Non-dilutive funding for startups — government grants, corporate programs, and foundation awards.
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| Tool | Potential Value | Description | Action |
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Runnin' Down a Dream Foundation
Foundation Grant
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$5,000 |
Legendary Benchmark investor Bill Gurley's foundation awarding $5,000 non-dilutive micro-grants to early builders and founders chasing a dream — applicants (18+, US residents) showing real commitment through unpaid work and facing a specific financial obstacle the grant would unblock. Pilot applications open May 2026; deadline Aug 1, 2026. |
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Mozilla Builders
Corporate Grant
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Varies |
Mozilla's themed grant program for early-stage open-source AI builders. Awards up to $100K per project. Currently between cohorts — watch builders.mozilla.org for the next call. |
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AWS Imagine Grant
Corporate Grant
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Varies |
AWS Imagine Grant — three award tracks (Momentum to Modernize, Go Further Faster, Pathfinder/GenAI) of cash plus AWS Promotional Credits for nonprofits using the cloud for social impact. |
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Google.org
Corporate Grant
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Varies |
Google's philanthropic arm — funds nonprofits and social-impact startups working on global challenges (AI for good, education, equity). |
Legendary Benchmark investor Bill Gurley's foundation awarding $5,000 non-dilutive micro-grants to early builders and founders chasing a dream — applicants (18+, US residents) showing real commitment through unpaid work and facing a specific financial obstacle the grant would unblock. Pilot applications open May 2026; deadline Aug 1, 2026.
Mozilla's themed grant program for early-stage open-source AI builders. Awards up to $100K per project. Currently between cohorts — watch builders.mozilla.org for the next call.
AWS Imagine Grant — three award tracks (Momentum to Modernize, Go Further Faster, Pathfinder/GenAI) of cash plus AWS Promotional Credits for nonprofits using the cloud for social impact.
Google's philanthropic arm — funds nonprofits and social-impact startups working on global challenges (AI for good, education, equity).
Showing all 4 programs. Last updated July 2026.
Credit for Startups lists 4 grants programs, including Runnin' Down a Dream Foundation, Mozilla Builders, AWS Imagine Grant, Google.org, worth up to $5,000. Browse the list to compare value, eligibility, and how to apply.
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