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Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program
$3,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to registered apprenticeship programs in Pennsylvania to help employers recruit and develop talent by covering costs for apprentices.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
ROSES 2025: D.5 Astrophysics Pioneers
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative astrophysics research projects using small space platforms, encouraging participation from early-career scientists and focusing on high scientific merit and technology development.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Maryland Electric School Bus Grant Program
$1,500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and private school bus vendors in Maryland to transition from diesel to electric school buses, prioritizing projects that benefit economically challenged communities and Title I schools.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$6,250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2027

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects focused on improving health outcomes for women, children, pregnant and lactating women, and individuals with disabilities through multisite clinical trials and observational studies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) - PAR-25-096
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to analyze and integrate existing cancer-related data to improve understanding of cancer risk, prevention, and outcomes, particularly in underrepresented populations.

Education
State governments
Innovation in Education STEAM Grant Program
$10,000
Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides $25,000 in grants to support innovative STEAM educational programs in public K-12 schools, districts, and charters throughout San Diego County.

Education
Independent school districts
Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative
$300,000
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects that actively share and apply findings from patient-centered healthcare research to help patients, caregivers, and clinicians make informed decisions.

Health
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based organizations that assist small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential services like business planning, financial analysis, and access to capital, particularly in underserved and rural areas.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Nov 26, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to New Jersey employers and organizations to develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand sectors, promoting economic mobility and inclusion for underrepresented populations.

Workforce Development
State governments
Genomic Community Resources (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

Mar 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports the development and sharing of valuable genomic resources for researchers and organizations involved in basic and clinical genomics, ensuring broad access and community engagement.

Education
State governments
The Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to urban and rural emergency medical services and trauma organizations in Colorado for training and education to improve their emergency response capabilities.

Health
Special district governments
CannaBusiness Growth Technical Assistance
Contact for amount
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides free educational resources to social equity cannabis businesses, helping them develop essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2027

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for summer research programs designed to engage high school and undergraduate students, as well as science teachers, in hands-on biomedical and behavioral research experiences to inspire future careers in these fields.

Education
State governments
NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (NCI Omnibus) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
$50,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale cancer research projects that can be completed quickly, targeting a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Education
State governments
Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$50,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports doctoral candidates conducting research on substance use and addiction, focusing on innovative approaches to prevention, treatment, and health disparities among underserved populations.

Education
State governments
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs
$105,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 26, 2023

This funding opportunity supports foundational research in various chemistry subfields for U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, promoting advancements in areas like sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Biospecimen Access (X01)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 24, 2023

This funding opportunity provides researchers access to valuable biospecimens from a major study on tobacco use and health, enabling them to conduct important studies that support tobacco regulation and public health.

Education
State governments
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative science and technology projects that support the missions of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, encouraging participation from academia, industry, and nonprofits, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.

Science and Technology
State governments
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Contact for amount
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and community initiatives in Vermont that aim to improve economic equity, education, health, and community leadership to help close the opportunity gap.

Education
Nonprofits
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible applicants for projects aimed at establishing baseline water quality data on private water supplies across the state.

Capacity Building
City or township governments