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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Business and Commerce

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Kennebunk Savings Community Promise Program
Contact for amount
Kennebunk Savings
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire, focusing on innovative and sustainable programs in health, community advancement, arts, education, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and certain nonprofit organizations to enhance their capacity for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
Tech Incubator Enhancement Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to established and new tech incubators in Illinois to modernize facilities and enhance resources for startups, particularly in underserved areas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in advancing research and commercialization of microelectronics and related technologies to strengthen domestic innovation and supply chains.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.

Community Development
State governments
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
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
APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Idaho-based organizations that assist businesses in navigating government contracting processes, helping them improve their competitiveness for federal, state, and local contracts.

Business and Commerce
Native American tribal organizations
Community Stormwater Solutions Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects in Washington, D.C. that promote environmental education and innovative stormwater management, particularly for small organizations and historically excluded groups.

Energy
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to existing APEX Accelerators, helping them assist businesses in navigating government procurement processes and securing defense-related contracts.

Business and Commerce
State governments
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to foster innovation, business development, and workforce growth in key technology sectors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Economic Prosperity and Housing Program – CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP
$400,000
City of Vancouver Economic Prosperity and Housing Department
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and small businesses in Vancouver, Washington, to create affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and promote economic stability for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and programs that align with NOAA's strategic goals, targeting researchers, educators, and organizations focused on oceanic and atmospheric research.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$10,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, to enhance recycling and organic waste collection efforts over an 18-month period.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
$10,000
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits