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Grants for International Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 530 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in International. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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Opportunity for Israel Businesses and Researchers to Conduct Semiconductor Technologies R&D

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for Israel businesses and researchers affiliated with academic institutions to participate in a collaborative research and development program to develop semiconductor technologies. Some applicants must submit a preliminiary proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 228622
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Grants to Israel Companies to Work with Foreign Research Institutions for Marketable Technolog...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Israel companies to collaborate with USA, Canada, and International research institutions to bring technological advances to market. The purpose of funding is to strengthen Israeli industry by importing advanced academic knowledge from abroad and helping...

GrantWatch ID#: 229416

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316

Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Muscular Dystrophy Therapies

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Career Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for early-career research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for High-Impact Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for high-impact Parkinson's Disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214924

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits and Agencies for High-Risk Rare C...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits, and Agencies for Early Stage Can...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for early-stage research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 214958

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits, and Agencies for Rare Cancer Res...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for pre-clinical and clinical research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214959

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Kidney Cancer Researcher Mentorship

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for mentorship opportunities for early-career kidney cancer researchers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 215764

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Kidney Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative kidney cancer research ideas. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 215767

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Military-Related Medical Research

Deadline: 11/16/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for military-related medical research. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 230323

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Encourage Emerging NF and Schwannomatosis...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to encourage emerging scholars to pursue research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 230533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Neurofibrom...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230534

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Overlooked ...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for high-impact research that will foster new directions for and address overlooked issues in neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230536

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Collaborati...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaborative neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 230537
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Grants to USA Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 144030

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Improve Navy Electrical Systems

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and research institutions to improve Navy electrical systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230254

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Legal Assistance to Older Adults

Deadline: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories entities to provide legal assistance to older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prevent elder abuse by providing legal services to old...

GrantWatch ID#: 230854

Competition for USA Entities for Innovative Solutions to Prevent Workplace Electrocution

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Opportunity for USA and territories nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, PreK-12 schools, for-profit entities, and tribes to participate in a competition to present innovative solutions that mitigate fatal electrocutions in the workplace. Competitors mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230260
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Resources for Law Enforcement

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to develop resources for law enforcement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 221127

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Initiatives to Protect Sea Turtles

Deadline: 10/27/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and for-profits for initiatives to protect sea turtles, with a priority for projects in American waters. Applicants must submit pre-proposals a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186792

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research on Technologies to Treat Neurol...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Navy Communicat...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230253

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452

Grants to USA Dairy Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA dairy businesses in eligible states for business development. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants are available to dairy businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia...

GrantWatch ID#: 215971

Grants to USA Dairy Businesses and Processors for Equipment and Consulting Services

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA dairy businesses and dairy processors in eligible states for equipment purchases and consulting services. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Applicants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, K...

GrantWatch ID#: 215974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Family Planning Initiatives Utilizing AI

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for family planning initiatives utilizing AI. Funding is intended for increasing AI engagement for women and girls in sub-Saharan...

GrantWatch ID#: 231582

Grants to British Columbia For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Promote Electric Vehicle U...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to British Columbia businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indigenous communities to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to encourage and improve the adoption of zero-emission vehicles for their environmental and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214201

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit and For-Profit Housing Developers for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to create affordable rental projects. Funding is intended to promote affordability for middle-income renter households. The program includes three funding streams, although the Town will also consider o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231217

Grants to Israel Companies for Research and Development Centers Focused on Quantum Computing

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Israel companies to develop research and development centers focused on quantum computing. Funding is intended for infrastructure that will provide services as well as hardware to Israeli companies and research institutions in the industry. Services incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231320

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583

Grants to Ontario Music Promoters, Presenters, and Agents to Promote Entrepreneurship and Deve...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario music promoters, presenters, and booking agents to stimulate entrepreneurship and develop the local music industry. Funding is intended to support music-based businesses and artist entrepreneurs so that they can increase access, advance competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 184158

Grants to Ontario Film Production Companies to Create and Produce Movies and Digital Series

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Ontario film production companies to create and produce movies and digital series. Funding is intended for activities at all stages of development, including story optioning, final draft treatment, polish and package, and the production phase. Eligible e...

GrantWatch ID#: 218898

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Grants to Ontario Video Game Production Companies To Produce New Games and Virtual Experiences

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Ontario video game production companies to support the production of new video games and virtual experiences. Funding is intended to help companies create additional jobs, expand their market presence, and increase the diversity of their material. Funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218897

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Patient-Centered Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for patient-centered lung cancer research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214806

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Eligible California Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, tribes, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit eligible regions in California. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for bold i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231944

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopedic ...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for orthopedic research projects related to military service injuries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214943

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or USA Agency for Clinical Tri...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, research institute, or USA government agency for clinical trials related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215334

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Toxic Substance Exposure Preclinical Res...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for preclinical research studies related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 215336

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Research on Toxic Substanc...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215338
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

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
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Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Entities to Protect Salmon Stocks

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho private, nonprofit, and public sector entities to protect salmon stocks in eligible areas. Priorities include enhancing wild stock production, restoring habitat, and improving the information available rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 222195

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopaedic...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to improve the recovery rate for individuals with orthopaedic injuries. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230311
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Yes. Thousands of federal, state, and corporate grant programs specifically fund for-profit small businesses, technology startups, agricultural operations, and local service providers.

Are there grants available for new startup businesses?

Yes. Startup grants are available through state economic development agencies, business incubators, corporate pitch competitions, and federal research initiatives.

What is the difference between a small business grant and a loan?

Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.

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