{"id":8297,"date":"2023-01-30T11:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=8297"},"modified":"2023-08-07T12:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:35:55","slug":"21-start-up-grants-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/21-start-up-grants-for-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Start-Up Grants for Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Why are so many entrepreneurs seeking start-up grants and support? The latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/bdm\/entrepreneurship\/entrepreneurship.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data<\/a> reveals that entrepreneurship is on the rise. Subsequently, new innovators are seeing a need for goods or services following the coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile, others are taking a step towards the business (or side hustle) that they&#8217;ve always dreamed of starting. While most go-getters are aware of the option to apply for business loans, there is an option even fewer are aware of: Grants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are Grants Easy to Get?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, each grant has a different application process. Some applications are simple and designed to be completed without the need for a grant writer; while grants with larger sums have a more extensive application process. So, first, become familiar with funding terms and necessary business documents. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free resources<\/a> and grant application toolkits are also available online to help. Otherwise, you may want to invest in hiring a grant writer who can find and apply for grants on your behalf if you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a loan, you do not have to pay back a grant. In fact, the only downside to grants is the tedious task of finding and applying for them. For this reason, databases like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-for-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch.com<\/a> make it easy to narrow down grant searches based on recipient type, location, and grant interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21 Grants Entrepreneurs Can Apply for in 2023!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. Opportunity for <strong>startup companies<\/strong> to participate in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/199260\/opportunity-for-usa-canada-and-international-startups-to-participate-in-a-business-development-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business development program<\/a> with cash investments, networking, and mentorships.<\/li><li>2. In-kind support<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/190551\/in-kind-support-to-usa-canada-and-international-bipoc-jewelry-design-artists-entrepreneurs-and-creative-directors-for-business-development.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> valued at $500 <\/a>to<strong> BIPOC jewelry design artists<\/strong> and entrepreneurs for business growth and development.<\/li><li>3. There is an opportunity for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/201279\/opportunity-for-usa-canada-and-international-black-founded-startups-to-participate-in-an-accelerator-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">startup businesses<\/a> founded by <strong>Black entrepreneurs<\/strong> to participate in an accelerator program.  <\/li><li>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/205567\/in-kind-business-development-support-to-usa-canada-and-international-startups-businesses-and-individuals-for-covid-recovery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In-kind support<\/a> of business development is offered to <strong>startups<\/strong>, <strong>businesses<\/strong>, and <strong>individuals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>5. Grants <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/195041\/grants-to-usa-entrepreneurs-to-support-recovery-after-natural-disasters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">of $2,500<\/a> to<strong> USA entrepreneurs<\/strong> to support recovery after a natural disaster.<\/li><li>6. <strong>Urban entrepreneurs<\/strong> can apply for a grant of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/191084\/grants-and-in-kind-support-to-usa-businesses-for-business-development.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1,000 and in-kind support <\/a>for<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/191084\/grants-and-in-kind-support-to-usa-businesses-for-business-development.html\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>business development.<\/li><li>7. <strong>Black women entrepreneurs<\/strong> can receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/191315\/grants-to-usa-black-women-to-increase-diversity-in-entrepreneurship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants of up to $10,000<\/a> for equal opportunities in business.&nbsp;<\/li><li>8. <strong>USA-eligible military veterans<\/strong> have the opportunity to participate in an intensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/181924\/opportunity-for-usa-family-members-of-eligible-military-veterans-to-participate-in-an-entrepreneurship-education-and-training-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entrepreneurship education and training program<\/a>.<\/li><li>9. <strong>Illinois entrepreneurs<\/strong> can apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/149821\/grants-to-illinois-businesses-for-development-services-and-for-planning-and-expansion-assistance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants of up to $2,000<\/a> for assistance in expanding or starting a new business.<\/li><li>10. If you are willing to <strong>relocate to Missouri<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/170716\/grants-and-in-kind-support-to-usa-canada-and-international-startups-to-relocate-to-missouri.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants of up to $50,000<\/a> are available to startup companies.<\/li><li>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/189749\/grants-and-loans-to-michigan-entrepreneurs-and-businesses-for-assistance-in-response-to-covid-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants of up to $5,000<\/a> are available to <strong>Michigan entrepreneurs <\/strong>and small businesses for COVID relief.