrepreneur Network (WEN) Pitch Night Status: Active community event Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Support local innovation and entrepreneurship for both new…
William G. Nash Social Impact Grant Funder: William G Nash Foundation (CA, US) Geographic Scope: United States (with emphasis on California-based students) Focus Areas: - College student-run…
Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $750,000 Duration: Two-year grant Geographic Scope: Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Racine,…
Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $750,000 Status: Awarded January 21, 2026 Geographic Scope: Wisconsin (Milwaukee,…
Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative Status: Awarded December 2022; applications closed March 15, 2023 Funder: Women's Foundation of Oklahoma Geographic Scope: All 77…
Women's Venture Competition Overview: AIM-HI Accelerator Fund's venture competition supporting women-led companies in oncology and patient-empowering health-tech. Focus Areas: - Oncology innovations…
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…