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.
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…
Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research The Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy,…
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) Status: Active grant and pilot-testing program Geographic Scope: Greater Grand Rapids region, Michigan Focus Areas: - Aviation…
Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) Program Type: Grant funding and pilot-testing initiative Administrator: Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority…
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…
Founders + Fund(Her)s Overview: A funding and mentorship program that brings together early-stage women and non-binary founders from historically underrepresented and under-resourced communities with…