Grants for Startups

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 547 active grants for startups in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 12 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 268 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Grants tracked: 547; from 356 funders
Median award: $50K; middle half $10K–$253K
Total listed funding: $104.2M; across 268 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 61; 24 with a published date

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ProsperUs Detroit Lending Program Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The ProsperUs Detroit Lending program provides access to capital for start-up and existing small businesses that otherwise might not have access with traditional sources.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Augmented Reality Development Challenge US Ignite Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K	Not published	$20K
Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Economic Development Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colstrip Impacts Foundation offers an Economic Development Grant aimed at supporting impacted workers and fostering economic growth in the Colstrip community.	Not published	Varies
The Pitch United Way Quad Cities · Foundation Not published · $100K "The Pitch" is a competitive grant event where social entrepreneurs and nonprofits pitch innovative ideas to strengthen education outcomes in the Quad Cities. Winners receive grants based on the impact and innovation of their proposals.	Not published	$100K
Rural Innovation Initiative (RII) - Technical Assistance Program Center on Rural Innovation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Innovation Initiative is a technical assistance program supporting rural communities working to create digital economy jobs with an innovation hub strategy.	Not published	Varies
BCDA Business Loan (Gap Financing) Program BCDA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies BCDA does NOT offer traditional business loans. This program is designed specifically as a gap financing program to help entrepreneurs secure business loans through a local lender by providing an additional asset to the bank.	Not published	Varies
Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program) Columbia River Economic Development Council · Foundation Not published · $500 A pilot hands-on catalyst program for new entrepreneurs and fast-growth businesses motivated to learn success strategies and grow their business network connections.	Not published	$500
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Grant Program Wyoming Business Council · State Not published · Varies This program is designed to match funds for Wyoming companies who have been awarded Phase I or Phase II federal funds through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.	Not published	Varies
Wilkes Entrepreneur Network (WEN) Pitch Night Wilkes Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K	Not published	$1K – $3K
PEDFA – Taxable Bond Financing Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County · Foundation Rolling · Varies PEDFA provides cost-effective financing to businesses by issuing bonds, selling the bonds to private investors, and lending the proceeds to eligible businesses. Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County	Rolling	Varies
Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship, established by Progress 64 West, supports young entrepreneurs residing in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County.	Not published	$5K
Technology and Manufacturing (TEAM) Fund Regional Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The TEAM Fund supports technology and manufacturing businesses with no-interest loans to facilitate growth and innovation.	Not published	Up to $20K
Cultivator Maine Center for Enterprise Development DBA Maine Center for Entrepreneurs · Foundation Not published · Varies One of MCE's flagship Food Accelerator Programs (since 2018) designed for food & beverage companies looking to scale and expand market distribution. MCE has supported over 80 Maine food & beverage companies through this program.	Not published	Varies
Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies Create jobs and expand local and regional tax base through systematic vetting of business ideas, investor matching, and entrepreneurial support Performance exceeds similar programs in Tech Columbus, Ohio, and other U.S. cities during…	Not published	Varies
UpStart Accelerator Upstart Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K Support early-stage, innovative Jewish organizations bringing something fresh and relevant to Jewish life.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) Accelerator Bioconnect Iowa · Foundation Not published · Varies A structured support and advanced training program for Iowa-based companies developing technology-driven innovative products or services.	Not published	Varies
IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · Varies The IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship offers young social entrepreneurs aged 18-30 the chance to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich.	Not published	Varies
Business & Entrepreneurship Resource Program - Online Business Center Portal (Future Program) National Independent Venue Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Establish an online resource providing tools and templates for business planning, launch, management, and future growth specific to the live events industry.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R43/R44 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United…	Forecast	Varies
Business Support Services Program Elevate Rapid City · Foundation Not published · Varies Helps grow the number of tech-based startups by derisking the early stages of company formation in the Rapid City Metro.	Not published	Varies
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program, initiated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to revitalize underutilized downtown buildings in rural Kansas.	Not published	Up to $100K
Inventor's Assistance Program OCAST Funding (Science & Tech) · State Not published · Varies Supports new product development. Provides preliminary patent searches, market analyses, manufacturing referrals, engineering analyses, prototyping, and drawing/model design services.	Not published	Varies
Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship engages a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs, providing critical tools and guidance as they build and implement programs that address urgent global challenges.	Not published	Varies
Battle Born Venture (Venture Capital Program) Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A longstanding venture capital program that invests in high growth, high potential Nevadan startups. It makes equity and equity-like investments alongside other professional venture capital investors.	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for startups award?

Of the 547 grants for startups Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 268 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $253K. The largest is $7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for startups?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are OCAST Funding (Science & Tech) (9), Michigan State University Research Foundation (8), National Institutes of Health (8), The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) (7), and Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc (6). In all, 356 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for startups due?

Of 547 grants listed, 61 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 145 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 317 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in October–December.

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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