68 Massachusetts Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

68 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants for Massachusetts

Discover grants and opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Funding is available for early-stage startups and innovations through mentoring, incubators, accelerators, seed funding, and business development programs designed to help grow and scale new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

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Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Agricultural ...

Deadline: 04/16/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747
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Opportunity for USA High School Students to Participate in a Competition for Innovative Produc...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition for innovative product or business development ideas. Winners receive up to $1,500 in funds to start or expand a business or to develop a product. Funding is intended to encourage and support...

GrantWatch ID#: 163663
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Grant to Massachusetts Individuals, Groups, Entrepreneurs, and Emerging Nonprofits for Innovat...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grant of $5,000 to Massachusetts Individuals, students, groups, entrepreneurs, and emerging nonprofits in eligible areas for innovative solutions to community challenges. Funding is intended for projects and programs that can make a difference for communities, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219624
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Grants to USA and International Women-Led Businesses to Promote Business Growth

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grant of $5,000, grant of $3,000, and grant of $2,000 to USA and International women-led businesses to promote business growth. Funding is intended to support established female-owned businesses that are using technology to address existing problems. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 220415
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Benefit Their Beauty-Related Businesses

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in eligible industries to benefit their businesses. Funding is intended to support small businesses in the beauty industry that serve people from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to business owners from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213142

Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits in Eligible States and Regions for General Organizational ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations in multiple states served by the funding source for general operating support. Nonprofits in eligible regions in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washingt...

GrantWatch ID#: 182854

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

Deadline: 04/25/26

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 Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/26/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator to Sc...

Deadline: 04/26/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International 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 tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212946

Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 202108

Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 04/28/26

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 impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Opportunity for USA Individuals, Teams, and Organizations to Design Small Satellites with the ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to design small satellites with the capability to inform forestry and agriculture decisions on the ground. Participating researchers and entrepreneurs should offer both hardware and software solutions to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 227165

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Advance E-Commerce Sustainability ...

Deadline: 05/07/26 Conference Date: 04/23/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International climate tech startups to participate in a contest to facilitate the environmental sustainability of a global e-commerce and technology company. Funding areas of interest include lower-carbon fuel solutions, waste opti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228079

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

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 ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255

Opportunity for USA and International Startups to Participate in a Business Development Progra...

Deadline: 05/15/26

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 comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 220124

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Female-Founded Startups to Participate in a Pit...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International female-founded startups to participate in a pitch competition. Participants will receive mentoring, networking opportunities, educational sessions, access to global investors, and additional programming to help them a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221429

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups to Participate...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International tech entrepreneurs and start-up companies to participate in a business accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to provide support to companies that are developing tech innovation in any industry. This progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223346

Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, Individuals, and CBOs to Promot...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs to Recognize Achievements and Sup...

Deadline: 06/16/26

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, coach...

GrantWatch ID#: 151419
Upcoming

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs in Recognition of Innovative Busi...

Deadline: 06/16/26

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 gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203490

Opportunity for USA Businesses to Join an Accelerator Program Focused on Ocean Intelligence

Deadline: 06/21/26 Conference Date: 05/01/26

Opportunity for USA businesses or subsidiaries to participate in an accelerator program focused on ocean intelligence initiatives. Applicants will receive funding upon completing the program. The purpose of this opportunity is to support ocean-focused start-ups ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 222749

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

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

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Individuals to Participate in a Business Development Progr...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189488

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities for Professional ...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cas...

GrantWatch ID#: 210496

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Artists in Eligible Counties for Career Dev...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts individual artists and organizations in eligible counties to promote artistic advancement and the creation of new work in any arts discipline. Funding is intended to support both emerging artists a...

GrantWatch ID#: 172099

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in entrepreneurship and investments. Applicants must submit an expression of interest before applying. Funding is intended to empower a more diverse group of investors through five key areas: regional revi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/21/27

Grants to Massachusetts organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support economic development and entrepreneurship, urban environment improvements, and efforts to reduce violence. Grants may be requested for spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 177677

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

Opportunity for USA Veterans with Disabilities to Participate in a Program to Develop Business...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 164524

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to directly benefit young people and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and career r...

GrantWatch ID#: 165145

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research and Public Engagement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research projects and public engagement programs that address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, entrepreneurship, science, society, and religion. Applicants must submit an onl...

GrantWatch ID#: 171288

Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline: Ongoing

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, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Opportunity for USA Black Business Owners to Participate in a Business Accelerator

Deadline: Ongoing

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196901

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...

Deadline: Ongoing

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....

GrantWatch ID#: 196927

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Small Business Owners to Participate in a Business Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program is intended to provide participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 200771

Opportunity for USA Veterans to Participate in a Business Development Training Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veterans to participate in a business development training program. Successful applicants will participate in the program at no cost to themselves, including travel costs and lodging. Programs consist of an online portion and an in-person resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 201071

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, IHEs, and Small Businesses for Projects Related to Clean E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education for projects related to clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to assist academic researchers and companies that are seeking additional funding for clea...

GrantWatch ID#: 205148

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Start-Ups Led by Military Veterans for Assistance in Busines...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206648