Grants Under $25k
Explore curated grant opportunities with funding under $25k.
Afore Grants
100% non‐dilutive microgrants of $1,000 for high‐agency builders aged 21 or younger in North America, paired with mentorship and program support.
Y Combinator Summer Fellows Grants 2026
Y Combinator’s Summer Fellows Grants provide selected undergraduate students with cash and cloud credits to pursue their own technical projects over the summer rather than traditional internship work.
Battery Ventures
Global, technology-focused investment firm backing companies from early stage through buyouts.
AWS Activate for Startups
AWS Activate is Amazon Web Services’ flagship startup support program offering promotional AWS credits and related resources to help early-stage companies build, launch, and scale their technology on AWS. Founders can apply for the Activate Founders package to receive $1,000 in AWS credits
Afore Grants
100% non‐dilutive microgrants of $1,000 for high‐agency builders aged 21 or younger in North America, paired with mentorship and program support.
Y Combinator Summer Fellows Grants 2026
Y Combinator’s Summer Fellows Grants provide selected undergraduate students with cash and cloud credits to pursue their own technical projects over the summer rather than traditional internship work.
Battery Ventures
Global, technology-focused investment firm backing companies from early stage through buyouts.
AWS Activate for Startups
AWS Activate is Amazon Web Services’ flagship startup support program offering promotional AWS credits and related resources to help early-stage companies build, launch, and scale their technology on AWS. Founders can apply for the Activate Founders package to receive $1,000 in AWS credits
What You'll Find
- Grant: Tech grants provide funding that doesn't require giving up equity, making them ideal for research projects, open-source initiatives, and early-stage development.
- Average funding: $6k per opportunity
Benefits
- Multi-stage capital across early → growth → buyout
- Global investment team with offices across the U.S., Europe and Israel
- Dedicated portfolio services (business development, talent, marketing, growth leadership)
- Long track record (450+ investments) and deep sector experience
- Ability to lead follow-on and later-stage financings from the same firm
Application Tips
- Research each program thoroughly to understand their specific requirements and what they're looking for
- Reach out to program alumni or current participants to gain insights into the application process
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
- Understand the difference between equity-based and equity-free funding to make informed decisions
- Consider how much funding you actually need versus what's available to avoid over-dilution
Y Combinator Summer Fellows Grants 2026
Y Combinator’s Summer Fellows Grants provide selected undergraduate students with cash and cloud credits to pursue their own technical projects over the summer rather than traditional internship work.
Battery Ventures
Global, technology-focused investment firm backing companies from early stage through buyouts.
AWS Activate for Startups
AWS Activate is Amazon Web Services’ flagship startup support program offering promotional AWS credits and related resources to help early-stage companies build, launch, and scale their technology on AWS. Founders can apply for the Activate Founders package to receive $1,000 in AWS credits
Afore Grants
100% non‐dilutive microgrants of $1,000 for high‐agency builders aged 21 or younger in North America, paired with mentorship and program support.