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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...