221 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

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...

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 Illinois IHEs and nonprofit organizations to update tech incubator spaces. Applicants must complete prequalification and required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital projects that will improve facilities and equipment in spaces su...

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind assistance to qualifying California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is unrestricted but is intended to support initiatives in the following categories: training and education, civ...

Opportunity for California fledgling businesses in eligible regions to participate in a business accelerator program and become eligible to receive a $10,000 grant. The program will offer workshops, planning and training sessions, and networking opportunities. Eligible...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Texas businesses and organizations in eligible areas to foster local tourism. Funding is intended to reimburse organizations for ads and marketing campaigns that attract visitors and promote the tourism, convention, and hotel industry in the r...

Opportunity for Texas underserved entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive funds in the form of a loan and a grant, training, professional resources, networking opportunities, tools and technology, and ongoing support th...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington community-based, faith-based, and neighborhood organizations for programs to assist street food vendors in obtaining operating permits in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community engagement, program planning and developm...

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 for Quebec young entrepreneurs in recognition of exceptional contributions to the province's business sector. Ten categories of awards will be distributed. The purpose of the competition is to honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding business leadersh...

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...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and municipalities for projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth programming, leadership development, culture, improved quality of life...

Opportunity for Pennsylvania start-up businesses to compete for a prize of up to $35,000 in an entrepreneurial contest. The opportunity is intended to assist innovators and startups who are working to benefit aging residents. The program also offers pitch experience an...

Opportunity for Indiana start-up companies in the transportation sector to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. The opportunity is intended to allow emerging businesses to take part in a program offering mentorship, networking, and a cha...

Opportunity for USA early-stage life sciences companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide companies with a focus on life science innovations with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies...

Grants of up to $80,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individuals, faith-based organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations to support a range of community improvement initiatives. Funding is intended to benefit areas that were disproportionally ...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support research ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit women and girls in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address the basic needs of girls and women and to promote economic security. Eligible programs benefi...

Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local econo...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote the s...

Grants to Montana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions to support economic development and to provide relief for lost revenue and unemployment due to the closure of local plants. Funding is intended to keep the local economy runni...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage energy startups to join a 9-week accelerator program. Participating startups will benefit from personalized mentoring, networking, training, pitch deck design services, and access to resources to foster busines...

Grants of up to $1,500, grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, support existing business...

Grants and loans to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribes to promote the growth and development of small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

Grants to Arizona arts organizations, schools, creative entrepreneurs, and HOAs, for arts programming. The purpose of funding is to inspire and enhance arts in the community. Funding is intended to support arts projects, community events, and neighborhood activities. E...

Opportunity for Colorado early-stage companies to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch ...

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military and veterans to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The progr...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs. Focus areas include capacity building, advancing ecosystems, strengthening resources, and providing educational opportunities for women and girls...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests are limit...

Opportunity for Washington business consortia to participate in an accelerator program to strengthen economic development. This program is designed to help organizations expand innovation in important sectors. The consortia must have academic membership, and must submi...

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 ...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of education, arts, and professional developme...

Opportunity for Michigan business people in eligible locations to compete in a contest and win cash prizes and in-kind services. The opportunity is intended to enable an entrepreneur to open a physical retail business. The contest is based on the concept of crowd entre...

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 to Kansas and Missouri organizations in eligible counties for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to support organizations that advance economic mobility in the region through three focus areas: career and workforce development, entrepreneurship, a...

Grants of $2,000 to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding may be used to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...

Opportunity for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska graduate and undergraduate students to join a startup competition. The program is intended to allow student entrepreneurs to gain practice in business presentations and pitches. The competition is ...

Opportunity for Rhode Island entrepreneurs and early-stage companies to compete for cash awards 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...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, local governments, and food, forestry, and agricultural businesses for new or expanded projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners. Priority will be given to businesses in at-risk counties, counties adjoining ...

Opportunity for Colorado 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 suppo...

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations in multiple states served by the funding source for general operating support. Nonprofits in eligible regions in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washington, D...

Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for programs and projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative activities and industry-advanceme...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International tech startup companies in the insurance industry to participate in a business development program. Program participants receive cash investments, networking opportunities, coaching, and mentorship, as well as office space....

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a business accelerator program. Successful applicants will receive in-kind support such as mentoring support services, consulting services, resources, networking opportunities, and more. The pu...

Opportunity for Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas businesses in eligible areas to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program sup...

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind assistance to Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and New York City entrepreneurs in eligible locations to support work in art, music, and culture. Funding is intended to honor emerging creative businesses. In addition to a cash grant, grantees w...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and local governments for projects to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve neighborhood livability, public safety, and economic opportunities in the Cit...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the area o...

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 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...