68 Ohio Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to promote business growth and development. Applicants who qualify as finalists will participate in a pitch competition and may take part in an accelerator program that offers mentorship, resources, and su...

Fellowships to USA young innovators in multiple states for ideas to transform their communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community issues, utilize existing local assets, and employ collaboration as a tool to design their innovation. Applicants mus...

Grants of $10,000, grant of $50,000, and in-kind support to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support businesses. Funding is intended to help businesses reach their full potential. In addition to the cash grant, winners will also receive assistance with small busine...

Opportunity for USA and International startups and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development boot camp and competition. Applicants must have a promising early-stage idea focused on climate change. Participants will attend a boot camp and national competiti...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support health and education projects, as well as entrepreneurial ventures. Funding is intended for specific projects, capital improvements, and direct program costs. Additionally, programs that offer support to people during ti...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

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 legi...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind services to USA and Puerto Rico eBay sellers for business development. Funding is intended to support operations and expansion for small, highly-rated eBay businesses. In addition to a cash grant, selected grantees will receive coaching, e...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

Opportunity for USA startups to participate in an accelerator program to scale their prototypes and bring them to market. Funding, mentorship, and other support will be provided to selected companies for innovative engineering and/or technology solutions focused on sus...

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs from the Asian-Pacific community to compete for prizes for innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems,...

Opportunity for Ohio start-ups and entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to provide support to innovators utilizing software solutions to address worldwide issues. Areas of interest include healthcare, fintech, climate te...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and start-ups to participate in a business accelerator program in New York City. The purpose of the program is to provide support and funding to founders with innovative solutions that foster economic mobility for low-to-moderate incom...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startup companies and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to offer applicants a stipend, fundraising opportunities, curated resources, workshops, and a network of cor...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-up companies and entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program in New York City. The purpose of the program is to provide companies with opportunities for growth and success through mentorship, workshops, re...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals, businesses, and organizations to develop sustainable business models. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Applicants must use existing climate data, projections,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs for business development. Funding is intended to allow small businesses to purchase a commercial vehicle to improve the functioning of the company. A commercial vehicle is defined as any truck, car, bus, van, o...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector in recognition of their achievements and to provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be given f...

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 weeks to ...

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network with a cohort of entrepr...

Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunity to ...

Opportunity for USA and Canada entrepreneurs in eligible locations to join a business accelerator program. Funding is intended to advance water technology in the Great Lakes area. The goal of the program is to support startups working on innovative water technology, bu...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a pitch competition and to receive access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Participants will go through a multi-stage process during which selected startups will attend a bootcamp and several...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program in the US. The program is intended to allow emerging, high-growth businesses to access funding and join a mentorship and coaching program that includes one-on-one m...

Fellowships to USA entrepreneurs for innovative technology projects related to climate change. The program is designed to help individuals establish a climate tech start-up. In addition to funding, fellows will receive training, mentorship, networking, and access to te...

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, entrepren...

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 environme...

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 prese...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind services to qualifying USA women entrepreneurs to enhance business success and personal wellbeing. The program offers direct financial support, as well as coaching, tools, and resources to promote self-care. The goal of the program is t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit the res...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to advance their company. Participants will have access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the fun...

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to assist underserved populations in communities around the world. Funding is intended for activities that improve communities through economic development, technology, and e...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is for programs in the focus areas of safety from violence, health and wellness, and economic empowe...

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the progr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals throu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canada nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research ch...

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging. Pro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and affordable f...

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, includ...

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topic...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...

Opportunity for USA qualifying Black small business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the op...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...