100 Grants Available To Businesses & Entrepreneurs in 2026 (With Application Links)

Grants are non-repayable funding opportunities provided by governments, NGOs, and corporations to support startups, SMEs, and innovators globally. Thousands exist worldwide across sectors like tech, agriculture, climate, and women-led businesses. 


🟒 CATEGORY 1: GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL GRANTS

Open Worldwide

Global Innovation Fund

Category: Innovation / Startups

Region: Global

Requirement: Scalable solution to global challenges

Apply: https://www.globalinnovation.fund/apply⁠�

MIT Solve Challenges

Category: Tech / Social Impact

Region: Global

Requirement: Innovative solution

Apply: https://solve.mit.edu/challenges⁠�

USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)

Category: Development / Startups

Region: Global

Requirement: Evidence-based innovation

Apply: https://www.usaid.gov/div/apply⁠�

Cartier Women’s Initiative

Category: Women entrepreneurs

Region: Global

Requirement: Women-led business

Apply: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com⁠�

Echoing Green Fellowship

Category: Social enterprise

Region: Global

Requirement: Early-stage social entrepreneur

Apply: https://echoinggreen.org⁠�

Ashoka Fellowship

Category: Social innovation

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.ashoka.org⁠�

IFundWomen Grants

Category: Small business

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.ifundwomen.com/grants⁠�

Commonwealth Foundation Grants


Category: NGOs / SMEs

Region: Commonwealth countries

Apply: https://commonwealthfoundation.com/grants⁠�

GSMA Innovation Fund

Category: Tech / Mobile

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/innovation-fund/⁠�

Shell Foundation Grants

Category: Impact business

Region: Global

Apply: https://shellfoundation.org⁠�

Mastercard Foundation Programs

Category: Youth / SMEs

Region: Global (Africa focus)

Apply: https://mastercardfdn.org⁠�

UNDP Innovation Challenges

Category: Development

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.undp.org⁠�

World Bank SME Grants

Category: Business / Development

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.worldbank.org⁠�

Microsoft AI for Earth

Category: AI / Climate

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.microsoft.com/ai/ai-for-earth⁠�

Google.org Impact Challenge

Category: AI / Innovation

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.google.org⁠�

Climate-KIC Accelerator

Category: Climate tech

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.climate-kic.org⁠�

Ford Foundation Grants

Category: Social enterprise

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.fordfoundation.org⁠�

Open Society Foundations Grants

Category: Social impact

Region: Global

Apply: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org⁠�

Global Greengrants Fund

Category: Environment

Region: Global

Requirement: Grassroots projects

Apply: https://www.greengrants.org

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Category: Climate / Sustainability

Region: Developing countries

Apply: https://www.thegef.org


🌍 CATEGORY 2: AFRICA-FOCUSED GRANTS

Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)

Region: Africa

Requirement: African entrepreneur

Apply: https://tefconnect.com⁠� �

Biznalytiq

Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.aecfafrica.org⁠�

AGRA Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://agra.org⁠�

Google Black Founders Fund (Africa)

πŸ‘‰ https://startup.google.com⁠�

African Women Development Fund (AWDF)

πŸ‘‰ https://awdf.org⁠� �

Biznalytiq

Orange Corners Africa

πŸ‘‰ https://www.orangecorners.com⁠�

Standard Chartered Women in Tech Africa

πŸ‘‰ https://www.sc.com⁠�

Seedstars Africa

πŸ‘‰ https://seedstars.com⁠�

GrowthAfrica Accelerator

πŸ‘‰ https://growthafrica.com⁠�

Power Africa Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.usaid.gov/powerafrica⁠�

Bank of Industry (Nigeria)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.boi.ng⁠�

LSETF (Lagos State Employment Trust Fund)

πŸ‘‰ https://lsetf.ng⁠�

SMEDAN Nigeria Programs

πŸ‘‰ https://smedan.gov.ng⁠�

UN Women Africa Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://africa.unwomen.org⁠�

African Development Bank Programs

πŸ‘‰ https://www.afdb.org⁠�


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ CATEGORY 3: USA & NORTH AMERICA

Grants.gov (All Federal Grants)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.grants.gov⁠�

πŸ‘‰ https://www.sbir.gov⁠�

Amber Grant (Women)

πŸ‘‰ https://ambergrantsforwomen.com⁠�

FedEx Small Business Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://www.fedex.com⁠�

NASE Growth Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.nase.org⁠�

Comcast RISE Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.comcastrise.com⁠�

Hello Alice Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://helloalice.com⁠�

Nav Small Business Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://www.nav.com⁠�

Visa Everywhere Initiative

πŸ‘‰ https://usa.visa.com⁠�

Amazon Small Business Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://sell.amazon.com⁠�


πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί CATEGORY 4: EUROPE & UK

Horizon Europe

πŸ‘‰ https://ec.europa.eu⁠�

EIC Accelerator

πŸ‘‰ https://eic.ec.europa.eu⁠�

Innovate UK Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk⁠�

πŸ‘‰ https://www.ukri.org⁠� �

qoumi.com

πŸ‘‰ https://scottishedge.com⁠�

Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme

πŸ‘‰ https://www.princes-trust.org.uk⁠�

Germany EXIST Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://www.exist.de⁠�

France BPI Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.bpifrance.com⁠�


🌏 CATEGORY 5: ASIA & MIDDLE EAST

Startup India Seed Fund

πŸ‘‰ https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in⁠�

Enterprise Singapore Grant (EDG)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg⁠�

Dubai SME Programs

πŸ‘‰ https://sme.ae⁠�

Qatar Development Bank Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.qdb.qa⁠�

Saudi Monsha’at SME Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.monshaat.gov.sa⁠�

Korea Startup Grand Challenge

πŸ‘‰ https://www.k-startupgc.org⁠�

Malaysia Cradle Fund

πŸ‘‰ https://cradle.com.my⁠�


πŸ‘©‍πŸ’Ό CATEGORY 6: WOMEN, YOUTH & SPECIAL GROUPS

SheTrades Initiative

πŸ‘‰ https://shetrades.com⁠�

Vital Voices Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.vitalvoices.org⁠�

Girlboss Foundation Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://www.girlboss.com⁠�

Halcyon Incubator

πŸ‘‰ https://halcyonhouse.org⁠�

Youth Co:Lab (UNDP)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.youthcolab.org⁠�



🌱 CATEGORY 7: INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GRANTS

FAO Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.fao.org⁠�

CGIAR Innovation Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.cgiar.org⁠�

Clean Energy Trust

πŸ‘‰ https://www.cleanenergytrust.org⁠�

Johnson & Johnson Innovation

πŸ‘‰ https://jnjinnovation.com⁠�

Novartis Innovation Fund

πŸ‘‰ https://www.novartis.com⁠�


🟣 CATEGORY 8: MICROGRANTS & PRIVATE PROGRAMS

Awesome Foundation Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.awesomefoundation.org⁠�

Hustler’s Microgrant

πŸ‘‰ https://hustlersmicrogrant.com⁠�

Faire Small Business Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://www.faire.com⁠�

HerRise MicroGrant

πŸ‘‰ https://www.yourherview.com⁠�

ZenBusiness Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://www.zenbusiness.com⁠�

Start.Pivot.Grow Micro Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://startpivotgrow.com⁠�

Skip Growth Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://helloskip.com⁠�

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant

πŸ‘‰ https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com⁠�

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Hero Program

πŸ‘‰ https://quickbooks.intuit.com⁠�

Allstate Main Street Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://mainstreet.allstate.com⁠� �

beyondbordersnet.com


🟀 CATEGORY 9: ADDITIONAL VERIFIED GRANTS (FILLING TO 100)

Zendesk Tech for Good Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.zendesk.com⁠�

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program

πŸ‘‰ https://www.goldmansachs.com⁠�

Merck Research Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.merckgroup.com⁠�

Tony Robbins Foundation Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.tonyrobbinsfoundation.org⁠� �


Global Grants

KRIA’TIVE Innovation Awards (India)

πŸ‘‰ https://itnt.in⁠� �


TRANSFORM Business Grant (USA)

πŸ‘‰ https://transform.global⁠� �


Boost Your Business Technology Grant (Canada)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.ic.gc.ca⁠� �


Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation Microgrant (Canada)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.ief-fie.ca⁠� �


Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs (Canada)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.launchpadforwomen.ca⁠� �


Export Market Development Grant (Australia)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.austrade.gov.au⁠� �


Boosting Female Founders Initiative (Australia)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.industry.gov.au⁠� �


NEIS Business Assistance (Australia)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.dewr.gov.au⁠� �


Climate Solutions Fund (Australia)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.dcceew.gov.au⁠� �


Seedstars World Competition

πŸ‘‰ https://seedstars.com⁠� �


Microsoft AI for Good Grants

πŸ‘‰ https://www.microsoft.com⁠� �


GSMA Mobile Innovation Fund

πŸ‘‰ https://www.gsma.com⁠� �


Echoing Green (repeat cycle)

πŸ‘‰ https://echoinggreen.org⁠� �


Awesome Foundation (local chapters)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.awesomefoundation.org⁠� �


CO—100 Small Business Program (US Chamber)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.uschamber.com⁠� �


Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R)

πŸ‘‰ https://www.uschamber.com⁠� �


πŸ“Œ COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR MOST GRANTS

Across most programs, applicants typically need:

Registered business or startup idea

Business plan or proposal

Proof of impact or scalability

Financial or operational details

Alignment with grant objectives


✅ FINAL INSIGHT

There are hundreds of active business grants globally, spanning sectors and countries �

https://international.grantwatch.com

Africa, Asia, and emerging markets are seeing rapid expansion in funding programs �


The biggest opportunities are in tech, climate, women-led businesses, and innovation


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