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225 Grants for Entrepreneurs and Startups

Discover grants and opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Funding is available for early-stage startups and innovations through mentoring, incubators, accelerators, seed funding, and business development programs designed to help grow and scale new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

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Total 225 grants found

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Property Owners for Commercial Projects in Eli...

Deadline: 02/13/26

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs should be...

GrantWatch ID#: 216373

Opportunity for Missouri Technology Startups to Participate in an Investment Program

Deadline: 02/03/26

Opportunity for Missouri technology startups to participate in an investment program to facilitate business growth. Applicants are welcome from early-stage companies and entrepreneurs. Areas of focus include biomedical science, healthcare, financial technology, energy,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206639

Grants to Maine Owners of Commercial Properties in Eligible Locations to Support Exterior Buil...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to Maine owners of commercial properties in eligible locations to support exterior building improvements that enhance structural integrity, boost property appearance, and contribute to community revitalization. Funding is intended for upgrades to promote long-te...

GrantWatch ID#: 224799

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Startups and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises for P...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International startups and small and medium-sized enterprises for projects to benefit the environment. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas including renewable energy, sustainable materials, offshore wind, greener ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 218597

Grants to Massachusetts For-Profit Organizations for Entrepreneur Support

Deadline: 03/17/26 LOI Date: 01/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts for-profit organizations for entrepreneur support. Applicants must submit a concept paper before submitting a full proposal. Eligible applicants provide entrepreneurial support in the climatech industry and help them achieve market presence. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 225386

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 01/27/26

Grants 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 positive impact on...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Opportunity for Maryland Small Businesses in Eligible Locations to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 02/03/26

Opportunity for Maryland small businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to a cash grant, participants will receive consulting services, training, and other assistance to ensure business success. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194580

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/06/26 LOI Date: 01/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 219602

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Startup Businesses for Initiatives Addressing Clim...

Deadline: 04/07/26 LOI Date: 02/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts startup businesses for initiatives addressing climate change. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to applying. In addition to funding, grantees will receive mentoring and access to specialized services. Successful ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 222030

Grants and In-Kind Support to Indiana Entrepreneur-Serving Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for ...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of $75,000 per year and in-kind support to Indiana entrepreneur-serving nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity building. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the impact, leadership, and sustainability of organizations that provide entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 225581

Grants to Maryland Businesses and Nonprofits Partnering with IHEs for Research and Development...

Deadline: 05/01/26 Conference Date: 01/13/26

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 181452

Opportunity for Canada Startup Tech Companies to Participate in an Accelerator Program to Help...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Opportunity for Canada startup tech companies to participate in an accelerator program to help them enter the US market. Funding is intended for companies focused on cybersecurity and AI solutions. The program will offer both virtual and in-person components, with the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224564

Opportunity for Florida Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to Participate in a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 01/31/26 Conference Date: 01/14/26

Opportunity for Florida entrepreneurs, business owners, and early-stage innovators from eligible locations to participate in a pitch competition. Funding is intended to give entrepreneurs a platform from which they can launch or scale up their ideas. Businesses must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 225211

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Events and Productions

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

Grants to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Local Commun...

Deadline: 01/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for public amenities, facilities, projects, and programs. Strategies include economic development, neighborhood revitaliz...

GrantWatch ID#: 200119

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 01/17/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for legi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to Canada Entrepreneurs and Businesses for Initiatives to Support Local Musicians

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants to Canada entrepreneurs and businesses for initiatives to support local musicians. New applicants are required to register in the online system prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limite...

GrantWatch ID#: 208859

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Agencies, Municipalities, and ...

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and schools for initiatives that support communal and individual needs in eligible regions. Applicants are requested to reach out to staff be...

GrantWatch ID#: 225109

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 01/23/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Awards to North Carolina For-Profits and Individuals for Outstanding Community Contributions

Deadline: 01/23/26

Awards to North Carolina companies and individuals in eligible locations for outstanding community contributions. The award is intended to acknowledge and recognize the hard work and resilient efforts of local small businesses, illustrating the positive footprint and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200342

Opportunity for Canada Youth to Participate in a Contest to Devise Original Solutions to Natio...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Opportunity for Canada youth to participate in a contest to devise original solutions to national and universal concerns. Eligible submissions will align with one of the following theme areas: health and wellbeing, climate change and environment, technology and entrepr...

GrantWatch ID#: 212288

Opportunity for USA IHE Students to Participate in an Entrepreneurial Competition

Deadline: 01/30/26

Opportunity for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas IHE student teams to compete for prizes in a statewide entrepreneurial contest. Applicants must submit a first-round application before the full application. The competition is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176949

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Female Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Development

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA female entrepreneurs for business growth and development. The purpose of the program is to support women-owned businesses that focus on social impact and societal benefit. Participants will receive funds for business s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214433

Grants to Maine Small Businesses for Marketing Projects

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine small businesses for marketing projects. Funding is intended for a variety of marketing activities and materials to increase the reach of microbusinesses throughout the state. Eligible businesses must have five or fewer full-time employe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222692

Opportunity for USA Women-Led Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 01/30/26

Opportunity for USA women-led startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be given mentorship and networking opportunities, as well as financial analysis, peer learning, and two participating startups will receive grant capital. The mai...

