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Sociology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research in sociology, encouraging projects that explore social processes and structures while promoting diversity and inclusivity among researchers and institutions.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
National Association for the Self-Employment Growth Grants
$4,000
National Association for the Self-Employment
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to small business owners in the U.S. for growth-related expenses like marketing, hiring, and technology upgrades, exclusively for members of the National Association for the Self-Employed.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Applied Research Grant
$50,000
Organization for Autism Research
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families, focusing on practical solutions in areas like assessment, intervention, and community integration.

Health
Individuals
NANY State Agencies Cycle 1
$12,500,000
New York State Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to registered and licensed practical nurses who commit to working in underserved areas of New York for three years, specifically within five state agencies facing nursing shortages.

Health
Individuals
National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant Program
Contact for amount
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based theater ensembles and individual artists to create and tour innovative, collaborative theater projects that reflect diverse cultural perspectives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Leaders in Agriculture Program
Contact for amount
Denver Business Journal
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program recognizes and honors influential individuals in Colorado's agriculture industry for their leadership and contributions to the state's $40 billion agriculture economy.

Agriculture
Individuals
Transit Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Regional Transportation District (RTD)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides fare media to nonprofit and governmental organizations that assist individuals with urgent transportation needs, helping them access essential services while they enroll in a discounted fare program.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Homegrown Talent Grant
$6,000
Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to recent graduates from the Iowa Lakes Corridor region who return to their hometowns to live and work, helping them with student loans, mortgage payments, or childcare expenses.

Workforce Development
Individuals
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Safety & Health Investment Projects (SHIP) Grant Program
$150,000
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in Washington State to create and implement innovative return-to-work initiatives that help injured workers recover and reduce costs for employers.

Safety
Nonprofits
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
$100,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct rigorous studies on the effects of specific policies and practices within the criminal justice system, such as policing and incarceration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at institutions near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grant Program
$3,000
Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and small groups in North Carolina for projects that enhance their artistic skills, promote their work, or create new art.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
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
Rural Law Enforcement Grants
Contact for amount
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and eligible prosecutor’s offices in rural Texas counties to improve salaries and enhance public safety and legal services.

Safety
County governments
McMurry Continuing Staff Education Grant
$2,000
Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals working or volunteering in public libraries across Wyoming to pursue professional development and continuing education in library-related fields.

Education
Individuals
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
STEG Small Research Grants
$25,000
Centre for Economic Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects focused on structural transformation and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries, particularly addressing issues like gender, inequality, and the impact of technology on labor markets.

International Development
Individuals
Career Development Grants
$8,000
American Association of University Women
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to women pursuing training in high-demand STEM fields to help them enter, transition, or advance in their careers.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals