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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Business and Commerce

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based high-growth companies and startups for the development and commercialization of advanced technologies, fostering innovation and economic growth in the state.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
U.S. Embassy Libreville PDS Annual Program Statement
$15,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Gabon)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale public diplomacy projects that strengthen the relationship between the United States and Gabon, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals focused on entrepreneurship, English language development, and cultural preservation.

International Development
Individuals
Enhancing U.S.Africa Ties through Trade and Investment for Economic Growth
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ethiopia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to develop innovative projects that strengthen trade and investment ties between the United States and Africa, promoting economic growth and collaboration.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Annual Program Statement_UAE_2025
$200,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in the UAE to develop programs that strengthen U.S.-UAE relations through cultural events, space exploration initiatives, and entrepreneurship activities.

International Development
Nonprofits
Kigali Public Diplomacy APS
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Rwanda)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that empower young Rwandans through education, cultural exchange, and economic development, focusing on areas like STEM, media literacy, and sports diplomacy.

International Development
Individuals
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest
$20,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Benin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Benin partnerships in areas like counterterrorism, democratic governance, media integrity, English education, and economic empowerment.

International Development
Individuals
U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mozambique)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and cultural groups to implement programs in Mozambique that promote education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange while fostering U.S.-Mozambique shared values.

Education
Individuals
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kuwait)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Kuwaiti non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals to create projects that strengthen cultural and educational ties between the United States and Kuwait.

Arts
Individuals
PAS Freetown Small Grants Program
$10,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

Community Development
Individuals
MPCA Next Generation Refrigeration Grants
$20,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to Minnesota-based businesses and organizations for replacing or retrofitting refrigeration systems with environmentally friendly options that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Sacramento Community Action Grant
$3,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus
$15,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cyprus)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that strengthen collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Cyprus, focusing on education, STEM, business ties, and intercommunal dialogue.

International Development
Individuals
Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

International Development
Individuals
Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Kyrgyz nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in fostering entrepreneurship and strengthening commercial ties with U.S. businesses to promote economic development in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Mission Mozambique American Spaces Programming
$54,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mozambique)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $54,000 to organizations that will create and manage educational programs promoting American English, business practices, and technology skills for youth and professionals in Mozambique.

Education
Nonprofits
Bottle Royale: Battle for Leak-Free Delivery (Survival of the fittest package.)
$15,000
HeroX (in partnership with a major CPG company and yet2)
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This competition invites individuals and teams worldwide to develop innovative, leak-resistant packaging solutions for large liquid detergent bottles that meet Amazon's distribution standards, with a focus on usability and manufacturing integration.

Science and Technology
Individuals
NOFO - Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2025 Tunis
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Tunisia)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Tunisia to empower women entrepreneurs in the Jendouba and Kairouan regions through business training, mentorship, and networking.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits