Grants for Startups

Last updated August 20, 2026

There are currently 532 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	76West Clean Energy Competition	Tompkins County Area Development Inc	Rolling	$1M – $20M
Foundation	M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant	P4L dba Lemonade Day	Rolling	$262K
Foundation	Next Stage Fund	Anne Arundel Economic Development	Rolling	$50K – $250K
Foundation	MIT Solve: 10th Anniversary Global Challenge Grant	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	CalRecycle- Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program	California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	$150K – $3M
Foundation	ProsperUs Detroit Lending Program	Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Augmented Reality Development Challenge	Us Ignite Inc	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Economic Development Grant	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Pitch	United Way Quad Cities	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Rural Innovation Initiative (RII) - Technical Assistance Program	Center on Rural Innovation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BCDA Business Loan (Gap Financing) Program	Bcda Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program)	Columbia River Economic Development	Rolling	$500
State	Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Grant Program	Wyoming Business Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wilkes Entrepreneur Network (WEN) Pitch Night	Wilkes Economic Development	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	PEDFA – Taxable Bond Financing	Economic Progress Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship Grant	Youthbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Technology and Manufacturing (TEAM) Fund	Regional Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Cultivator	Maine Center for Enterprise Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP)	Biomedical Research Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UpStart Accelerator	Upstart Bay Area	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) Accelerator	Bioconnect Iowa	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship Grant	One Young World	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business & Entrepreneurship Resource Program - Online Business Center Portal (Future Program)	National Independent Venue Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Support Services Program	Elevate Rapid City	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

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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