Grants for Startups

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 535 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	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
Foundation	Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Innovation Fund - Funding Option A	Innovation Fund America Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	NewSchools: Learning Solutions Grant Program	New Schools Fund	Rolling	$150K – $250K
Foundation	JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program	Theodore R and Vivian M	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Revolving Loan Program	Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	SC Launch Inc. Investment Program	South Carolina Research Authority	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	L.E.O. Program™ (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Opportunity)	Leonidas Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FTZ Feasibility Study Subsidy	Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award	Evergreen Climate Innovations	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ball Venture Fund Competition	Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc	Rolling	$80K – $100K
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	USA Program for Innovative Entrepreneurs Grant	Eisenhower Fellowships	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship Mini-Grant	New Mexico Out-of School	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TTAC Technology Maturation Grant	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses	Van Ness Group Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Next50K Startup Competition	Sprocket Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Drexel University Impact Idea Award	The Philly Service Award	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Building Tomorrow Scholarship Grant	One Young World	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Groundswell Seed Fund	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Federal Funding Assistance / Oregon FAST (SBIR/STTR Assistance Program)	VertueLab	Rolling	Up to $4
Foundation	Growth Initiative Fund (GIF)	Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic	Rolling	$372K – $1.0M
State	Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit (BIITC)	Maryland Department of Commerce	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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