Grants for Small Businesses

This initiative invites startups from all industries and development stages to showcase their innovations and gain global visibility through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic partnerships without direct funding.

This grant provides financial support to teams developing innovative, non-animal research methods that improve the relevance and accuracy of biomedical and toxicity testing.

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

This grant provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to support the formation of early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

This challenge invites engineers and materials innovators worldwide to create a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant lining for flow meters used in harsh industrial environments, with the potential for significant monetary awards and collaboration opportunities with a leading automation company.

This grant encourages researchers and organizations to create and share high-quality datasets that improve the prediction of toxicity in oligonucleotide therapeutics, particularly using human-based testing methods.

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

This grant provides funding to researchers and innovators developing advanced delivery systems for genome editing technologies, particularly targeting hard-to-reach tissues and overcoming barriers like the blood-brain barrier.

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

This program provides funding to urban farms and agricultural producers in Colorado to enhance their operations and promote local food access and sustainability.

This program provides funding for technology developers and industrial facilities to collaboratively test and validate innovative energy-efficient technologies in real-world industrial settings, enhancing their performance and adoption.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Rural Health Clinics in improving healthcare delivery and addressing challenges faced in rural communities across the United States.

This grant provides funding and support for early-career researchers to explore the role of aquatic foods in sustainable food systems, focusing on climate resilience, equity, and nutrition.

This grant provides funding to enhance New York's port infrastructure and logistics capabilities to support the growth of the offshore wind industry, targeting projects that promote economic development and workforce training.

This grant provides funding for artistic projects that promote cultural exchange between the United States and the Netherlands, supporting both emerging artists and established organizations committed to collaboration in the arts.

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, to enhance tourism through projects that improve visitor experiences and encourage overnight stays.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through education, research, and marketing initiatives benefiting multiple growers and industry stakeholders.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in low- and middle-income countries that are working to improve access to integrated diagnostic tools and services for diseases like tuberculosis and HIV, with a focus on community engagement and sustainable health solutions.

This program provides funding to support community development projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and services for low-to-moderate income residents in unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Colorado.

This program provides funding to marinas, boatyards, and public agencies in Vermont to improve facilities for managing recreational boater waste, ensuring cleaner waterways and better services for boaters.