Startup & New Business Grants
Startup grants help new businesses get off the ground. From pre-launch support to early-stage growth funding, there are programmes designed specifically for entrepreneurs and new ventures.
Launch Funding
Grants to help you turn your business idea into reality. These cover initial costs like business planning, legal setup, equipment, and early marketing.
Accelerator Programmes
Many startup grants come as part of accelerator or incubator programmes, combining funding with mentoring, workspace, and networking opportunities.
Competition Prizes
Business plan competitions and startup awards offer prize funding alongside valuable publicity and investor connections.
US Startup Support Grants
13 grants found
WBDC Launch Pad Grant Program
Offers grants of up to $2,500 to help cover eligible start‑up costs for early‑stage, at least 51% woman‑owned businesses headquartered in Connecticut.
America's Seed Fund
A SBA-sponsored fund that awards funding to startups and small businesses.
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator
The CEJA Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program helps equity-eligible small businesses gain the tools and support they need to enter and succeed in Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Cultivate Small Business
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program is a free, 12-week virtual training initiative designed to support early-stage food entrepreneurs, with a focus on underserved founders in low- to moderate-income communities.
START Program
The START Program is a grant program that provides funding to startups in Massachusetts.
iFundWomen Grant
The iFundWomen Grant provides funding to support women entrepreneurs.
Amber Grant for Women
The Amber Grant for Women provides funding to support women entrepreneurs.
Black Girl Ventures Grant
The Black Girl Ventures Grant provides funding to support black women entrepreneurs.
Ladies Who Launch Grant
The Ladies Who Launch Grant provides funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.
Founders First CDC Pride Grant
The Founders First CDC Pride Grant provides funding to support businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant
The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant provides $2,500 in non-dilutive funding to small businesses for essential expenses like rent, inventory, or marketing.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about startup support grants