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.
Creative In Residence Program Overview: A program designed to support and invest in artists who prioritize social justice in their creative work. CIR supports economic growth and advancement of…
Pre-application concept phase inviting county, municipal, Tribal governments, and state agencies to submit public development project concepts that support creative industries in New Mexico. Projects…
Cultivator Program Program Type: Food Accelerator Program Geographic Scope: Maine-based food & beverage companies Focus Areas: Food, beverage, and agriculture companies at various stages of growth…
CURF Inventor's Club Award Funder: Clemson University Research Foundation Geographic Scope: Clemson University (South Carolina) Overview: The CURF Inventor's Club Award honors Clemson University…
CURF Maturation Fund Funder: Clemson University Research Foundation Geographic Scope: Clemson University (South Carolina) Overview: The CURF Maturation Fund supports the advancement of early-stage…
Cyber as a Service Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Cyber as a Service Grant Program, under the…
Daniel Treanor Inclusive Innovator Award Overview: Award recognizing NFTE alumni who embody the spirit of innovation and inclusion that drives social change and economic opportunity for all. Award…
DC Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated:…
Detroit Elevate Overview: A competition program for established businesses to compete for funding. Award Amount: Up to $50,000 Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan area Eligibility: Established…
Detroit Startup Fund Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Program Description: A DEGC-administered grant program supporting innovative startups in Detroit. Round 2 was launched to fuel job creation…
DFA Accelerator Program Overview: An immersive program designed to grow ag-tech startup businesses through mentoring and educational programming. DFA has been collaborating with startups in the dairy…
Diabetes Innovation Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Diabetes Association Inc Last Updated: March 07, 2025 Summary The Diabetes Innovation Challenge Grant, hosted by the American…
Diamonds Do Good Entrepreneurship Grant Organization: Diamonds Do Good (formerly Diamond Empowerment Fund Inc) Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Global focus on natural…
Division of Small Business- EDGE Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of Small Business Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Delaware Division of Small…
Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sigma Xi Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award,…
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation…
Dream of Change Business Support Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: St. Louis area (North City focus mentioned) Focus Areas: - Black and Latinx entrepreneurs - Small business…
Drexel University Impact Idea Award Overview: Partnership award offered through collaboration between The Philly Service Award and Drexel University's Close School of Entrepreneurship. Key…
Drive Life Sciences Program Status: Spring 2026 application cycle is now closed Focus Areas: Emerging biotech and biomarker/diagnostic companies Geographic Scope: Massachusetts-based (implied by…
E-Squared Scholarship Funder: Career Partners Inc., Culpeper, VA Program Type: Student scholarship award from business competition Overview: E-Squared is Career Partners' signature program…