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 and Puerto Rico individuals 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 will receive support and...
Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania entrepreneurs in creative industries for business development activities. Applicants are required to obtain a referral prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for workshops, seminars, research an...
Opportunity for Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to support emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofits that address disparities within the focus area...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan female entrepreneurs for assistance in developing their businesses. Funding is intended to support entrepreneurial women who would be unable to attain the resources necessary to start a business or otherwise continue with their ...
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 rese...
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...
Opportunity for New York climate tech startup companies to participate in an accelerator program to devise more efficient energy storage mechanisms. Program participants will participate in virtual and in-person programming, receive technical assistance, and be el...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to foster economic self-sufficiency in underserved communities. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, scholarship, entrepreneurship, career development, and health. Projects must be ...
Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote ...
Grants to Montana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions to support economic development and to provide relief for lost revenue and unemployment due to the closure of local plants. Funding is intended to keep the local economy ...
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 week...
Award of $5,000 to a Vermont farmer to recognize creativity and entrepreneurial skill. The award is intended to honor an individual who works on a commercial farm and exemplifies the characteristics embodied by the award's namesake. Prize money may be used for com...
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...
Opportunity for California fledgling businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to participate in a business accelerator program and become eligible to receive a $10,000 grant. The program will offer workshops, planning and training sessions, and n...
Opportunity for USA and Canada beauty companies to join a business incubation program. The program is intended to provide a skill-building course to help entrepreneurs succeed in their business. The focus of the program is to support early-stage beauty-brand busin...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and startups to join an accelerator program. Participants will receive access to capital, networking opportunities, and mentoring. Applicants should be creating impact in the areas of health an...
Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...
Opportunity for California businesses to participate in a business development program for small business owners. In addition to a $5,000 cash grant, business owners and entrepreneurs will benefit from in-person events, recorded and virtual events, and digital-re...
Opportunity for New York businesses to participate in a business development program for small business owners. In addition to a $5,000 cash grant, entrepreneurs and small business owners will benefit from recorded and virtual events, in-person events, and digital...
Opportunity for West Virginia businesses to participate in a business development program for small business owners. In addition to a $5,000 cash grant, business owners and entrepreneurs will benefit from in-person events, virtual and recorded events, and digital-...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests ar...
Opportunity for USA small business owners in eligible regions to join an accelerator program. The ten-week program will begin in May 2026. Successful applicants will be considered for participation in a pitch competition. The goal of the accelerator program is to ...
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...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta small businesses and entrepreneurs for development and expansion projects in eligible locations. The goal of funding is to provide financial support to existing businesses wanting to expand services or products that are unique to...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must register in the grants portal and supply an LOI prior to applying. Funding is...
Opportunity for Texas entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuni...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International under-resourced entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship and vendor perks and will attend a reception at which they can ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International technology startups led by underserved individuals to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. The program is available to companies focused on data analytics, digital health, insuretech, or fintech...
Grants to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding is also intended to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand businesses for disaster relief. Funding is intended to support underinsured businesses, including restaurants, convenience stores, and pet stores, with disaster-related expenses in the wake of a govern...
Opportunity for Washington, DC qualifying small businesses and entrepreneurs to participate in a business training program. Eligible applicants are those who were previously incarcerated, have been released on probation or parole, and are seeking to establish a bu...
Opportunity for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska graduate and undergraduate students to join a startup competition. The program is intended to allow student entrepreneurs to gain practice in business presentations and pitches. The competitio...
Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario young people in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs launch a summer business. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will receive busine...
Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses to foster economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must attend eligible business development programs before applying. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in ...
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 adjoi...
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 Wisconsin startup companies to participate in a pitch competition and win up to $6,000 in prize money. In addition to a cash prize, successful applicants will benefit from networking, coaching, meetings, demo space, admission to tech events, and mo...
Opportunity for Massachusetts early-stage entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business accelerator. This program is intended to provide newer businesses with the training and tools necessary to succeed. Selected businesses are expected to fully...
Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for programs and projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative activities and industry-advanc...
Opportunity for Wisconsin entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants receive vendor perks, networking opportunities, mentorship, customized coaching, and investor meetings. The program's goal is for graduates t...
Grants of $1,000 to USA female entrepreneurs for business development efforts. Grantees will also have the opportunity to participate in business development programs. Funding is intended to promote the success of small businesses that are led by women who identif...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and local governments for projects to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve neighborhood livability, public safety, and economic opportunities in th...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia small businesses in eligible locations to support operations and attract new businesses to the region. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help new companies overcome the barriers to ent...
Grants of up to $35,000 and in-kind support to New York qualifying start-up companies in eligible regions for capital and operational expenses. Funding is intended general business operations or for the purchase of capital items, such as furniture, machinery, equi...
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 t...
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...
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...