GrantWatch ID#: 225565

Grants to Virginia For-Profits and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote business development and strengthen capacity. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently esta...

GrantWatch ID#: 212550

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator Progr...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to energy conservation. The year-long accelerator will be conducted both virtually and in person in locations around the world. The purpose of the program is to hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224572

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International University Student-Initiated Startups to Partic...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International university student-initiated startups to participate in a contest for funding and mentoring. The competition is open to startups in a variety of sectors, including digital enterprise, hard tech, healthcare, energy, life sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 225375

Grants to USA Start-Ups and Academic Investigators for Researching the Microbiome and Its Role...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA start-ups and academic investigators for researching the microbiome and its role in food allergies. Funding is intended for studying the immune system and its interaction with mucosal surfaces, as well as ways to prevent and treat food allergies. Teams sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 225672

Grants to USA Start-Ups and Academic Investigators for Food Allergy Research

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA start-ups and academic investigators for food allergy research. Funding is intended for research entailing identification of medications that can be repurposed to treat or prevent food allergies and associated symptoms. Applicants should be able to demons...

GrantWatch ID#: 225673

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Business Innovation and Community Benefit in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180458

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 204738

Opportunity for Indiana Startups in the Transportation Sector to Participate in a Business Dev...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for Indiana startup companies in the transportation sector to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to allow emerging businesses to take part in a program offering mentorship, networking, and a chance to pitch to other e...

GrantWatch ID#: 206781

Opportunity for Alaska Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 212124

Fellowship for a Louisiana Female Business Owner to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 02/01/26

Fellowship to a Louisiana female small business owner in eligible locations to improve business outcomes. The fellowship program includes funding and in-kind support, and is intended to give women business owners the tools and opportunity to be successful. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 217936

Opportunity for Alabama Health-Focused Startups to Participate in a Business Development Progr...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for Alabama early-stage health-focused companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity offers emerging businesses individualized coaching and mentorship. The program's goal is that graduates will go on to participate in an invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 221428

Opportunity for Alabama Start-Ups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for Alabama early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist emerging businesses in the forest industry. The goal is for program graduates to go on to participate in an investment accelerator or raise...

GrantWatch ID#: 225362

Opportunity for USA Food and Agricultural STartups to Participate in a Sustainability Competit...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for USA food and agricultural startup businesses to participate in a sustainability competition. This program is intended to encourage innovative business ideas from undergraduate and graduate students at IHEs with a focus on sustainability, scalability, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225535

Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for E...

Deadline: 02/03/26

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907

Opportunity for USA Teams of Individuals to Participate in a Mentoring Program for Biotech Sta...

Deadline: 02/04/26

Opportunity for USA teams of individuals to participate in a mentoring program for biotech startups with a focus on addressing substance use disorder. Successful applicants will receive product development mentoring for half a year and then have the chance to be awarde...

GrantWatch ID#: 210337

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Entrepreneurs for Business Initiatives in Eli...

Deadline: 02/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and entrepreneurs for business initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include building construction and renovation, equipment and supplies purchases, workforce development, market...

GrantWatch ID#: 225640

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 03/02/26 Conference Date: 02/04/26

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improvements. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to economic growth, educational advancement, social welfare, or cultural vit...

GrantWatch ID#: 149302

Grants to New Hampshire Professional Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Hampshire professional artists for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to encourage artists to participate in programs that will enhance their careers and bring their small businesses to the next level. The goal of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185415

Opportunity for Alabama Individuals to Receive Mentorship and Support in Launching a Product

Deadline: 02/08/26

Opportunity for Alabama individuals in eligible locations to receive mentorship and support in launching a product. This program is intended to assist developers and designers with ideas in tech to bring their ideas to fruition. Participants will receive coaching, work...

GrantWatch ID#: 225370

Opportunity for Wisconsin Early-Stage Companies in Eligible Regions to Participate in a Busine...

Deadline: 02/08/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin early-stage companies in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants receive mentorship, coaching, pitches, perks, and ongoing support. The program is intended for pre-seed companies interested in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225740

Competition for USA and Canada College and University Students in Multiple States and Province...

Deadline: 02/09/26

Competition for Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and British Columbia college and university students to address environmental problems. Funding is intended for student-led teams to define an environmental issue, create a solution, develop a prototype, and form a bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 214879

Opportunity for USA Higher Education Students to Participate in an Internship Program

Deadline: 02/13/26

Opportunity for USA higher education students to participate in an internship program during the summer. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital may apply for an internship. Selected student interns will work at an entrepre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200310

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Opportunity for Alabama Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/15/26

Opportunity for Alabama start-up companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 203959