189 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Grants of up to $35,000 to Minnesota emerging companies to cover business expenses incurred within the state. Funding is intended to promote the growth of new businesses and encourage innovation in Minnesota. Eligible expenses include salary support, technical services...

Grants to British Columbia Indigenous nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and communities for initiatives to increase Indigenous involvement in food processing and agriculture. Applicants are required to register their organizations prior to submitting an...

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. ...

Opportunity for USA students to participate in a program to inspire and benefit young people. Successful applicants are invited to an interview to present their unique stories on video. The purpose of the program is to discover and showcase the achievements of youth wh...

Grants of $3,000 for Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs and artists in eligible locations recovering from loss of income due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is intended for those individuals who earned most of their income from their artistic endeavors. ...

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 North Dakota early-stage businesses to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive mentorship, business coaching, deals and perks, investment opportunities, and weekly educational seminars. The goal is for graduates...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The program is intended for early-stage entrepreneurs, includi...

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...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that manage charter schools for start-up projects. Funding is intended to help charter schools at the early stage of development or leaders interested in launching a new school by providing resources, funding, and s...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to address food insecurity and increase access to healthy food in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-led programs and projects in underserved areas where access to healthier ...

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 Colorado institutions of higher education, individual entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to participate in a waste reduction project development program. The opportunity is intended to help participants pursue creative projects that ...

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands businesses, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to recognize their outstanding impact, innovations, and contributions to increasing the country's global competitiveness. Awards are intended to celebrate excellen...

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 up to $20,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and CBOs for initiatives that promote equity in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, home ownership, community investment, entrepreneurship, and workforce. Eligible organizations ser...

Opportunity for Louisiana entrepreneurs and start-up founders to participate in a business development program and receive grants and in-kind support. The program is intended to assist emerging businesses in the culinary field. Each participant will be matched with a b...

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...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to participate in an entrepreneur accelerator program to develop innovative science-driven technologies. Program participants will receive training, mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities and will al...

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of culture, education, health and wellness, family, and environment, recreation,...

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to receive business development support. The purpose of the program is to help business owners achieve success through mentorship, peer support, and education. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the community a...

Opportunity for Nebraska emerging companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to help early-stage for-profit entities connect with mentors, expand customer traction, and pitch to investors. The program is for high-growth star...

Opportunity for Israel early-stage startup companies with innovative ideas to participate in a business development program. Selected companies will benefit from mentorship, networking, and the opportunity to join an international business trip at the end of the progra...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups at any stage to participate in an accelerator program to help launch innovative technology ventures. Companies that provide products or services in the following sectors are eligible: cybersecurity, AI and machine...

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 of up to $10,000 to Minnesota small businesses in eligible locations for startup costs. Funding is intended to assist new businesses during the first year of operation. Eligible applicants are businesses with ten or fewer full-time employees with commercial addr...

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...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA Native American youth and young adults partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, or tribal organizations for projects that promote positive change in their communities. Funding is intended to recognize Native youth, ages 18-30, wh...

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 an...

Opportunity for USA and Canada startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive investment funding, networking opportunities, deals and perks, mentoring, and coaching. Applications are welcome from sustainability- or mobility-related...

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military, veterans, and their immediate family members to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are give...

Opportunity for Louisiana women small business owners in eligible locations to participate in a business fellowship program. This program is intended to give women business owners mentoring, funding, exposure, and support to be successful. Applicants must have a busine...

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 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 Massachusetts and Arkansas 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 ...

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...

Grants to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for public amenities, facilities, projects, and programs. Strategies include economic development, neighborhood revitaliz...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to decarbonize low-to-moderate-income housing in New York. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting their applications. Participants will be guided in busine...

Grants to Canada entrepreneurs and businesses for initiatives to support local musicians. New applicants are required to register in the online system prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limite...

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 to New York beginning farmers to establish and maintain agricultural businesses. Funding is intended for farmers who have not managed a farm, but are intensely interested in doing so. There are two tracks to the program, one for a shorter timeframe and one for a...

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

Grants of up to $25,000 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 p...

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...

Opportunity for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas IHE student teams to compete for prizes in a statewide entrepreneurial contest. Applicants must submit a first-round application before the full application. The competition is i...

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 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, 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 fa...