Discover Grants and Incentives to Fund Your Innovation

Our strategic approach to Grants & Incentives helps businesses identify, prioritize, and maximize the value of available funding opportunities.

Grant Funding

How to Finance Your Innovation Activities?

The Grants & Incentives landscape for innovative companies in the US is extensive. There are funding opportunities available to companies of all sizes and across a plethora of industries.

Given the vastness of the space, most technology-driven businesses are not aware of all the incentives they may be eligible for. Leyton’s Grants & Incentives services demystify this landscape by helping businesses identify relevant funding opportunities and assisting in applying for them.

Funding Sources

Grant Options

Federal Grants

Federal grants are provided by the central government and often cover a wide array of initiatives, including research, innovation, sustainability, workforce, and community development. These grants typically adhere to specific timelines and have varying value ranges, depending on the nature of the project and the resources required.

State Grants

State grants are tailored to address specific regional needs and priorities. They often cater to a range of sectors, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. These grants can offer substantial support to local initiatives and projects, depending on their alignment with the state’s goals and funding criteria.

Local Grants

Local grants are instrumental in promoting community-based projects and programs. They are designed to address immediate needs within a particular area, fostering growth and development at the grassroots level. These grants may offer a more personalized approach,considering the unique challenges and opportunities within the local community.

Private Grants

Private grants are offered by various organizations, foundations, and corporations, aiming to support specific causes or initiatives that resonate with their values and mission. These grants often provide tailored assistance and can be instrumental in driving innovation and progress within niche areas of interest.

Why Leyton

Global Leading Innovation Incentives Firm

1,000+

Tax & Industry Technical Experts

28+

Years of Expertise

Countries

65+

Industries Served

$11B+

In Incentives
& Funding

How to qualify

Common Areas of Grant Funding

Grant funding supports innovation, sustainability, workforce growth, and community impact. We help organizations identify and secure funding opportunities that best match their strategic objectives.

Research and Innovation

Research and innovation are key drivers of grant funding. Many federal, state, local, and private agencies offer grants to support research and the development of cutting-edge technologies.

These funds help advance innovative projects that may not attract traditional funding, enabling the creation and implementation of solutions with significant economic impact.

Sustainability Initiatives

Sustainability initiatives often require significant upfront investment, making grants essential for their success.

By providing critical funding, grants support the research, development, and adoption of environmentally friendly technologies and practices, helping organizations overcome financial barriers and address key environmental challenges.

Workforce & Business Development

Workforce development programs are vital to economic growth and competitiveness by building a skilled and adaptable workforce.

To support these efforts, various grants and financial aid programs are available. Grants also provide businesses with funding to start or expand operations, access new markets, and develop new products or services.

Social Impact

Social impact grants provide funding to individuals and organizations working to address challenges such as poverty, education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.

Offered by governments, nonprofits, foundations, and corporations, these grants support initiatives that create positive change at the community, local, and global levels.

Our Process

Leyton’s Steps for Success

To deduce the signal from the noise and streamline the application process, Leyton USA’s engagement with the clients is two-fold:
Phase I: Grants & Incentive Research Study (GIRS)
Phase II: Grants & Incentives Submission Assistance

01.

Initial Interview

Tell us about your project and funding needs. We will ask the right questions to ensure our understanding is complete and that we uncover all opportunities relevant to you.
(Phase I)

02.

Grant Landscape

We scope the grant and incentive landscape for your project(s) and determine the available opportunities.
(Phase I)

03.

Report Walkthrough

We walk you through the identified funding opportunities, then develop your grant funding application and pursuit strategy.
(Phase I)

04.

Submission Assistance

We begin your grant application process to work towards securing the funding of your choice.
(Phase II)

Trusted Innovation Funding Experts

Hear from Our Clients

❝

Working with Leyton removed some of the stress and mystery of applying for an SBIR. Their expert review of the technical section ensured that the proposal was well-written and understandable, but just as important was the attention to detail on the remainder of the proposal to confirm it met all requirements.

❞

Steven Bordonaro

Founder and CEO | Crewless Marine

❝

Leyton’s ability to narrow down the overwhelming and time-consuming process proved immensely helpful. Their guidance enables you to focus on the essential tasks and take confident strides towards achieving your goals. We feel like this is a partnership because this is one of many opportunities to come.

❞

Nathan Helmke

Controller | Columbus Instruments

Get in Touch

Schedule a Free Consultation

Our Innovation team is there to ensure your projects are seen from all perspectives and to answer all your questions and help you make the most out of your Innovation efforts

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find the answer you’re after? Please contact our team

What types of projects are eligible for Grant Funding?

Grant programs support a wide range of initiatives, including research and development, sustainability projects, workforce training, business expansion, technology adoption, manufacturing improvements, and community impact programs. Eligibility depends on the specific grant’s objectives.

Do Grants need to be repaid?

In most cases, grants do not need to be repaid, provided the funding is used according to the program’s terms and all reporting requirements are met. Unlike loans, grants are designed to support eligible projects without creating debt.

How do I know if my business qualifies for Grants?

Qualification depends on factors such as your industry, location, project scope, business size, and funding objectives. A grant assessment can help identify programs that best match your organization’s activities and goals.

How can Leyton help with the Grant application process?

After a relevant grant opportunity is identified, Leyton provides a tailored, end-to-end solution for grant application. Our team can support in an capacity from initial planning and project management, attachment/form/document drafting, review, liaising with program officers, to walking you through the submission process.