Grants for Startups

There are currently 27 open grants for startups listed in the OpenGrants database, refreshed on every site build. Award ceilings vary widely; the median maximum award across programs that publish amounts is about $50,000. Active funders include National Institutes of Health, U.S. Mission to Albania, DGE / France, among 7 funders with open programs. 13 of these programs publish a fixed application deadline, while 14 accept applications on a rolling or unspecified schedule. Current opportunities include “2026-27 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant” and “StartUP Lab: U.S.-Albania Economic Leadership & Innovation Exchange”. This page tracks early-stage and startup-focused funding programs, identified from what each funder's own listing says about eligibility and focus. Every listing below links to a full profile with amounts, deadlines, eligibility notes, and the official application page — no login required.