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Recently Funded Grant Startups

Grant companies represent a specific stage in the startup funding lifecycle, each with unique characteristics and growth opportunities.

Explore 5,203 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
5,203
Total Funding
$10.7M
Avg Funding
$429K
Global Reach
2
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Education3$1.4M
Non Profit3$1.9M
Health Care2$1.1M
Analytics2$800K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$550K
News1$250K
Clean Energy1$500K
Internet of Things1$300K
Social1$250K
CivicTech1$500K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Oakland3$1.3M
San Francisco3$1.3M
New York3$1.3M
Boston2$1.5M
Washington2$750K
Philadelphia1$250K
Geneva1$485K
Seattle1$589K
Berkeley1$300K
Menlo Park1$300K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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Philadelphia, United States
News

Tiny News Collective is a world where everyone can participate in creating relevant, accurate and culturally conscious local news.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Health Care

Transform Health is an organization coalition dedicated to attaining health for everyone in the digital era.

$485K raised
Dec 2023
Oakland, United States
Clean Energy

Watt Time builds technologies that enable electronic devices to automatically sync the times they use power to moments of clean energy.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
San Francisco, United States
Education

Fast Forward is an accelerator for tech nonprofits.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Non Profit

The Marshall Project is a not-for-profit, non-partisan newsroom dedicated to covering America's criminal justice system.

$600K raised
Dec 2023
Boston, United States
Non Profit

Breaktime is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to end young adult homelessness.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Internet of Things

All Tech Is Human is informing & inspiring the next generation of responsible technologists & changemakers.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Oakland, United States
Non Profit

AnnieCannons is a non-profit organization that trains, prepares, and connects people.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Seattle, United States
Health Care

Audere is a digital health nonprofit developing software to improve global health in underserved communities.

$589K raised
Dec 2023
Berkeley, United States
Analytics

Berkeley Earth is a nonprofit organization that offers a measured approach to climate science through strategic analysis.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Menlo Park, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Black in AI enables to share and collaborate ideas in the field of AI by black people.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
San Francisco, United States
Analytics

CarbonPlan is a data release and interactive mapping tool for downscaled climate data spanning multiple downscaling methods.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Washington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Center for AI and Digital Policy seeks to ensure that artificial intelligence and digital policies promote a better society.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Pittsburgh, United States
Education

Changes in the Climate AI is a non-profit organization that catalyzes significant work at the nexus of climate change and machine learning.

$350K raised
Dec 2023
San Francisco, United States
Social

Climate Cabinet Education will provide datasets and products to help local organizers and public authorities.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Washington, United States
CivicTech

Coding it Forward is a career technology platform that creates new pathways for the public.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Amesbury, United States
Apps

Curious Learning is a non-profit firm that focuses on using technology and analytics to enable the unpriviliged kids to read.

$420K raised
Dec 2023
Genève, Switzerland
Cyber Security

CyberPeace Institute is an independent and neutral nongovernmental organization.

$540K raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Charity

Data-Pop Alliance is a collaborative laboratory of researchers, practitioners, policymakers.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
Lowell, United States
Communities

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact through entrepreneurship

$150K raised
Dec 2023
College Park, United States
Agriculture

The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) creates laws that significantly increase the rate and scope of conservation efforts.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
Chicago, United States
Alumni

Equitech Futures is a e-learning providers organization.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
Oakland, United States
Career Planning

The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Boston, United States
Association

At JA Worldwide, we give young people the opportunity to change their lives and improve their communities.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
La Jolla, United States
Education

Learning Equality is bridging the global digital divide by bringing the online learning revolution offline.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
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What is Grant Funding?

Grant represents a specific stage in the venture capital funding lifecycle. Companies at this stage have unique characteristics that define their growth trajectory and investment requirements.

Typical Funding Range

Varies

The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.

What It's Used For

Capital raised at this stage is typically used to accelerate growth, expand the team, develop the product, and increase market presence.

Who Invests at the Grant Stage?

Investors at this stage include a mix of venture capital firms, angel investors, and institutional investors, depending on the size and maturity of the company.

Key Metrics Investors Evaluate

Key metrics vary by stage but generally include revenue growth, user acquisition, market size, team strength, and operational efficiency.

Grant Funding Trends

Based on 5,203 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$429K
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
3 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Oakland
3 companies
2.San Francisco
3 companies
3.New York
3 companies
4.Boston
2 companies
5.Washington
2 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Grant education companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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