199 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

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 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 $20,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit business support organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand the economic capacity of s...

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative activities and industry-advancement projects that are important to the area's futur...

Opportunity for Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC for-profit startups to participate in an accelerator program to explore climate concerns. The program will be a combination of virtual and in-person activities that will include monthly meetings and in-person resid...

Grants to Washington, DC qualifying entrepreneurs and businesses to strengthen the local food economy and promote food equity in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the expansion or relocation of consumer-direct services that offer equitable access to affo...

Opportunity for Oklahoma startup companies to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive funds and the opportunity to join a 12-week program that includes mentorship and coaching, networking opportunities, and benefits and deals from a var...

Grants of $2,000 and grants of $5,000 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 phas...

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas such as economic and community development, youth, leadership deve...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts individual artists and organizations in eligible counties to promote artistic advancement and the creation of new work in any arts discipline. Funding is intended to support both emerging artists and es...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International education and workforce startups to participate in an accelerator program. Funding is intended to connect startups with investors and mentors and generate innovative approaches to these fields. This program is hybrid, with...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in the t...

Grants and in-kind support to Washington BIPOC business owners and entrepreneurs to launch and expand businesses in eligible regions. The program is intended to generate wealth for businesses owned by BIPOC veterans and women. The goal of the grant program is to launch...

Grants of up to $12,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful programs, projects, and services in a wide range of focus areas to address the n...

Grants of up to $20,000 to North Carolina organizations to partner with underrepresented businesses in eligible areas to encourage innovation and networking. These grants are intended for organizations that support entrepreneurs and small businesses to provide addition...

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 $2,500 to Iowa entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business support. Funding is intended to support project-related expenses that provide growth and expansion opportunities for new small businesses located in the region. Applications are limited to ...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International financial technology startups to participate in an accelerator program. The program is intended to help businesses develop innovative financial technology services and products. Winning startup companies will collaborate w...

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

Grants of up to $1,500 to Arizona artists to participate in career development projects and opportunities. Funding may be used to cultivate new professional skills, introduce artistic work to new markets, and encourage artistic entrepreneurship. Eligible projects shoul...

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 and territories government agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public-private partnerships, and consortia to support economic development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of t...

Opportunity for Northeastern Ontario nonprofit organizations, community groups, small businesses, and individuals to participate in a grant and mentorship program to support tourism development within the region. In addition to $3,000 seed funding, selected participant...

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 Missouri nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research institutions to support entrepreneurs. Funding is intended to foster innovation and help develop the local economy. Eligible project and program types include training, education, mentoring, networking, ass...

Grants to Missouri research institutions, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to support local entrepreneurs. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and ongoing operational expenses. The goal of the program is to foster innovation and help develop the local economy.

Prizes to USA organizations, institutions, corporations, teams, and individuals for innovative solutions to conserve water and electricity during dialysis. Qualifying engineers, healthcare providers, patients, entrepreneurs, and other entities will be honored for their...

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 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...

Award of $10,000 to a Canada Indigenous young entrepreneur to honor demonstrated initiative in the field of business. Eligible applicants are under the age of 35. The purpose of this program is to reward a young Indigenous individual for a creative business enterprise ...

Grants of up to $500 to Texas small businesses and individuals in eligible locations to strengthen capacity and improve operations. Funding is intended to assist business owners by helping with expenses, including those related to training, marketing, mobility, connect...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario registered charities for new and creative projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for innovative ideas in the focus areas of education, food security, literacy and training efforts, h...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations to promote business development and strengthen capacity in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently esta...

Grants of up to $75,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government units, and institutions of higher education to promote creative entrepreneurial opportunities. Funding is intended to advance a sustainable innovation system focusing on high-growth, hi...

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 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is for programs in the focus areas of safety from violence, health and wellness, and economic empowe...

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA and territories women entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries to help them lead and expand their early-stage business. In addition to funding, fellows will participate in workshops and receive business guidance, as well as the opportuni...

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 $2,500 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...

Opportunity for Louisiana start-ups in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to offer technology-based seed-stage businesses the chance to be involved in a mentor-driven program. The program provides founders w...

Grants to Kansas and Missouri coalitions of organizations to develop projects that foster systems change in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning activities that advance economic mobility in the region through three focus areas: career and workforce develo...

Opportunity to USA and Puerto Rico female entrepreneurs to join an online business accelerator. The 12-week program is intended to support founders of technology companies. The goal of the program is to fuel company growth and help entrepreneurs access capital. The app...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

In-kind services to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, social enterprises, community-based organizations, universities, research institutions, tribes, and entrepreneurs for projects to promote waste reduction and recycling. Funding is intended for proposal...

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...

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York qualifying agricultural businesses in eligible regions to promote growth and support environmental initiatives. Eligible uses of funding include but are not limited to equipment, marketing, rent, payroll, losses due to storms, seed p...

Grants of $2,500 to New York City female arts administrators and artists in eligible locations to pursue career development opportunities. Funding is intended for applicants who are part of the local art community. Eligible applicants can take advantage of activities a...