Grants for Startups

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 535 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	JCEDC Microloan Program	Johnson County Economic Development Corp	Rolling	$4K – $10K
Foundation	XI Discovery Accelerator	Exponential Impact	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Richard King Mellon Foundation Grant - Keystone Space Collaborative	Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing	Rolling	$250K
Foundation	Ocean Innovation Network- Track 1: Development and Operation of OceanTech Testing Facilities and Sites RFP Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	SBIR Innovative Molecular Analysis Technology (IMAT) Development for Cancer Research and Clinical Care	Arizona Bioindustry Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	TOMMY Awards (Edison Innovation Awards)	Edison Innovation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Urban Water Challenge	Imagine H2O Inc	Rolling	Up to $275K
Foundation	Accelerator Programs (Gener8tor and StartupNV)	Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	General Lending Program	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	$10K – $500K
Foundation	MonTEC Resident Company Membership	Montana Technology Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Economic Progress Alliance Loan Financing Programs	Economic Progress Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 3 Grant	Government of Yukon	Rolling	$100K – $500K
Foundation	WFF Startup Innovation Awards Grant	Study Sustainability Hub	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBY Brand Boost Grant	Salisbury University Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Activate Global - Singapore Fellowship	Activate Global Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation Challenge	Colorado Smart Cities Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SIF: Promise Act Grant	Southwest Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Microenterprise Grant Program	Partnership for Community Development Ltd	Rolling	$5K – $35K
Foundation	Rev1 NCH Fund I (Life Sciences Fund)	Rev1 Ventures	Rolling	$5.5M
Foundation	Connecticut Small Business Support Program	Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Growth Accelerator	Bridgeway Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FORGE Product Development Grants	Greentownorg Inc	Rolling	$30K – $100K
Foundation	MIT Solve: FII Innovators Pitch Grant	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	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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