Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 537 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
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…
Echoing Green Black Male Achievement Fellowship Program Type: Two-year fellowship program for social entrepreneurs focused on black male achievement Award Amount: - $80,000 for individual Fellow -…
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.
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.
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.