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.
Business & Entrepreneurship Resource Program - Online Business Center Portal Status: Future program (in development) Overview: Establish an online resource providing tools and templates for business…
Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) Program Status: Active funding program Funding Purpose: Provides legal and marketing services support to early-stage technology companies and startups Award Example:…
Business Bootcamp Overview: An entrepreneurship support program offered by SCCF as part of their business support services. Program Details - Type: Accelerator program for entrepreneurs - Geographic…
Business Expansion Program (BEP) Program Type: Cash-based incentive program Overview: The Oregon Business Expansion Program (BEP) is a cash-based incentive program based on the estimated increase in…
Business Growth Accelerator Status: Active, accepting applications for 2025 cohort Overview: A comprehensive support program for entrepreneurs offering expert-driven education, coaching, and…
Business Loan Program Overview: GROW South Dakota provides financing for both new and existing businesses across South Dakota. Program Details - Geographic Scope: South Dakota - Eligible Businesses:…
Business Strategy Internship (BSI) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitacs Amount: Up to C $15,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Mitacs Accelerate Grant Program offers businesses a unique…
Business Support Services Program Purpose: Helps grow the number of tech-based startups by derisking the early stages of company formation in the Rapid City Metro. Target Audience: Tech-based…
Business Training and Funding Program Type: Eight-week online business training program Overview: Eight-week online programs that provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the basic tools and…
C² Challenge Overview: Technology solutions challenge seeking innovative tech solutions for Colorado communities. Launched by Colorado Smart Cities Alliance to address pressing challenges faced by…
California Dream Fund Micro-Grants Funder: California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per grant Program Overview: The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of…
California STEP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The California STEP…
CalRecycle- Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Amount: US $150,000 - US $3,000,000 Last Updated:…
Program to diversify the cannabis industry in Washington state by reducing entry and business knowledge barriers with technical assistance, mentorship and grant opportunities.
CanNavigate Program Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Cannabis industry business development and technical assistance…
Capacitor Incubator Program Overview: A hybrid incubation model for entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas to create a first proof of concept, identify target market, and build systems and…
Capital Fellowship Target Audience: Investors and philanthropists deploying significant entrepreneurial capital Overview: Build a vision, portfolio strategy, and operating model for redemptive…
Capital Readiness Program Overview: Preparing startups for their first sophisticated fundraise. Status: Now accepting applications for December 2026 cohort. Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia…
Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship Overview: A state-funded fellowship program supporting scientists and engineers developing carbon-tech innovations, administered by Activate in partnership with…
Catalyst and DICES RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Catalyst and DICES programs,…