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	Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $100K
State	Inventor's Assistance Program	OCAST Funding (Science & Tech)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship	Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Battle Born Venture (Venture Capital Program)	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR) Loan	Bioconnect Iowa	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant	Thurston County Economic Development Cou	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Youth4Climate Grant	United Nations Development Programme	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Brothers' Keeper Pre-Apprenticeship Program	Western States Regional Council of Carpenters	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses	Founders First Community Development Corporation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	FINNOVATION Fellowship Program Grant	The Bush Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Catalyst and DICES RFP Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	BexarBio Pitch Competition	Texas Research and Technology Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Founder Lending Program	Entrepreneur Startup Business	Rolling	Varies
State	Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise (RISE) Zone Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PEDFA – Tax Exempt Bond Financing	Economic Progress Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Salute to Small Business Awards - Entrepreneur Award	Commerce Lexington Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	XI Accelerator - SCALE Cohort	Exponential Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Smart Futures Lab Incubator and Accelerator Program	Colorado Smart Cities Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	orsa Member Scholarships	Community Financial Credit Union	Rolling	$2K – $40K
Foundation	Crawford Wildlife Habitat Business & Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tech Skilling Grants - Internship Program	For-m Inc	Rolling	Up to 3 months of wages
Foundation	Student Venture Capital Fund (SVCF)	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative In Residence Program	The Equity Impact Center	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	WayFinder Innovation Grant	United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K

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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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