Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 543 active grants for startups in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Energy Storage Technology and Product Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Amount: Up to US $10,850,000 Last Updated:…
Entrepreneur District Overview: A transformative co-working and mentorship space located on the second floor of Dakota Business Lending's headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota. The program provides…
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program Host Institution: Wayne State University Funder: Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) grant Geographic Scope: Southeast Michigan / Detroit region Program Focus:…
Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) Funder: BRF (Biomedical Research Foundation of Louisiana) in partnership with Caddo Parish Commission and City of Shreveport Geographic Scope: Shreveport and…
Overview _NOTE: Interested and eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the Patterson Family Foundation Grants Portal starting April 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Noon) CST. LOI…
Envolve Award USA Organization: Envolve Entrepreneurship (formerly American Entrepreneurship Award), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Status: Active grant program (most recent announcement 2018,…
Etsy Uplift Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Org Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Etsy Uplift Fund, managed by Brooklyn Org, supports nonprofits that eliminate barriers to…
Export Vouchers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Export Vouchers…
Farmer's Market Program Overview: A program that positions farmer's markets as platforms where Oregon founders can connect directly with consumers. The program fosters authentic relationships and…
Fast Track Application Overview: Hunter's Fund offers a "Fast Track Application" option as an expedited pathway for grant applicants, though specific details about this program were not provided in…
FastForward Program Type: Growth and scaling program for established businesses Duration: Milestone-based (quarterly structured) Cost: $1,500/quarter Geographic Scope: Dallas and Fort Worth area…
Federal Funding Assistance / Oregon FAST Overview: VertueLab provides free assistance to early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in identifying, navigating, and applying for federal funding…
Federal Funding Support Overview: Comprehensive proposal development and award management services for startups. Status: Ongoing program Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia / Pennsylvania Focus…
FINNOVATION Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bush Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The FINNOVATION Fellowship Program is evolving in 2025 to…
First Path Program Overview: A nine-week business consulting program offered by Southwest Michigan First in partnership with Plywood People to assist budding entrepreneurs in developing and…
Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fond du Lac Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Fond du Lac Area Foundation offers…
Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) Program Type: Grant funding and pilot-testing initiative Administrator: Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority…
Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) Status: Active grant and pilot-testing program Geographic Scope: Greater Grand Rapids region, Michigan Focus Areas: - Aviation…
FORGE Product Development Grants Status: Active funding program Geographic Scope: Massachusetts and Connecticut (Northeast Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, North Shore) Focus Areas:…
Founder Lending Program Funder: Arch Grants Geographic Scope: St. Louis, Missouri Program Type: Lending Program Overview Arch Grants launched a new Lending Program as part of a headquarters expansion…
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.