221 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

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 start-up ...

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...

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...

Grants to Virginia local government agencies and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and preservation of commercial districts and historic neighborhoods. Funding is intended for planning activities including design reports, construction estimates, and re...

Opportunity for Minnesota Brown, Black, and women-led startups to participate in an accelerator program to facilitate business growth. Awardees will receive mentoring from industry leaders and investors, build relationships with other companies, and learn to scale thei...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet critical needs related to health, housing, arts and culture, economic development, and ...

Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses in eligible locations to foster economic development. Applicants must attend eligible business development programs before applying. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in the r...

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...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of human services, entrepreneurship, housing, economic and workforce development, healthcare access, and abuse prevention. El...

Grants of up to $500 to Israel and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact families, girls, and women t...

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...

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 submitting an application. Fu...

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 progr...

Opportunity for USA startup businesses to participate in a program to test or deploy innovative prototypes or services addressing climate change issues in Alaska. Funding is intended to assist early-stage companies seeking to secure initial customers. Companies must de...

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 suppor...

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...

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 consists o...

Prizes and in-kind support to USA Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs to support business endeavors. Funding is intended to provide support and guidelines to businesses in one of the following categories: healthcare, media and entertainment, technology, consumer products ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta small businesses and entrepreneurs for development and expansion projects in eligible locations. The goal of funding is to provide financial support to existing businesses wanting to expand services or products that are unique to the ...

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, animal health, plant science, defense and...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri qualifying early-stage entrepreneurs for business development support. The goal of the funding program is to address funding gaps faced by entrepreneurs and accelerate the development of early-stage businesses. Focus areas include th...

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 programs, an...

Opportunity for USA and Canada startups to participate in a three-month technology accelerator program. The purpose of the accelerator is to devise climate tech and sustainability solutions and to help startups grow their companies. Participating startups will receive ...

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 program go...

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 invest...

Opportunity for Texas start-ups in eligible locations to participate in a business development program and compete for a chance to secure funding of up to $40,000. The opportunity is a highly competitive, intensive 8-12 week program designed to help companies effective...

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...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and public schools for youth educational programs in business innovation and philanthropy in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Eligible programs must serve participa...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...

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 condi...

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 individuals a...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to support the development and sustainability of BIPOC-owned small businesses in eligible regions. Funding is intended to fill gaps within available resources to ensure that servic...

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...

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 on pro...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

Opportunity for Wyoming businesses from a wide range of industries to participate in a business development program. The program is intended for early-stage companies throughout the state. Successful applicants will participate in a seven-week program and receive mento...

Grants of $10,000 to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand restaurants for disaster relief. Funding is intended to support underinsured restaurants with disaster-related expenses in the wake of a government-declared natural disaster. Eligible uses of funds include operat...

Opportunity for Wyoming individuals and teams to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to promote product development and provide a roadmap for testing new ideas. Successful applicants will participate in a month-long workshop and will ...

Grants of $15,000 to Arizona, California, 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 applicants are those located i...

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 more ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible regions for programs that address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of arts and culture, environment an...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include economic developm...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals, businesses, and organizations to develop sustainable business models. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Applicants must use existing climate data, projections,...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local reside...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

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, deals,...

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 opportuniti...

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts startups to address issues related to clean energy. The program is intended to assist emerging companies that align with one of the following areas of interest: clean transportation, offshore wind, high-performance buildings,...