Funding library
How to find, and win, non-dilutive funding
Short, opinionated walkthroughs on grants, SBA programs, and proposal writing — for founders who'd rather be building.
Grants 101 · 10 min read
Small Business Grants: How to Find and Apply in 2026
Step-by-step guide to finding, vetting, and applying for small business grants - federal, state, and private.
Read the guide →By demographic · 9 min read
Minority Business Grants: Programs, Eligibility, and How to Win
Federal, state, and corporate grants for Black-, Latino-, Asian-, and Indigenous-owned businesses, with eligibility checklists.
Read the guide →By demographic · 9 min read
Grants for Women-Owned Businesses: 12 Programs Worth Applying To
The grants worth your time as a woman founder - Amber, IFundWomen, Cartier, SBA WOSB, Visa She's Next, and more.
Read the guide →Federal · 8 min read
SBA Grants: What's Real, What's a Myth, and How to Qualify
The SBA mostly guarantees loans, but it does fund grants through SBIR, STTR, and partner networks. Here's how to access them.
Read the guide →Startups · 9 min read
Startup Business Grants: Non-Dilutive Funding for Year-One Founders
Where pre-revenue and year-one startups can find grants - accelerators, R&D programs, pitch competitions, and city-level funds.
Read the guide →Application craft · 11 min read
How to Write a Grant Proposal That Wins
The exact structure reviewers score against, with a section-by-section template and the mistakes that disqualify good applications.
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