Funding for bootstrapped founders

Startup Funding Directory

Explore grants, startup competitions, accelerators, tax credits, free startup perks, revenue-based financing, and other founder-friendly funding sources without starting from a pile of disconnected government and funder websites.

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Sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, SBIR.gov, CareerOneStop, state agencies, universities, and verified organizations.

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Browse startup funding categories

Use the search buttons and related links on this page to browse startup grants, competitions, accelerators, revenue-based financing, tax credits, perks, and other founder funding sources. Education and workforce-training grants are intentionally kept in the separate Training Funding hub.

State-by-state discovery

Many strong opportunities are state, city, county, or regional programs. State funding hubs help founders find local programs that are easier to miss in national databases.

Built for bootstrappers

The directory emphasizes founder-friendly options, including grants, prize competitions, public programs, and resources that reduce operating costs.

From search to application

Each listing points users toward the source or application page, while saved searches and tracking tools help founders manage deadlines and compare opportunities.