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223 Grants for Entrepreneurs and Startups

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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Economic De...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions to support economic development and to provide relief for lost revenue and unemployment due to the closure of local plants. Funding is intended to keep the local economy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194853

Competition for USA and Canada Mom Entrepreneurs to Help Grow Their Businesses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Competition for USA and Canada mom entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses. The purpose of the program is to encourage and support women who own their own businesses as they endeavor to balance motherhood and work. Eligible applicants include first-time expect...

GrantWatch ID#: 209032

Grants to New York Female Entrepreneurs for Business Development Assistance

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York female entrepreneurs in eligible locations to promote success and business development. Funding is intended to help women company owners thrive and grow their businesses. Eligible businesses are at least 51% women-owned and are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 210627

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Students and Graduates to Partic...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178471

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Activities that Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of empowerment and health and wellbeing. The program is currently availab...

GrantWatch ID#: 179346

Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals in Eligible Locations to Participate in a Contest for Ne...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a contest for unique new products and business ideas. Winners will receive cash prizes or funding for business expenses. All applications are confidential and ideas remain the property o...

GrantWatch ID#: 192342

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215876

Sponsorships to Texas Events Planners to Promote Community and Economic Development in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Sponsorships to Texas events planners to promote community and economic development in eligible regions. Focus areas include business finance programming, communications and marketing, community development, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Sponsorships are in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227783

Grants to Georgia Agencies and Water and Sewer Authorities for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/09/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Artists in Eligible Counties for Career Dev...

Deadline: 10/15/26

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 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 172099

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 Virginia Small Businesses to Support Operations and Attract New Businesses

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia small businesses in eligible locations to support operations and attract new businesses to the region. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help new companies overcome the barriers to ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 222574

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/30/26

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 star...

GrantWatch ID#: 179824

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits for Business Expansion and Development Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to stimulate the esta...

GrantWatch ID#: 198383

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is for programs in the focus areas of safety from violence, health and wellness, and economic e...

GrantWatch ID#: 151024

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 to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Civic and Economic Development

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including libraries and schools, in eligible locations to strengthen the community. Funding is intended to increase economic opportunities, bring the community together, and enhance trust in civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 156261

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/21/27

Grants to Massachusetts organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support economic development and entrepreneurship, urban environment improvements, and efforts to reduce violence. Grants may be requested for spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 177677

Grants to North Dakota, New Mexico, and Colorado Nonprofits to Encourage Entrepreneurship

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to North Dakota, New Mexico, and Colorado nonprofit organizations to encourage entrepreneurship. Funding is intended to establish or expand a steady income-producing effort that strengthens its long-term stability, while also creating avenues for work, lear...

GrantWatch ID#: 225275

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 Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, andIHES in Eligible Areas for Progr...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education in eligible locations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192777

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the Jewish community in eligible locations. Previous grant recipients must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 130770

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Education, Environment, Community Enrichment, and Entrepreneu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that contribute to and positively impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 152127

Opportunity for Upstate New York Start-Ups to Participate in an Entrepreneurial Program and Qu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York start-up companies in eligible regions to participate in a business development program, qualify for funding, and receive in-kind mentoring and business development consulting services. Applicants are required to prequalify prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 158761

Grants to Alberta Métis Entrepreneurs for a Start-Up or Small Business Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up $99,999 to Alberta Métis entrepreneurs for assistance in expanding a small business or funding a start-up. Funding is intended to support new and expanding business ventures with non-repayable grants. In order to receive this grant, funding must be a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158771

Fellowships to Kentucky Founders of High-Tech Companies to Accelerate Business in the Startup ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Kentucky founders of high-tech companies seeking to accelerate their business during the startup phase. This one-year, mentor-driven program offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to mentoring, access to resources, assistance with a...

GrantWatch ID#: 160738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

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

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, For-Profits, Early-Stage Businesses, and IHEs for Bioscience...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, accredited colleges and universities, and for-profit start-ups to expedite bioscience innovation. The funding focuses on bioscience discoveries that can be introduced into commercial markets quickly in order to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 164431

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to directly benefit young people and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and career r...

GrantWatch ID#: 165145

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in focus areas including arts and literacy, health and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 165416

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 Nebraska Nonprofit Organizations and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities for charitable programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that are consistent with the Foundation's mission, values, and vision, and strive to develop local leadership, entrep...

GrantWatch ID#: 173883

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

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting a full proposal....

GrantWatch ID#: 180453

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 York and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Requests are encouraged for innovative projects that address local needs and solve important community problems. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184810

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 Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects to Improve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming,...

GrantWatch ID#: 187452

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Civic Engagement and Economic Development...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities that strengthen and unify communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 189784

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Support Local Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and Tribal entities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189796

Grants to Illinois, Florida, California, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, loans, and investments to Illinois, Florida, California, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations for impactful programs that promote the health and wellbeing of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for ini...

GrantWatch ID#: 190404

Opportunity for Louisiana Small Businesses to Participate in a Business Growth and Sustainabil...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Louisiana small businesses to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive training, developmental assistance, and free assessments, as well as access to additional program benefits. The goal of the program is to encoura...

GrantWatch ID#: 190671

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, 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 Ontario New Businesses to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario new businesses to foster economic development in local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for capital expenses, training costs, marketing, and investments in information and communications technology. Eligible applicants are tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 197492

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Maryland Tech Companies for Start-Up Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Maryland emerging companies for start-up assistance. Funding is intended to invest in new, pre-seed technology businesses that have been started by economically underserved founders and communities. Funded companies are also provided ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200305