Looking for non-dilutive funding for your startup? Grants could be a good place to look to find capital without giving away equity in your company or taking on debt.
Below, we've compiled a list of startup grants you can apply for now, and some to keep on your radar as their next application cycle opens.
Small Business Growth Fund
The Small Business Growth Fund, led by the Global Entrepreneur Fund and Hello Alice, and funded by Etsy and Progressive, awards grants between $5,000 and $25,000 for small businesses. Companies must have less than $1 million in gross annual revenue.
Deadline: Oct. 27
NSF America's Seed Fund
The National Science Foundation, through its America’s Seed Fund (also known as the NSF SBIR/STTR program), offers startups up to $2 million in non-equity seed funding. The capital is intended for high-tech startups to fund early research-and-development work.
Deadline: Rolling
Black Girl Ventures
Black Girl Ventures, a group that provides funding to Black women startup founders, hosts a pitch competition that includes a $10,000 grant for the first-place winner, $6,000 for second place and $2,000 for third. Startups must have least one year in business, generate revenue and are majority owned by Black or Brown women.
Deadline: Nov. 10
Creciendo con TikTok grant
TikTok and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation are working together to provide $5,000 grants to 40 Latino entrepreneurs, totaling $200,000. Grants are designed for business owners who have "demonstrated perseverance, resourcefulness, hard work and entrepreneurial vision in their communities."
Deadline: Oct. 23
Patagonia Corporate Grant Program
Patagonia’s corporate grant program offers $10,000 to $20,000 to nonprofit startups that have a mission to protect the environment.
Deadline: Rolling
WomensNet’s Grants
WomensNet offers several grants to small businesses, including its monthly $10,000 Amber Grant. It also offers a quarterly Startup Grant to businesses in the earliest stages with less than $10,000 in revenue.
Deadline: Amber grants open monthly. Startup grants are quarterly
National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant
NASE members are eligible for a $4,000 grant to help grow their small business. The grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs, NASE says.
Deadline: Rolling (monthly)
Annual grants to have on your radar
Venmo Small Business Grant
Online payment firm Venmo offers an annual Venmo Small Business Grant, where startups can receive $10,000. Winners also get professional consulting services and promotion on the Venmo and PayPal websites and social profiles.
LegalZoom's Fast Break for Small Business
LegalZoom, in partnership with the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League, provides grants to startups through its Fast Break for Small Business initiative. It provides companies with $10,000 grants and up to $500 worth of LegalZoom products and services.
Amazon Business Small Business Grants
Amazon offers grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to small businesses that have an Amazon Business account and $1 million or less in annual revenue. The annual grant programs awards prizes to 15 companies a year.
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
FedEx has been running its small business grant contest since 2012, where startups can win $30,000. It's open to companies with fewer than 99 employees that have a shipping need for their business.
Incfile Fresh Start Business Grant
The Incfile Fresh Startup Business Grant provides entrepreneurs $2,500 to put toward startup costs. Winners also receive free formation services from Incfile.