$100K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Competitive grants of $50,000–$100,000 for accelerators, incubators, and entrepreneurship hubs that support STEM startups and underserved communities. Helps early-stage companies access mentorship, networking, and seed capital through established accelerator programs.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Applicant must be an accelerator, incubator, or entrepreneurship hub
2.Must support STEM-focused or underserved startup founders
3.Grant: $50,000–$100,000 per accelerator
4.Competitive selection by SBA; annual application cycle
5.Funds used to expand program capacity, not given directly to startups
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).