228 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Opportunity for Massachusetts 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 pr...

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition for innovative product or business development ideas. Winners receive up to $1,500 in funds to start or expand a business or to develop a product. Funding is intended to encourage and support entr...

Opportunity for Wisconsin startup companies to participate in a pitch competition. In addition to a cash prize, successful applicants will benefit from networking, coaching, meetings, demo space, free admission to tech events, and more. Focus areas include advanced man...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals with professional leadership experience in energy and food systems to expand their knowledge and leadership capacity. This program is intended to provide networking opportunities and teach skills to elected offi...

Grants to North Carolina small businesses in eligible locations to promote business success. Chosen businesses will attend a business class to learn how to develop a business plan, bookkeeping, taxes, and more. After successful course completion, the businesses will al...

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 climates or re...

Opportunity for Florida startup companies to receive funding and develop innovative environmental projects in eligible locations. The program is intended to promote waste diversion activities that significantly reduce environmental damage by minimizing the amount of wa...

Opportunity for California qualifying early-stage health technology companies in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Eligible companies have research or technology in the focus areas of diagnostics, medical devices, or digital health. Par...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to impact entrepreneurship in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that facilitate a broad network of organizations that support entrepreneurs as they seek the capital, business advice, and trainin...

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 of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include but are not limited to healthcare, substance abuse, economic development, entrepreneurship, education, job train...

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...

Opportunity for Texas qualifying women entrepreneurs located in eligible regions for participation in a pitch competition. Each participant has three minutes to present a pitch and a two-minute question-and-answer session involving the audience. The audience votes usin...

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 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, community and faith-based groups, as well as schools to train out-of-school youth in entrepreneurship. The program will provide mentorship, financial literacy training, business development training...

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies to participate in a 12-week business development program. The program is designed for companies with undercapitalized founders and offers mentorships and coaching, deals and perks from assorted companies, opportunities to netwo...

Opportunity for Indiana and Illinois startups specializing in creative goods or services to participate in a business development program. In addition to receiving a $5,000 grant after completing the program, participants will have access to coaching, webinars, and gro...

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 to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, operations, business insurance, retirement, and professional services,...

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 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 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 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 of up to $500 and in-kind services to qualifying USA women entrepreneurs to enhance business success and personal wellbeing. The program offers direct financial support, as well as coaching, tools, and resources to promote self-care. The goal of the program is 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...

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...

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 USA entrepreneurs contributing to creative fields to participate in a business development program. The virtual program provides an environment for networking and learning as well as funding to fast-track their company's growth. The courses are self-pac...

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...

Opportunity for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and South Carolina 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 organi...

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...

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in creative industries to participate in a business development program. In addition to receiving a $5,000 grant, entrepreneurs will be able to participate in a coaching program and have access to other educational and ...

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...

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...

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...

Grants 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, product development, and professional and cons...