Grants for Startups

Last updated August 24, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	JPT Foundation Entrepreneurial Grant	The John Tramontano Jr Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Water Challenge	The Greater New Orleans Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Paul Profeta Community Entrepreneurship Program	New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	MIT Solve: Amazon Sustainability Pilot Program Grant	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative	Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Business Loan Program	Grow South Dakota	Rolling	$500 – $400K
Foundation	Redemptive Imagination Studio	Praxis Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Guarantee Your Future with Freeport Program Grant	Education Forward Arizona	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lamond GenNext Award Grant	Namm Foundation	Rolling	$750
Foundation	Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program	Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California STEP Grant	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Render Capital Early-Stage Investments Program	Access Ventures Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Business Bootcamp	Shenandoah Community Capital Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Woman's University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs Education Awards	Fort Worth MedTech Center Inc	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Entrepreneurship	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $75K
Foundation	InnovateMass Grant Program	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $350K
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Funding Programs	Texas Research and Technology Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DC Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Program	District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	TTAC Travel Grant Program	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	One & All Program	Lansing Economic Area Partnership	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Venture Impact Awards	Hellenic Initiative Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Global Innovation Challenge	Citi Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McDermott Legacy Fund	Texas Research and Technology Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Lending Lab - Microschool and Small School Financing	Building Hope Impact Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K

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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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