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.
Catalyst Fund Overview: An RPA Sponsored Project that provides grant capital and mentoring to early-stage startups focused on impact and innovation. Program Structure: Operates through cohort-based…
Catalyst Funding: Social Thinky Games Funder: Carina Initiatives Inc Mission Alignment: Carina Initiatives funds projects that develop mathematical thinking and connect kids to math-forward…
Catalytic Funding for Design and Engineering Solutions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Autodesk Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Summary The Autodesk…
CAVE Scholarship Program Funder: Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Description: CAVE annually awards numerous scholarships to current members…
CCI+A (CATAPULT & ASCEND) Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The CCI+A (CATAPULT & ASCEND) Funds provide…
Charles Edison Fund - Edison Fellowships Overview: A philanthropic institution founded by Charles Edison (son of Thomas Edison) that supports worthwhile endeavors. The Charles Edison Fund has honored…
Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Overview: New Schools for Alabama administers the Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Competition to support the launch of new, high-quality charter schools in…
CHCF Innovation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Health Care Foundation Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The CHCF Innovation Fund Grant aims to enhance…
Overview _NOTE: There is no fee to nominate, and we encourage organizations to self-nominate._ About Chicago Innovation Our mission is to empower the Chicago innovation ecosystem by educating,…
Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Child Care Start-Up…
CIE Incubators for Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Founders Status: Actively accepting applications Geographic Scope: St. Louis area (implied) Focus Areas: - Entrepreneur support - Nonprofit founder…
Circular Innovation Challenge Program Type: Business pitch competition for manufactured products made from waste or recycled materials Geographic Scope: Open to all in Washington State Eligibility: -…
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary…
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated:…
Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Exelon Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Climate Change…
Climate Impact Fund I Overview: VertueLab's Climate Impact Fund invests in companies that have the potential to reduce emissions, capture carbon, or convert carbon into useful products. These…
Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $800,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview…
Climatetech Testing and Demonstration Assets (TDA) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: US $1,500,000 - US $5,000,000 Last Updated: November…
Overview Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship engages a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs, providing critical tools and guidance as they…
Code Purple Incubation Program Organization: Code Purple Kent County Delaware Inc Geographic Scope: Kent County, Delaware Mission: Code Purple Kent County believes that industry and entrepreneurship…