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.
Opportunity for Maryland female-owned businesses in eligible locations to participate in a pitch event. Applicants must submit initial materials prior to submitting their final materials. This competition is intended to boost female-owned businesses through prizes...
Opportunity for Alabama start-ups focusing on energy and climate-related technology to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. The opportunity is intended for participation in a mentorship-based program that assists startups that focus...
Opportunity for Maryland early-stage companies to participate in a business accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to support early-stage teams addressing issues in healthcare with new tech. Solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence are of par...
Opportunity for Ohio start-ups and entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to provide support to innovators developing emerging technologies to advance the industries of manufacturing, space, energy, healthcare, and de...
Opportunity for Minnesota startup companies focused on food sustainability in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to offer applicants fundraising opportunities, workshops, curated resources, and a networ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-up companies and entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to provide companies with opportunities for growth and success through mentorship, workshops, resources, and...
Opportunity for California tech startups to participate in a business accelerator program in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support early-stage businesses in the aerospace industry. Participating companies will have access to the industry's w...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International tech entrepreneurs and start-up companies to participate in a business accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to provide support to companies that are developing tech innovation in any industry. This progr...
Opportunity for Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC entrepreneurs to join a business accelerator program. The three-month program is intended to address healthcare. Pilot projects that address the following focus areas are particularly welcome to apply: adminis...
Grants to Georgia governments, water and sewer authorities, and other providers for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to invest in projects that ...
Grants to New York new farmers to establish and maintain agricultural businesses. Funding is intended for farmers who have not managed a farm. There are two tracks to the program, one for a shorter timeframe and one for a longer period. Grant funds can be used for...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit Native organizations for tourism activities that reflect the values of Native Hawaiian culture and heritage. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying and may take as long as one month. The pu...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and community development financial institutions (CDFI’s) to support financing small businesses in eligible locations. Funding is intended for loans for businesses owned and operated by underserved po...
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 submitting a full application. Funding is intend...
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 improveme...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must register in the grants portal and supply an LOI prior to applying. Funding is...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...
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 ed...
Opportunity for New York high school students in eligible locations to participate in a business proposal competition and win up to $1,000. The opportunity is intended to support students in grades 9-12 who are considering starting a business The competition consi...
Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individu...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that play a critical role in supporting small businesses located in historically underinvested areas, helping...
Opportunity for USA and International startups and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development boot camp and competition. Applicants must have a promising early-stage idea focused on climate change. Participants will attend a boot camp and national comp...
Opportunity for Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs in eligible counties to participate in a business development program. Applicants must meet with a business referral partner prior to applying. In addition to a $2,000 cash grant, successful applicants will benef...
Opportunity for Minnesota early-stage social entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business cohort that supports innovative business development. Eligible applicants are those seeking to launch and lead new businesses that address social or envir...
Opportunity for Indiana small businesses 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 progr...
Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...
Opportunity for USA and Canada startups in multiple states to participate in an accelerator program. Participating businesses will receive an investment in exchange for equity in the company. Additional benefits include coaching, mentoring, strategic networking, d...
Opportunity for Montana, South Carolina, and Indiana small business owners to participate in a business development program. The free program is intended to provide participants with networking, mentorship, practical skills, and the development of a customized bus...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, ...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to provide support and assistance to entrepreneurs. Priority is given to organizations assisting entrepreneurs who are people of color, women, located in rural areas, or working in ...
Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana entrepreneurs in eligible counties to participate in a business accelerator program. Participants will receive a $25,000 grant as well as mentorship, coaching, and support to help grow their early-stage businesses. The purpose ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector to recognize their achievements and provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, wor...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be gi...
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...
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 int...
Opportunity for USA clean technology start-ups in multiple states to participate in a business acceleration program. The program is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs with the commercialization of new technologies. Successful applicants will have access to...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and Tribes for local workforce and economic development initiatives that benefit eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, entrepreneurship, mentoring and internship program...
Opportunity for USA businesses or subsidiaries to participate in an accelerator program focused on ocean intelligence initiatives. Applicants will receive funding upon completing the program. The purpose of this opportunity is to support ocean-focused start-ups ac...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for economic development projects in the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for projects that advance the local workforce and drive economic growth. Emphasis will be placed o...
Grants of up to $500 to Manitoba entrepreneurs in eligible regions to support the development of a side business. Funding is intended for individuals ages 15 to 39 who wish to expand an existing side business or pilot a new business idea. Eligible uses of funding ...
Grants of $15,000 to Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington agriculturalists in the funding source's service area for start-up expenses. Funding is intended to support operational development for new farmers. Eligible applicant...
Opportunity for USA and Canada entrepreneurs in multiple areas to participate in a program focusing on business growth and networking. Six companies will be chosen to participate and will receive a funding investment and 12 weeks of mentoring and networking opport...
Opportunity for USA and Canada entrepreneurs in eligible locations to join a business accelerator program. Funding is intended to advance water technology in the Great Lakes area. The goal of the program is to support startups working on innovative water technolog...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and startups to participate in a pitch competition and to receive access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Participants will go through a multi-stage process during which selected startups will attend G...
In-kind project support to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, corporations, environmentally-focused businesses, and start-ups for projects involving Master's of Management students. Each team of up to five students will be supervised by ...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to support community ventures. Funding is intended for charitable organizations whose missions align with the funder. In addition, the Marr-Anderson Family Foundation offers encouragement for individuals to fulfill their dre...
Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...
Grants to New York City women and women-led organizations for projects that benefit women and girls throughout the city. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that foster change in local communities and empower women and girls. Eligible projects are those t...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...