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" datatext=\"\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/entrepreneur-start-up-grants-2021-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8310\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/entrepreneur-start-up-grants-2021-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/entrepreneur-start-up-grants-2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/entrepreneur-start-up-grants-2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/entrepreneur-start-up-grants-2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/entrepreneur-start-up-grants-2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Grants for entrepreneurs cont<\/em>.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>12. <strong>Minnesota technology entrepreneurs <\/strong>and start-ups can apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/187464\/grants-to-minnesota-tech-entrepreneurs-and-start-ups-for-business-development-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to $35,000<\/a> to support business development.<\/li><li>13. <strong>New York start-up companies<\/strong> may qualify for seed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/158761\/opportunity-for-upstate-new-york-start-ups-to-participate-in-an-entrepreneurial-program-and-qualify-for-funding-and-in-kind-support.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants starting at $25,000<\/a> and receive business development services.<\/li><li>14. <strong>Ohio individuals<\/strong> can apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/176274\/grants-to-ohio-urban-gardeners-in-eligible-areas-to-support-for-profit-food-ventures.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this $5,000 grant<\/a> to support for-profit gardening ventures.<\/li><li>15. <strong>Rhode Island entrepreneurs<\/strong> and early-stage companies can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/178886\/opportunity-for-rhode-island-entrepreneurs-and-startup-companies-to-compete-for-awards-to-develop-businesses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply for cash awards<\/a> for business development.<\/li><li>16. <strong>Tennessee start-ups<\/strong> are encouraged to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/200311\/grants-and-in-kind-support-to-tennessee-startups-to-encourage-company-growth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply for grants<\/a> to continue company growth.<\/li><li>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/178886\/opportunity-for-rhode-island-entrepreneurs-to-compete-for-cash-awards-and-in-kind-support-to-develop-businesses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants up to <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/182504\/grants-to-utah-individuals-in-eligible-locations-for-community-service-and-entrepreneurship.html\" target=\"_blank\">$1,000 <\/a>are available to <strong>Utah individuals <\/strong>to help improve themselves as entrepreneurs.<\/li><li>18. Training and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/189798\/grants-and-training-to-wisconsin-individuals-and-businesses-for-planning-and-development-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\">grants of up to $4,500 <\/a>are available to <strong>Wisconsin individuals <\/strong>and businesses for planning and development activities.&nbsp; <\/li><li>19. <strong>Inuit, M\u00e9tis, and Status or Non-Status entrepreneurs<\/strong>, can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/158771\/grants-to-alberta-m-tis-inuit-and-status-or-non-status-entrepreneurs-for-a-start-up-or-small-business-expansion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply for grants <\/a>for expanding a small business or funding a start-up.<\/li><li>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/166058\/grants-to-northwest-territories-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-to-encourage-economic-recovery-in-the-wake-of-the-covid-health-crisis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants of up to $75,000 <\/a>to <strong>Northwest Territories businesses and entrepreneurs<\/strong> are available to encourage economic recovery.&nbsp;<\/li><li>21. <strong>Nunavut entrepreneurs <\/strong>may be eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/166147\/grants-and-in-kind-support-to-nunavut-new-entrepreneurs-for-business-development-support.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants of $5,000<\/a> and in-kind support to assist in developing businesses.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So, Are There More Grants Available?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?keyword=entrepreneur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entrepreneur<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?keyword=startup\" target=\"_blank\">startup grants<\/a> are added on a regular basis, and they are usually funded by foundations. However, various local and state governments are also making contributions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-for-small-business\" target=\"_blank\">small business grants<\/a> are also available to registered businesses that have been operating for at least one year. But, keep in mind that business grants are generally for programs, projects, activities, and services to help your business support the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding grants for general business expenses, such as office supplies or building expansion, are more difficult to come by. Nonetheless, persistence, determination, and passion have helped entrepreneurs succeed throughout history. Throughout the year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLnDvdaGWHG-gw2JsdxB6cEkk_B_eiPstl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more grants<\/a> become available, so make a note to bookmark any hyperlinks of interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Finally, we wish you all the best in your grant search journey and the future success of your business!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an entrepreneur seeking start-up grants and support? 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