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	Iowa Center Microloan Program	Iowa Center for Economic Success	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Energizing Entrepreneurs Program	Bcda Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Federal Funding Support	University City Science Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FastForward	Fort Worth MedTech Center Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Women's Venture Competition	Aim-hi Accelerator Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund (BEA Entrepreneurs Fund)	Black Economic Alliance Foundation	Rolling	$50M
Foundation	Energy Storage Technology and Product Development Grant Program	New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Rolling	Up to $10.8M
Foundation	Business Training and Funding	Caravanserai Project	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Global Gateway Exchange Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund	Greater Oshkosh Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program	Centre Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist Scholarship for CO.STARTERS	Jackson Arts Council	Rolling	2 scholarships (amount not specified)
Foundation	Global D-Prize Competition Grant	D-Prize	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	William G. Nash Social Impact Grant	William G Nash Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $8K
Foundation	Cyber as a Service Grant Program	Commonwealth Cyber Initiative	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	CanNavigate Program	Metropolitan Consortium of Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PYB Magic Academy - Youth Entrepreneurship Program	Philadelphia Youth Basketball Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	InvestTVL Entrepreneur Microloans	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program	The Alliance for Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Start Up Grand Forks	Grand Forks Region Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Revolving Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Grant	Regenmed Development Organization	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success Grant	American Chemical Society	Rolling	Up to $23K
Foundation	Ignite Golden Tickets	Lab Central Inc	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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