The Home Base for Bootstrapped Founders
Grants. Startup funding. Free tools. A community that gets it. Bootstrap Directory is where self-funded founders find the capital, resources, and connections to grow — on your own terms.
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Building Solo Shouldn't Mean Building Alone
You chose to bootstrap because you believe in your vision. But finding non-dilutive funding is a maze of government portals, expired listings, and VC-biased platforms. We built Bootstrap Directory to fix that.
More Than a Grant Database
A complete resource hub for founders who want to grow on their own terms.
Government Grants
Federal, state, and local grants from Grants.gov, SAM.gov, SBIR, and 19+ state economic development agencies.
Startup Competitions
Cash prizes from FedEx, Challenge.gov, Amber Grant, and hundreds more. Win funding by showcasing your work.
Accelerators
Y Combinator, Techstars, MassChallenge, Google for Startups — the best programs to accelerate your growth.
Revenue-Based Financing
Capchase, Pipe, Lighter Capital, and more. Get capital based on your revenue, repay as you earn.
Free Startup Perks
$150K in Azure credits. $100K in AWS. Free GitHub Enterprise. We track the best startup programs from major tech companies.
Founder Community
Connect with other bootstrapped founders. Share updates, ask questions, celebrate wins, and build together.
From Search to Funded in 3 Steps
Search & Filter
Use stackable filters to narrow 1,900+ opportunities by state, funding type, amount, and industry. Full-text search finds exactly what you need.
Track & Apply
Save opportunities to your Kanban board. Get deadline reminders. See eligibility requirements and application tips before you apply.
Win & Share
When you win, mark it. Your experience helps other founders through community reviews and difficulty ratings.
Are You a Funder?
Your grant or program might already be listed. Claim your organization profile to manage your listings, get a verified badge, and reach founders actively looking for funding.
Tools Built for the Bootstrap Journey
Aggregating from 31+ trusted data sources
Your Vision. Your Startup. Your Way.
Join thousands of bootstrapped founders who are finding the right funding for their stage. Grants, capital, and resources — all in one place.