Grants for Startups

Last updated August 23, 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	BEA Entrepreneurs Fund	Black Economic Alliance	Rolling	$50M
Foundation	Green Mountain Accelerator Fund	Center on Rural Innovation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BRACE Award Venture Competition	Aim-hi Accelerator Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $600K
Foundation	Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award Grant	Sigma Xi	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Top Gun Business Accelerator Scholarship	Northern Maine Development Commission	Rolling	$600
Foundation	Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR) Program	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$12K – $150K
Foundation	Innovation Fund - Funding Option B	Innovation Fund America Inc	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Outreach Program	Bioconnect Iowa	Rolling	$100K – $963K
Foundation	Tiny Fellowship	4point0 Schools	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants	O'Shaughnessy Ventures	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Vitality Fund-Growth Fund Grant	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $551K
Foundation	Activate BRIDGE Louisiana Program	Activate Global Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant	Kenneth Kendal King Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Phase 0 KickStarter Grant	Maine Technology Institute	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	NC Biotechnology Center Funds		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VIPC Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF): Technology Commercialization Grants	Virginia Innovation Partnership	Rolling	$100K – $300K
Foundation	Sofinnova Biovelocita Call for Ideas for innovative bio-tech startups	Giovanni Armenise-harvard	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conquer Accelerator	Michigan State University Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Path Program	Southwest Michigan First Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opalene Climate Capital (Venture Capital Fund)	VertueLab	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer Entrepreneurship Fellowship	Aim-hi Accelerator Fund Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Rev1 Fund I	Rev1 Ventures	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship	THDF II Inc DBA	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gold Coast Tech Accelerator Program	Florida Council of 100 Inc	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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