201 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Opportunity for Arkansas entrepreneurs to participate in a business contest. Participants will receive feedback on their business ideas and have the opportunity to win cash prizes. The program is intended for entrepreneurs in the business stage. Pitches will be present...

Grants of up to $2,500 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 of up to $30,000 to Washington emerging businesses and entrepreneurs for technology development projects. Funding is intended to increase access to advanced capabilities for testing, scaled prototyping, and demonstration. Applicants can apply for funding to deve...

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 of up to $2,500, grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $20,000 to Arizona arts organizations, schools, creative entrepreneurs, HOAs, and Individuals for arts programming. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. The purpose of fundi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to support scientific research and development that will lead to the commercialization of products, services, and processes. Funding is intended to provide researchers from all scientific and engine...

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...

Opportunity for USA individuals in eligible locations for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support an...

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, educational, and service organizations and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the mark...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit women and minority and under-represented communities. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progr...

Opportunity for Wisconsin early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Participants in the no-cost program receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program support. The goal of t...

Grants and technical support to Florida county and municipal governments and regional planning councils to develop strategies to promote economic development in local communities. Funding is intended for community-driven public engagement and planning activities. Plann...

Opportunity for Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible areas to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to support emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofits that address disparities within the focus areas of educ...

Grant of up to $25,000 to a Prince Edward Island entrepreneur for assistance in establishing a new business. Funding is intended to support the transformation of ideas into successful enterprises. The purpose of the program is to provide seed capital for creative busin...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs for product and business development. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities and expenses, including but not limited to capital purchases, marketing research, and professional and consulti...

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 $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and groups for training and workforce development within the tourism industry. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to foster economic mobility in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include entrepreneurship and small business support, workforce education and workforce development, and workforce housing access. Funding must bene...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota individuals and groups for grassroots community projects that enhance Tribal communities and promote culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended to build relationships with Indigenous communities, strengthen partnerships with ...

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. Eligible b...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a business development program located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Successful applicants will receive funding, business resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, and access to investment opport...

Opportunity for Massachusetts startup companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to offer applicants a stipend, fundraising opportunities, curated resources, workshops, and a network of corporate partne...

Opportunity for California start-up companies in eligible locations to participate in a program that promotes business growth and success. The program is intended to assist outstanding space tech teams that are struggling with issues related to civil, commercial, or mi...

Opportunity for Alabama emerging companies 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 on and address cutting-edge energy solutions....

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations 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, arts and culture, housing, me...

Opportunity for USA and Canada mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in an accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to $20,000 of funding, participants also receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and...

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 of th...

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 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 improvements. ...

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...

Award to a Canada Indigenous individual or business with a majority Indigenous ownership to recognize leadership in business. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs that exhibit the following qualities: strong business leadership; exemplary safety and envir...

Opportunity for California individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses in eligible regions to participate in a competition to develop original business initiatives. Successful applicants will receive a cash award and mentoring services. Eligible applicants are those who...

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to USA emerging child-run companies for start-up assistance and business development support. Funding is intended to assist businesses created and run by children between the ages of 10 and 18. In addition to funding, grantees will ...

Grants of $15,000 to Alaska, 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 l...

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 purpose...

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 of $5,000 to Arkansas graduate student artists in eligible counties to develop their creative, business, and networking skills. Funding is intended for graduate students involved in any artistic discipline who are currently studying in a graduate program at an a...

Grants of $10,000 to Arkansas Artists with demonstrated success to support networking, business, and creative endeavors. Funding is intended for individuals who are recognized by fellow artists for their contributions to their discipline. In addition to the funding, th...

Grants of $17,500 to Arkansas artists to support regional artist collaboration in eligible regions. Applicants must have experience in helping other artists to create a vibrant community that offers peer support and networking. In addition to the funding, grantees will...

Fellowships to California individuals in eligible locations to support research and inquiries on important issues and challenges. The fellowships are intended to assist ambitious, innovative, curious, influential, and networked leaders in the nonprofit and government s...

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

Grants to USA organizations for projects that promote social equity and racial justice. The purpose of funding is to increase access to opportunities and promote more equitable outcomes for minorities. Funding priorities include projects related to education, entrepren...

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, Canada, and International agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be involved in weekly instructional sessions and coaching meetings and will receive office space and deals from vendors. They will b...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs and activities that strengthen communities by supporting affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization. For a list of eligible ...

Grants to Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Applicants are required to contact staff to request a link to the application. Focus...

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, businesses, and service providers to receive mentoring to improve their operations. Funding is intended to assist historically underrepresented and excluded individuals. The program will take place over six sessions that w...

Opportunity for Illinois agriculture startup companies to participate in a business development program. Program participants receive cash investments, mentorship, special deals from selected vendors, and office space. Eligible applicants include early-stage, high-grow...