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.
Grants to Delaware small for-profit organizations for programs and activities to help the company develop, expand, and grow. Funding is intended to support a wide range of services and capital investments, including equipment, advertising services, building projects, a...
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. ...
Opportunity for Rhode Island entrepreneurs and early-stage companies to compete for cash prizes and in-kind support to develop businesses. Applicants are required to complete an application prior to submitting a full business plan. In addition to the cash award, applic...
Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to design small satellites with the capability to inform forestry and agriculture decisions on the ground. Participating researchers and entrepreneurs should offer both hardware and software solutions to advance...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must register in the grants portal and supply an LOI prior to applying. Funding is inte...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies 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 ...
Opportunity for Maryland female-owned businesses in eligible locations to participate in a pitch event. Applicants must submit initial materials prior to submitting their final materials. This competition is intended to boost female-owned businesses through prizes, pub...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the Black community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and projects or ...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local envir...
Grant of $1,000 to a Utah individual in eligible locations for the opportunity to contribute to the local community and develop as an entrepreneur. Funding is intended to support and encourage community members who think creatively and alternatively. Entrepreneurial pu...
Opportunity for North Dakota businesses to participate in a business development program. The purpose of the no-cost program is to prepare early-stage businesses to raise a seed round or participate in an investment accelerator. Successful applicants will participate i...
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...
Grants to Indiana and Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for community improvement initiatives. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to provide meaningful support for projects in the focus areas of educati...
Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives in the focus areas of economic development, education, technology, and community welfare. Elig...
Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,...
Grants to New York early-stage entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business growth and development. Some applicants require pre-approval prior to applying. Applicants can compete in the categories of sustainability, community, enterprise tech, consumer tech, or foo...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Wyoming qualifying nonprofit and for-profit childcare businesses to increase childcare capacity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for start-up costs or costs related to expanding enrollment. Allowable expenses include, but are not li...
Grants to Michigan emerging companies in eligible locations for start-up assistance. Funding is intended to help business founders and tech startups get the capital, visibility, and partnerships they need to launch and grow. The grant aims to support entrepreneurs, emp...
Grants to Oregon veteran-owned small and micro businesses in eligible regions for projects to build digital capacity. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including software and hardware purchases, digital marketing, skills training, cybersecurity, techn...
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...
Opportunity for Washington, DC qualifying small businesses and entrepreneurs to participate in a business training program. Eligible applicants are those who were previously incarcerated, have been released on probation or parole, and are seeking to establish a busines...
Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario young people in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs launch a summer business. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will receive business tr...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut women-owned companies to drive success and promote business development. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will positively impact the growth and profitability of women-led for-profit businesses. Eligible uses of...
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...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International technology startups led by underserved individuals to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. The program is available to companies focused on data analytics, digital health, insuretech, or fintech. In ...
Opportunity for Illinois early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Businesses will receive mentorship and personalized coaching, join a weekly lunch and learn, and pitch to investors, venture capitalists, and accelera...
Opportunity for North Carolina and Virginia entrepreneurs in eligible areas to pitch their business idea at a live competition and win prizes. Twenty finalists will be selected to pitch at the competition, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three participants. ...
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 and in-kind support to Massachusetts startups for projects that 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-perform...
Stipends of up to $5,000 to USA early-career farmers and ranchers in multiple states for business support and expansion. Applicants must submit a preliminary application. Funding is intended to support farmers from traditionally underserved backgrounds who are located ...
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 applying. Funding is intended...
Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to help people with disabilities enter the business sector. Grants may be used to acquire, open, or ...
Awards to Quebec young business leaders to recognize achievements and contributions to the business community. The awards are intended to honor young business people who represent all economic sectors. Candidates will be evaluated based on leadership, achievements, vis...
Awards of $2,500 and in-kind support for Quebec young entrepreneurs in recognition of exceptional contributions to the province's business sector. In addition to a monetary prize, winners will receive mentorship. The purpose of the competition is to honor individuals w...
Opportunity for New York climate tech startup companies to participate in an accelerator program to devise more efficient energy storage mechanisms. Program participants will participate in virtual and in-person programming, receive technical assistance, and be eligibl...
Opportunity for Michigan underserved female business founders in eligible cities to participate in a leadership development program. Participants receive a guaranteed stipend of $5,000 and can compete for additional funding of up to $15,000. The program combines leader...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to advance their company. Participants will have access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the fun...
Opportunity for USA individuals, IHEs, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and other inventors to develop innovative energy storage solutions. This challenge is meant to focus on less conventional use cases such as energy storage in extreme operating cond...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama qualifying female entrepreneurs for business development. Funding is intended for the expansion and enhancement of women-owned businesses in the hospitality, culinary, agriculture, and food industries. Applicants must define and valida...
Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for legi...
Opportunity for Oklahoma early-stage companies in eligible locations 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 ...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on innovative approaches to complex social and environmental issues. From early-stage support to established organizations fa...
Opportunity for Wisconsin entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in an accelerator program. Participants receive vendor perks, networking opportunities, mentorship, customized coaching, and investor meetings. The goal of the program is that graduates will go ...
Grants to Virginia qualifying research IHEs to collaborate with an entrepreneur. This program is intended to help IHEs commercialize products they have developed in specific industries, such as agriculture, energy, transportation, aerospace, IT, communications, and mor...
In-kind support to USA small business owners to increase their digital presence. Applicants are required to complete several online courses to gain access to the application. Winners will receive a content package, including promotional videos, content plan, landing pa...
Opportunity for Alabama early-stage health-focused companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity offers emerging businesses individualized coaching and mentorship. The program's goal is that graduates will go on to participate in an invest...
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 to sup...
Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses to foster economic development in eligible locations. 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 of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and public schools for youth educational programs in entrepreneurship and philanthropy in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to help Kâ€...