228 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Discover grants and opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Funding is available for early-stage startups and innovations through mentoring, incubators, accelerators, seed funding, and business development programs designed to help grow and scale new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

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Opportunity for USA High School Students to Participate in a Competition for Innovative Produc...

Deadline: 04/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 163663

Grant to Massachusetts Individuals, Groups, Entrepreneurs, and Emerging Nonprofits for Innovat...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grant of $5,000 to Massachusetts Individuals, students, groups, entrepreneurs, and emerging nonprofits in eligible areas for innovative solutions to community challenges. Funding is intended for projects and programs that can make a difference for communities, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219624
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Opportunity for Pennsylvania Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Accelerator Pr...

Deadline: 04/19/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania early-stage companies to participate in a business accelerator program. The hands-on program provides entrepreneurs with coaching, mentoring, pitch opportunities, resources and perks, and ongoing support. The goal of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227966
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Grants to USA and International Women-Led Businesses to Promote Business Growth

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grant of $5,000, grant of $3,000, and grant of $2,000 to USA and International women-led businesses to promote business growth. Funding is intended to support established female-owned businesses that are using technology to address existing problems. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 220415
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Opportunity for Alabama Small Business Owners to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/20/26

Opportunity for Alabama small business owners to participate in a business development program. The free program is intended to provide participants with networking, mentorship, practical skills, and the development of a customized business plan. Topics covered in...

GrantWatch ID#: 221297
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/22/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 188906
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 04/22/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 213273
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Benefit Their Beauty-Related Businesses

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in eligible industries to benefit their businesses. Funding is intended to support small businesses in the beauty industry that serve people from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to business owners from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213142
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

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 envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329
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Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits in Eligible States and Regions for General Organizational ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

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 Washingt...

GrantWatch ID#: 182854
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Opportunity for California Qualifying Early-Stage Health Tech Companies to Participate in a Bu...

Deadline: 04/24/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 220391

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 04/25/26

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 star...

GrantWatch ID#: 179824

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 04/25/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/26/26

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 i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator to Sc...

Deadline: 04/26/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to scale their prototypes and bring them to market. Funding, mentorship, and other support will be provided to selected companies for innovative engineering and/or tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212946

Opportunity for West Virginia Start-Ups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/26/26

Opportunity for West Virginia early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. The program is a free, seven-week accelerator for start-up companies with local roots. This business program is industry-agnostic, with a slight preference given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228466

Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202108

Opportunity for Ontario Youth to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible locations to participate in an entrepreneurial program. The program provides start-up funding of up to $3,000 and offers hands-on training and mentoring to launch and run a company over the summer. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 213956

Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

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, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 04/28/26

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 impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, 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 famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to Virginia For-Profits and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 212550

Opportunity for Ontario Individuals in Eligible Regions to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible regions to participate in a business development program for young people. The purpose of the program is to help young student entrepreneurs establish new summer businesses. Participants receive grant funding, hands-...

GrantWatch ID#: 215795

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Business Innovation and Community Benefit in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180458

Grants to Maryland Businesses and Nonprofits Partnering with IHEs for Research and Development...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 181452

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and IHES in Eligible Areas for Pro...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192777

Opportunity for North Dakota Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/03/26

Opportunity for North Dakota start-up companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to promote the success of all types of startups across all industries and business models. Successful applicants will receive startup fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 204839

Opportunity for Indiana Businesses to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: 05/03/26

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 progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 208921

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit the Black Community

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, institutions of higher education, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit the Black community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address racial di...

GrantWatch ID#: 193147

Opportunity for USA Individuals, Teams, and Organizations to Design Small Satellites with the ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to design small satellites with the capability to inform forestry and agriculture decisions on the ground. Participating researchers and entrepreneurs should offer both hardware and software solutions to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 227165

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit the Black Community

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and faith-based entities for programs to benefit the Black community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that enable Black households to pursue high-paying careers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228078

Opportunity for Missouri Technology Startups to Participate in an Investment Program

Deadline: 05/05/26

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, healthcare, financial technology, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 206639

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Entrepreneurs for Business Initiatives in Eli...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and entrepreneurs for business initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include building construction and renovation, equipment and supplies purchases, workforce development, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 225640

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Advance E-Commerce Sustainability ...

Deadline: 05/07/26 Conference Date: 04/23/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International climate tech startups to participate in a contest to facilitate the environmental sustainability of a global e-commerce and technology company. Funding areas of interest include lower-carbon fuel solutions, waste opti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228079

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 05/08/26

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 deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 176436

Opportunity for California Early-Stage Companies to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: 05/10/26

Opportunity for California early-stage companies in eligible regions to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive customized coaching, attend seminars and accelerator pitches, and have access to vendor perks. Applicants are chosen from a div...

GrantWatch ID#: 225326

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Events and Productions

Deadline: 05/14/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

Opportunity for North Dakota Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/14/26

Opportunity for North Dakota entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program and receive financial assistance of up to $50,000. The program is intended to expand the entrepreneurial network in the state and improve economic development and diversity...

GrantWatch ID#: 224725

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255

Opportunity for New York Youth to Participate in a Business Competition

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for New York high school students in eligible locations to participate in a business proposal competition and win up to $1,000. The opportunity is intended to support students in grades 9-12 who are considering starting a business The competition consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218643

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Institutions to Promote Financial...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218984

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Assist Businesses in Underserved Locations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that play a critical role in supporting small businesses located in historically underinvested areas, helping...

GrantWatch ID#: 219668

Opportunity for USA and International Startups to Participate in a Business Development Progra...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA and International startups and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development boot camp and competition. Applicants must have a promising early-stage idea focused on climate change. Participants will attend a boot camp and national comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 220124

Opportunity for USA and Canada Startups in Multiple States to Participate in an Accelerator Pr...

Deadline: 05/17/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada startups in multiple states to participate in an accelerator program. Participating businesses will receive an investment in exchange for equity in the company. Additional benefits include coaching, mentoring, strategic networking, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 218062

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Loans to Minnesota Businesses in Low-Income Areas to Enhance Business Development

Deadline: 05/22/26

Loans to Minnesota businesses in low-income areas to enhance business development and the local economy. Funding is intended for expansion costs for businesses owned by people from eligible minority and underserved populations. Loans may be used to underwrite cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 194842

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Creative Entrepreneurs in Eligible Counties to Participate in a B...

Deadline: 05/22/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs in eligible counties to participate in a business development program. Applicants must meet with a business referral partner prior to applying. In addition to a $2,000 cash grant, successful applicants will benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 227803