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223 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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223 grants found

Grants to Maryland Tech Start-Ups for Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland start-up companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to contribute to the professional success of early-stage technology, IT, cybersecurity, and health-based companies. The goal of the grant program is to invest in compani...

GrantWatch ID#: 200306

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 and In-Kind Support to Maryland Start-Ups in Eligible Areas to Achieve Professional Suc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $25,000 and in-kind support to Maryland small technology start-ups in eligible locations for capacity building assistance. The program offers professional, ongoing mentoring and targeted projects to help emerging companies succeed. The initiative assists...

GrantWatch ID#: 200308

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 and Puerto Rico Small Business Owners to Participate in a Business Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program is intended to provide participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 200771

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 California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Low-Income Fam...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of underserved populations. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in achieving economic security through workforce training, education, entrepreneur...

GrantWatch ID#: 202354

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Agencies, and Businesses in Multiple Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses for business expansion projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203747

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 to Kansas Small Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas small businesses in eligible locations to promote business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for business development opportunities that include equipment purchases, repairs, and marketing efforts. The grant targets tradit...

GrantWatch ID#: 205094

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, IHEs, and Small Businesses for Projects Related to Clean E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education for projects related to clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to assist academic researchers and companies that are seeking additional funding for clea...

GrantWatch ID#: 205148

Grants to Arkansas Small Businesses and Startups for General Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas small businesses and startups in eligible regions for general support. Funding is intended to help remove barriers to development and growth, including but not limited to equipment purchases, licensing fees, and product launches....

GrantWatch ID#: 205483

Grants to Maryland For-Profits to Assist with Relocation to Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland businesses to assist with relocation to eligible locations. Funding is intended to help businesses with rental costs in exchange for relocating to a specific region. The goal of the funding program is to promote the development of expanding and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206115

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

Grants to Virginia Organizations That Provide Services for Entrepreneurs in Eligible Industrie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia organizations that provide services for entrepreneurs in eligible industries for general support. Funding is intended to benefit organizations that work with science and technology startups. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to labor...

GrantWatch ID#: 207089

In-Kind Support to Michigan Entrepreneurs and Businesses that Support Their Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Michigan entrepreneurs and businesses in eligible regions that support their local communities. Successful applicants will have use of equipment and space to temporarily display and sell their wares at a local sports event. Vendors can make thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 207161

Opportunity for Michigan Small Food Businesses to Receive Access to Business Development Tools

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Michigan small food businesses in eligible regions to receive access to business development tools. Successful applicants will receive access to a kitchen space, monetary support, coaching, marketing assistance, and funding. Eligible applicants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 207324

Grants to California Small Businesses and Nonprofits for Vandalism Repair Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California small businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to offset costs associated with vandalism and other crime-related losses. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred by storefront repairs, and may also be used for boardin...

GrantWatch ID#: 208194

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 to USA Nonprofit, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs and Projects to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in local communities. Projects must fall into one of the following areas of focus: education, public health and emergency response, entrepr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209518

Opportunity for Washington, DC Nonprofit or For-Profit Financial Entities to Manage a Fund to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Washington, DC nonprofit or for-profit financial organizations to manage a government fund dedicated to supporting underserved businesses. The purpose of the fund is to provide seed money to businesses that specialize in technology. The application...

GrantWatch ID#: 210081

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative ideas and strategies that respond to community concerns. Funding is available for seed grants, capacity building, impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 211155

Opportunity for USA Agencies and Organizations to Provide Workshops in Entrepreneurship to Wom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship. In additio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211343

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to offer entrepreneurial training that will help residents pursue self-employment and business opportunities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211480

Opportunity for Canada Women Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Canada women entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up. Ideal companies are those that do business within ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 211668

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Businesses, Start-Ups, and Fintec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212065

Tax Credits to New Jersey Small-Sized Tech Businesses for Technological Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to New Jersey small-sized tech businesses to stimulate investments in emerging technological development. The purpose of the program is to provide credits against gross income or corporation business taxes in order to stimulate investments for early st...

GrantWatch ID#: 213027

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

Grants to Virginia Businesses for Start-Up or Expansion Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia businesses in eligible locations for start-up or expansion support. Funding is intended to assist in creating new jobs in the region. Eligible companies are IT businesses, distributors, manufacturers, R&D companies, and call centers that are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214428

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 USA AI Startups to Support Innovation in the Field of Artificial Intelligence

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA AI startups to support innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended to provide support to entrepreneurs who have developed creative applications of AI across all sectors. The program is intended to advance AI technology and...

GrantWatch ID#: 215808

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 Canada Donees, Charities, and Municipalities for Projects, Programs, and Activities ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada qualified donees, registered charities, and municipalities for projects, programs, and activities to benefit the community. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: health, education, and arts and humanities. The F...

GrantWatch ID#: 215901

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Start-Up Companies in the Space Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 215955

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 Michigan Public Charities for Activities to Benefit Residents Throughout the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan public charities for activities to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for high-impact projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, learning initiatives, natural environment, and economic vitality. The goal of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216879

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

Grants to Georgia Entrepreneurs and Startups to Support the Growth and Success of Businesses i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia entrepreneurs and startups to support the growth and success of businesses in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to marketing, equipment, operational expenses, and renovations. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 217960

Grants to Colorado and New York Underrepresented Entrepreneurs for Business Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Colorado and New York entrepreneurs from diverse communities in eligible locations for business growth and development. The purpose of the program is to provide support and assistance for underrepresented and underresourced entrepreneurs. Entre...

GrantWatch ID#: 218582

Grants to Quebec Businesses, Nonprofits, and Economic Institutions for Food Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec businesses, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations and governments, and economic development institutions for food initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen food supply chains and to deploy innovative technolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219747

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, Small Enterprises, and IHEs for Quantum Technology Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, small enterprises, and IHEs for quantum technology development. Funding is intended to advance the development of these technologies and related products that can be commercialized, to advance economic development in this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219749

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capital improvement projects to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Sout...

GrantWatch ID#: 220620

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 British Columbia First Nation and Indigenous Governments and Business Entities to Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nation governments and business entities, Tribes, and Indigenous associations, institutions, and entrepreneurs to enhance participation in the regulated plant-based drug industry. The goal of the program is to support Indigenous in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222051

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