201 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Certain applicants are required to submi...

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, public bodies, and tribes for economic development activities in eligible re...

Opportunity for Israel companies to invest in startup ventures. Investors will receive financial incentives to support companies in the technology field. The purpose of the program is to broaden the interaction between local entrepreneurs and institutions in order to i...

Grants of up to $1,500, grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies in eligible locations to promote business expansion and development. Funding is intended to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, support existing business...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Minnesota emerging companies to cover business expenses incurred within the state. Funding is intended to promote the growth of new businesses and encourage innovation in Minnesota. Eligible expenses include salary support, technical services...

Grants and loans to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribes to promote the growth and development of small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpos...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for innovative solutions related to infectious diseases. Finalists will present their ideas, products, and inventions to judges in the technology, medicine, pharmaceutical, and business ind...

Grants to USA units of government, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, local development districts (LDDs), and IHEs in multiple states for large-scale, collaborative economic development projects. Applicants must contact program managers, submit a project summary, and com...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts and cultural projects and programming. Funding is intended for publically accessible arts activities. The goal of the grant program is to increase the availability of arts expe...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of education, arts, and professional developme...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, local governments, and food, forestry, and agricultural businesses for new or expanded projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners. Priority will be given to businesses in at-risk counties, counties adjoining ...

Grants to Maryland government agencies, IHEs, regional councils, and nonprofit organizations for programs that further economic growth in designated rural counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support entrepreneur...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative ideas and strategies that respond to community concerns. Funding is available for seed grants, capacity building, and general...

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Some applicants are required to submit a concept paper and consult with program staff prior to submitting a full...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and enviro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. This funding opportun...

Opportunity for USA startups to participate in a business development program. Eligible startups are those with a focus on innovations related to education and workforce development. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with mentorship, networking, and a...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include affordable housing, economic...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of human services, entrepreneurship, housing, economic and workforce development, healthcare access, and abuse prevention. El...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to Missouri entrepreneurs at nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to develop new ideas. The program is intended as a professional development opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs in the early stages of a ...

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind assistance to Wisconsin individual business owners who are also military veterans in eligible locations for business development efforts, disaster preparedness, and sustainability planning in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health cr...

In-kind support valued at $8,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public schools, libraries, and community centers for initiatives to support educators and students. Participants will receive access to the program software and program-related su...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that improve the local quality of life and make a clear difference for a significant number of people. Eligibl...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas small businesses in eligible locations to promote business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for business development opportunities that include equipment purchases, repairs, and marketing efforts. The grant targets traditional...

Opportunity for Illinois early-stage for-profit companies and start-up entrepreneurs in eligible locations to present business plans and compete for cash prizes and in-kind support. The opportunity is intended to identify, promote, and reward outstanding entrepreneursh...

Opportunity for Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas businesses in eligible areas to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program sup...

Grants and sponsorships to Colorado and Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of education, community, human services, and journalism. Funding...

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to sup...

Opportunity for Vermont early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program support. The goal of the program...

Opportunity for Wisconsin tech start-up companies in eligible regions to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to individualized mentoring support, participating start-ups will also receive additional perks from a wide range of vendors. Companies from dive...

Opportunity for USA startups to participate in a business accelerator program. Program participants will receive mentoring, networking opportunities, vendor perks, brainstorming opportunities, and continuous support following the accelerator. The program will have both...

Grants to Georgia, Minnesota, and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community; education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment; and financial literacy. The Foundation accep...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to advance their company. Participants will have access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the fun...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government units, K-12 educational institutions, and IHEs in eligible locations for general operations and for activities that help transform the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include community and economic...

Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses in eligible regions to foster economic development. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in the region. The program is designed to incentivize strategic business planning and tra...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local families and communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Areas of focus include employment, food security, entrepreneurship, and educat...

Opportunity for Alaska early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive mentorship, coaching, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program support. The purpose of the program is for graduates to go...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit African American girls and women. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to transform the lives of women and girls through education, health, leadership development, ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to help people with disabilities enter the business sector. Grants may be used to acquire, open, or ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International medtech startups to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will have access to mentoring, industry speakers, networking opportunities, a pitch night, and an assortment of vendor perks. This program will be a v...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind donations valued at up to $500 to USA minority-owned small businesses. Funding is intended to promote entrepreneurship and support business owners who are women, people of color, and of low to moderate income. Grants are designed to suppor...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote the s...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cash gra...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a p...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit the Black community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and projects or ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative activities and industry-advancement projects that are important to the area's futur...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts individual artists and organizations in eligible counties to promote artistic advancement and the creation of new work in any arts discipline. Funding is intended to support both emerging artists and es...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, municipalities and public agencies, and school districts to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects, capacity-building efforts, and start-up ...