235 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Programs and Proj...

Deadline: 06/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 219821
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Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 06/30/26

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
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Economic De...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194853
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Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Nonprofits for Workforce Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for economic and workforce development. Funding is intended to support specific initiatives and programs as well as general operations. Eligible programs include, but are not...

GrantWatch ID#: 197798
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Grants to North Carolina For-Profits for Business Expansion and Development Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to stimulate the esta...

GrantWatch ID#: 198383
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Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Support Rural Small Businesses

Deadline: 06/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 200169
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Opportunity for USA Small Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive grant funding, courses and workshops, networking opportunities, coaching, and sales support. The goal of the four-month program is to improve online sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 204035
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Research Related to Economic Mobility

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri IHEs and research institutions for research projects that address issues related to economic mobility in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the design and implementation of research studies that explore entrepreneurship,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216655
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Grants to North Carolina Entities for Initiatives to Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, entrepreneurs, local businesses, and universities for initiatives to provide health services and resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support applicants who help share accurate, tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 216786
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Collaborations for Workforce Education and Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and collaborations for programs that advance workforce education and development in eligible counties. Funding is intended to build and strengthen the local workforce and foster economic security. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221112
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects and activities to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Eligible funding areas include health and well-being, arts and culture, education and workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 221389
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for programs and initiatives to benefit community residents in eligible regions. Eligible funding areas include health and well-being, arts and culture, education and work...

GrantWatch ID#: 221390
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Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Pennsylvania Individuals in Eligible Counties to Support Entrepr...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible counties to support entrepreneurship. Applicants are required to contact staff and receive a referral prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support entrepreneurship i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227376
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Grants to Quebec Entrepreneurs for Business Creation and Expansion

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Quebec entrepreneurs for business creation and expansion in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the local economy. Eligible expenses include costs associated with marketing, inventory, and equipment. Applicants must be r...

GrantWatch ID#: 228591
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Developers to Create Digital Financial Services...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage developers, fintech founders, and social entrepreneurs to develop digital financial services for underserved communities, using the funding source's technology. Applicants are required to submit an eligibi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229862
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Entrepreneurs to Expand Their Business

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA and Canada entrepreneurs to expand their business. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Eligible applicants live with developmental or intellectual disabilities and are aged 16 or older. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229983
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Opportunity for Texas Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/03/26

Opportunity for Texas underserved entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive funds in the form of a loan and a grant, training, professional resources, networking opportunities, tools and technology, and ongoing suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202058
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Opportunity for USA Business Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/03/26

Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203494

Grants to New Mexico Tech Companies in Eligible Industries to Promote Growth

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Mexico small tech businesses and start-up companies in eligible industries to encourage economic advancement. Funding is intended for research and development to bring technologies to market and encourage them to remain in New Mexico...

GrantWatch ID#: 187762

Grants and In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Startups to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants and in-kind support to Nova Scotia startup companies for activities that assist in achieving investment readiness. Funding is intended to promote the growth of emerging businesses in the following sectors: clean technology, agriculture technology, health te...

GrantWatch ID#: 192115

Grants to Israel Start-Up Tech Companies and Entrepreneurs for Growth Support

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to Israel start-up tech companies and entrepreneurs for growth support. Applicants must submit a proposal before being invited to apply. Funding is intended to support small to medium-sized companies that develop technology and are ready to demonstrate it i...

GrantWatch ID#: 217206

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA 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 opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 201090

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects that Promote Social Equity and Racial Justice

Deadline: 07/10/26

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, entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207577

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Contest Related to...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

GrantWatch ID#: 214464

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/11/26

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 career pathways, creative expression, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176436

Fellowships for USA and International Entrepreneurs for AI Skills Development

Deadline: 07/12/26

Fellowships for USA and International entrepreneurs and community leaders focused on AI skills development to address community challenges in eligible regions. Participants will receive AI skills and leadership training workshops, financial resources and tools, pi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229514

Grants to Washington, DC Entities to Train Out-of-School Youth in Entrepreneurship

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations, community and faith-based groups, and schools to train out-of-school youth in entrepreneurship. The program will provide mentorship, financial literacy training, business development training, and st...

GrantWatch ID#: 219818

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Accelerator

Deadline: 07/15/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania businesses in eligible regions to participate in an accelerator program for business development. Participants will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, individualized coaching, and the opportunity to receive funding. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 229944

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Agencies, Municipalities, and ...

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and schools for initiatives that support communal and individual needs in eligible regions. Applicants are requested to reach out to sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 225109

Opportunities for Missouri Entrepreneurs to Participate in Training Programs

Deadline: 07/17/26

Opportunity for Missouri entrepreneurs in eligible locations to attend business training programs that focus on increasing sales. Funding is intended to support participation in courses, networking activities, and peer-to-peer roundtables in a 17-week program to h...

GrantWatch ID#: 180957

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 07/17/26

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

Grants and In-Kind Support to Saskatchewan Emerging Business Owners for Business Development

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to Saskatchewan emerging business owners for business development assistance. Funding is available to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 who own a business less than 10 years old. In addition to funding, business owners will receive m...

GrantWatch ID#: 229733

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

Deadline: 07/18/26

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 Food Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/22/26 Conference Date: 07/09/26

Opportunity for USA qualifying food business entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. This free program provides management skills, mentoring, and networking. Eligible graduates will receive capital grants of up to $20,000. The program is de...

GrantWatch ID#: 228619

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri Entrepreneurs for Business Development Support

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of $1,500 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197308

Opportunity for USA Companies to Participate in a Start-Up Competition

Deadline: 07/25/26

Opportunity for USA companies to participate in a start-up competition. The purpose of the competition is to enable entrepreneurs to pitch their product ideas and compete for cash prizes and receive mentorship and business guidance. Winning businesses will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 222158
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Opportunity for Canada Qualifying Entities to Participate in an Ocean Industry Competition

Deadline: 07/26/26 Conference Date: 07/21/26

Opportunity for Canada qualifying entrepreneurs and companies to participate in a competition to address issues related to the ocean industry. Winning competitors will receive up to $25,000 in funding, as well as in-kind support. The goal of the competition is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222203

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/26/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups in the energy field to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive a variety of benefits, including coaching, mentoring, pitching, perks and deals, and support after comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 223236

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 07/31/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183169

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHE's, and public bodies for economic development activities in eligible regions. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 183483

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Operating Support and Programs for the Latino Comm...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to benefit the Latino community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and programs in the areas of leadership development; early childhood edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 200240

Opportunity for New York Nonprofits to be Designated as Business Development Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 07/08/26

Opportunity for New York nonprofit organizations to be designated as business development programs. Funding is intended for the expansion and creation of services to young start-up companies. The goal of the program is to aid in the process of accelerating the dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 203227

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include capacity building, capital projects, endowment building, community leadership, community betterment, and start-ups and ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 209822

Grants to Virginia For-Profits and Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 07/31/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 212550

Opportunity for USA Businesses to Compete for Prizes and In-Kind Support

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA small businesses and entrepreneurs to compete for prizes, in-kind support, and media exposure. In addition to a cash grant, the winners will receive a free device, a year of communication services, and will be featured in an episode of a conten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215176

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Business Development and Expansion

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions for business development and expansion activities. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing furniture and fixtures, hiring accounts and other necessary consultants, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229328

Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418

Grant and In-Kind Support to a USA Veteran Woman to Expand or Start a Business

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to a USA veteran woman entrepreneur to expand or start a business. In addition to funds, the recipient will receive coaching, an assessment, and other benefits. Applicants may be on active duty, in the reserves, or a veter...

GrantWatch ID#: 229560