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89 Grants for Entrepreneurs and Startups

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89 grants found

Grants to Arizona Artists to Participate in Career Development Projects and Opportunities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Arizona artists to promote career development. Funding is intended to cultivate new professional skills, introduce artistic work to new markets, and encourage artistic entrepreneurship. Eligible projects are new or developing professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 198927

Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate with...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canadian nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities on a research-based internship program. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Opportunity for USA Veterans with Disabilities to Participate in a Program to Develop Business...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging...

GrantWatch ID#: 164524

Grants to Northwest Territories Qualifying Entities to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Northwest Territories businesses, entrepreneurs, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and residents to foster economic development. Funding is available in the following categories: micro-business, entrepreneur support, community economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 166058

Grants to Ohio Urban Gardeners in Eligible Areas to Support For-Profit Food Ventures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and afforda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176274

Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: Ongoing

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to New Brunswick Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Increased Market Access an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to participate in career growth activities. This initiative aims to help musicians access domestic and international markets and encourage professional development. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 185455

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Opportunity for USA Black Business Owners to Participate in a Business Accelerator

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA qualifying Black small business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196901

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials....

GrantWatch ID#: 196927

Grants to Maryland Tech Entrepreneurs to Promote Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland technology start-ups and entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to establish partnerships with individuals and to help them build successful and sustainable companies. The goal of the program is to assist the next gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 200307

Grants to Illinois Property and Business Owners, Tenants, Nonprofit and Private Developers, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois property owners, tenants, business owners, nonprofit and private developers, and religious organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to acquisition, construction, and pre-development such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200613

Opportunity for USA Veterans to Participate in a Business Development Training Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veterans to participate in a business development training program. Successful applicants will participate in the program at no cost to themselves, including travel costs and lodging. Programs consist of an online portion and an in-person resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 201071

Grants to New Hampshire For-Profits and Entrepreneurs for Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Hampshire for-profit companies and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development assistance and start-up support. Funding is intended to offer local businesses a range of services, resources, and training opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204288

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Start-Ups Led by Military Veterans for Assistance in Busines...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206648

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Participate in a Professional D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208319

Grants to Connecticut Small Businesses for Business Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut small businesses for business development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that increase capacity and jobs. Eligible uses of funds include support services, equipment, inventory, and payroll. Bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209308

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Developers for AI...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 213528

Loans to Delaware Small Business Entities to Support Growth or Assist with Credit Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Delaware small for-profit and nonprofit business entities to provide support for minor credit or collateral issues or to enable expansion and growth. Applicants must contact and meet with a business manager prior to applying. The goal of these programs is...

GrantWatch ID#: 214212

Opportunity for Florida Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Florida entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. Applicants from the following types of companies are invited to apply: agriculture, smart city, fintech, education and talent, enterprise software and services, healthcare, food and be...

GrantWatch ID#: 214617

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible regions for economic development activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including structural work, facade im...

GrantWatch ID#: 215488

Grants to Missouri Business Owners and Tenants for Capital Projects that Enhance Downtown Shop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri business owners and tenants in eligible locations to support long-term capital enhancement projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that improve street-level shopping and walkab...

GrantWatch ID#: 215707

Grants to Missouri Small Businesses and Tenants to Activate Temporary Stores in Unoccupied Sto...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri small businesses and individuals to activate temporary stores in unoccupied storefronts in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist companies, startup retailers, and entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215819

Grants to Maryland New Business Owners for Startup Costs and Job Creation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Maryland new business owners for startup costs and job creation in eligible areas. Applicants must have a pre-application meeting with the staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the new enterprise with the cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 216803

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Support Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to support residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 216935

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Business Fellow...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a business fellowship program. Participants between the ages of 18 and 40 will take part in a 12-week program that includes mentorship and practical learning, and provides them with ongoi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220056

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Founders of Startups to Receive Funding and Men...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

GrantWatch ID#: 221222

Grants to Maine Tech Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 222277

Grants to Kentucky Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky small companies to promote business development. Funding is intended to support emerging and small businesses by addressing the significant barriers to accessing capital. The program aims to connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223851

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Property Owners, Artists, Businesses, and Cultural Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California property owners, as well as artists, businesses, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects to convert vacant storefronts into t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224847

Grants to New York Entrepreneurs in Eligible Locations for Business Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to New York entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business support. Funding is intended for equipment purchases or as financial support for applicants to expand or initiate their businesses. Applicants must be under 35 years old and have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225267

Grants to USA University Start-Ups, Academic Investigators, and Early-Stage Businesses for Inn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225674

Opportunity for Arizona and Utah Individuals and Teams to Participate in a Business Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Arizona and Utah individuals and teams to participate in a business development program and earn up to $3,000. The program enables participants to connect with experienced business mentors who can guide early-stage entrepreneurs through key develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 226870

Grants and In-Kind Services to Pennsylvania Artist Entrepreneurs for Business Creation and Man...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind services to Pennsylvania artist entrepreneurs for business creation and management in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. In addition to funding, awardess will receive access to mentorships...

GrantWatch ID#: 227382

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs, Scientists, and Companies for Innovative Dairy Processing Technol...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

GrantWatch ID#: 227513

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Project Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 229982