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

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2025 Raleigh Environmental Awards
Contact for amount
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This program recognizes and rewards individuals, organizations, and students in Raleigh for their outstanding efforts in environmental stewardship, sustainability, and climate action.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Inclusive Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
Northeastern University
State

Application Deadline

Jan 10, 2025

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides a no-cost, 20-week development opportunity for small business owners in Massachusetts, Maine, or Rhode Island to receive mentorship and resources to grow their businesses and positively impact their communities.

Workforce Development
County governments
Minnesota Sea Grant Biennial 2026-2028
$500,000
Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and outreach projects that improve the health and sustainability of Lake Superior and Minnesota's inland waters, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and collaborative teams focused on aquatic resources.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Up to $20 Million in Funding for Innovative Solutions to Challenges in Local News
$1,000,000
Press Forward
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $20 million to nonprofit organizations and collaborative newsrooms in the U.S. to develop innovative solutions that enhance local journalism's audience engagement, operational efficiency, workforce diversity, and revenue generation.

Infrastructure
County governments
Tourism Attractions Grant Program and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 20, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to improve tourism attractions and events in Illinois, helping local economies thrive by increasing visitor engagement.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
USDA Rural Business Development Grant
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural communities for projects that create jobs and promote economic development, such as establishing business centers, training programs, and infrastructure improvements.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund Projects
$740,009
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve fiscal transparency and public financial management in various countries, focusing on enhancing budget transparency, parliamentary oversight, and public engagement in fiscal processes.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
2025 Innovation Initiative
$1,000,000
Alliance Healthcare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides $1 million to a qualified nonprofit or educational institution in California to develop a project aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing disparities for low-income and marginalized communities in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Health
Nonprofits
Sea Grant Programs Only - FY2025 Establishing and Supporting Partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in Aquaculture: Regional Collaboratives
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborations between Sea Grant programs and Minority Serving Institutions to enhance aquaculture research, education, and community engagement across four U.S. regions.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Capitol Complex Construction Interruption Grant Program
$40,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides $40,000 to small businesses in Springfield, Illinois, that have suffered revenue losses due to construction disruptions near the Capitol Complex.

Business and Commerce
Private institutions of higher education
Public Diplomacy Grants Program
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 2, 2025

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye, encouraging collaboration in areas like security, innovation, democratic values, and cultural exchange.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arts Respond Performance Support
$8,000
Texas Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofits in hiring artists for performances or workshops, helping to enrich community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sea Grant Programs Only - FY2025 Aquaculture Internship Programs
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Sea Grant Programs for creating hands-on aquaculture internships that help develop workforce skills in the U.S. aquaculture industry for students and interested individuals, including veterans and commercial fishers.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Opportunity for the Development of Sea Grant Projects
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 22, 2024

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

FY 2025 Opportunity for the Development of Sea Grant Projects aims to fund the creation of two new Sea Grant projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, focusing on research, education, and outreach to support sustainable coastal and marine resource management.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Illinois Arts Council announces Creative Accelerator Fund 2025
$10,000
Illinois Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to individual artists in Illinois to support their professional development and enhance community engagement through their creative practices.

Arts
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
Innovative and Creative Projects in South Carolina
Contact for amount
The Abney Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative and impactful projects by nonprofit organizations in South Carolina that address community needs in health, education, social services, and cultural affairs.

Education
County governments
Rural Business Development Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural BU.S.iness-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This program provides funding to public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to support economic development and job creation initiatives in rural areas with populations under 50,000.

Business and Commerce
State governments
Expanding Career Pathways in Artificial Intelligence Grant Program
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Education
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to New Jersey County Vocational School Districts to develop a comprehensive career and technical education curriculum in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, in partnership with higher education institutions and industry experts.

Education
City or township governments
FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2025

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support aims to enhance the development and efficiency of U.S. aquaculture businesses by funding projects that address critical business needs and promote partnerships between researchers, industry stakeholders, and Sea Grant extension personnel.

Business and Commerce
Individuals