Public funding agencies in United States (2026)

4 funders based in United States. Filter by stage, sector or business model below. Contact details are part of Pro.

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NSF America's Seed Fund

Public fundingAlexandria, United StatesSeed · Grants

America's Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation provides early-stage grant funding for research and development to U.S.-based small businesses. It targets startups building deep technologies across near…

Deep techGeneralist

SBA (US Small Business Administration)

Public fundingWashington, United StatesGrowth · Debt · Grants

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides funding opportunities for small businesses, including loans, disaster assistance, grants, and investment capital programs. The SBA does not invest directly into small bu…

Generalist

SBIR / STTR

Public fundingUnited StatesPre-seed · Seed · Grants

Coordinated by the Small Business Administration, the SBIR and STTR programs award non-dilutive funding to U.S. small businesses and startups for early-stage technology R&D. The programs fund proof-of-concept and tech…

Generalist

State of Wisconsin Investment Board

Public fundingMadison, United States

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages and invests the assets of the Wisconsin Retirement System and other state trust funds. Investment decisions are made by internal staff and external money manageme…