207 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to USA emerging child-run companies for start-up assistance and business development support. Funding is intended to assist businesses created and run by children between the ages of 10 and 18. In addition to funding, grantees will ...

Grants of $15,000 to Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington agriculturalists in the funding source's service area for start-up expenses. Funding is intended to support operational development for new farmers. Eligible applicants are those l...

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit Native organizations for tourism activities that reflect the values of Native Hawaiian culture and heritage. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying and may take as long as one month. The purpose...

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...

Grants of $5,000 to Arkansas graduate student artists in eligible counties to develop their creative, business, and networking skills. Funding is intended for graduate students involved in any artistic discipline who are currently studying in a graduate program at an a...

Grants of $10,000 to Arkansas Artists with demonstrated success to support networking, business, and creative endeavors. Funding is intended for individuals who are recognized by fellow artists for their contributions to their discipline. In addition to the funding, th...

Grants of $17,500 to Arkansas artists to support regional artist collaboration in eligible regions. Applicants must have experience in helping other artists to create a vibrant community that offers peer support and networking. In addition to the funding, grantees will...

Fellowships to California individuals in eligible locations to support research and inquiries on important issues and challenges. The fellowships are intended to assist ambitious, innovative, curious, influential, and networked leaders in the nonprofit and government s...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, d...

Grants to USA organizations for projects that promote social equity and racial justice. The purpose of funding is to increase access to opportunities and promote more equitable outcomes for minorities. Funding priorities include projects related to education, entrepren...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local reside...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be involved in weekly instructional sessions and coaching meetings and will receive office space and deals from vendors. They will b...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs and activities that strengthen communities by supporting affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization. For a list of eligible ...

Grants to Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Applicants are required to contact staff to request a link to the application. Focus...

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, businesses, and service providers to receive mentoring to improve their operations. Funding is intended to assist historically underrepresented and excluded individuals. The program will take place over six sessions that w...

Opportunity for Illinois agriculture startup companies to participate in a business development program. Program participants receive cash investments, mentorship, special deals from selected vendors, and office space. Eligible applicants include early-stage, high-grow...

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. Certain applicants are required to submi...

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, public bodies, and tribes for economic development activities in eligible re...

Opportunity for Israel companies to invest in startup ventures. This program is intended to support companies in the technology field and help to strengthen the capital market. The funder seeks to broaden the interaction between local entrepreneurs and institutions in ...

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

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 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 must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpos...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for innovative solutions related to infectious diseases. Finalists will present their ideas, products, and inventions to judges in the technology, medicine, pharmaceutical, and business ind...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts and cultural projects and programming. Funding is intended for publically accessible arts activities. The goal of the grant program is to increase the availability of arts expe...

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...

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 ...

Grants to Maryland government agencies, IHEs, regional councils, and nonprofit organizations for programs that further economic growth in designated rural counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support entrepreneur...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative ideas and strategies that respond to community concerns. Funding is available for seed grants, capacity building, and general...

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Some applicants are required to submit a concept paper and consult with program staff prior to submitting a full...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. This funding opportun...

Opportunity for USA startups to participate in a business development program. Eligible startups are those with a focus on innovations related to education and workforce development. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with mentorship, networking, and a...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to Missouri entrepreneurs at nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to develop new ideas. The program is intended as a professional development opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs in the early stages of a ...

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind assistance to Wisconsin individual business owners who are also military veterans in eligible locations for business development efforts, disaster preparedness, and sustainability planning in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health cr...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that improve the local quality of life and make a clear difference for a significant number of people. Eligibl...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas small businesses in eligible locations to promote business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for business development opportunities that include equipment purchases, repairs, and marketing efforts. The grant targets traditional...

Opportunity for Illinois early-stage for-profit companies and start-up entrepreneurs in eligible locations to present business plans and compete for cash prizes and in-kind support. The opportunity is intended to identify, promote, and reward outstanding entrepreneursh...

Grants and sponsorships to Colorado and Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of education, community, human services, and journalism. Funding...

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 Vermont early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program support. The goal of the program...

Opportunity for Wisconsin tech start-up companies in eligible regions to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to individualized mentoring support, participating start-ups will also receive additional perks from a wide range of vendors. Companies from dive...

Opportunity for USA startups 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 will have both...

Grants to Georgia, Minnesota, and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community; education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment; and financial literacy. The Foundation accep...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government units, K-12 educational institutions, and IHEs in eligible locations for general operations and for activities that help transform the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include community and economic...

Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses in eligible regions to foster economic development. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in the region. The program is designed to incentivize strategic business planning and tra...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local families and communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Areas of focus include employment, food security, entrepreneurship, and educat...

Opportunity for Alaska early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive mentorship, coaching, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program support. The purpose of the program is for graduates to go...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit African American girls and women. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to transform the lives of women and girls through education, health, leadership development, ...