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NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative and high-risk research projects in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical fields, aimed at early-stage discoveries and methodologies that could lead to significant advancements.

Education
State governments
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Watershed Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to help postdoctoral researchers transition to independent faculty positions by supporting their career development and research efforts.

Education
State governments
Alternative Fuel Foundation Grant
$500
Alternative Fuel Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools, parent groups, and universities to develop programs that promote renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Nature in the City Implementation Grant
$60,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fort Collins for projects that enhance natural spaces, improve wildlife habitats, and promote environmental stewardship in neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers transitioning from postdoctoral positions to independent faculty roles, supporting their basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers with doctoral degrees to conduct basic experimental studies involving human participants, helping them develop their research skills and work towards independence in health-related fields.

Education
State governments
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to mid-career clinicians to focus on patient-oriented research and mentor junior researchers, allowing them to dedicate a portion of their time to advancing clinical studies and developing new investigators in the field.

Education
State governments
Tree Resource Enhancement and Engagement (TREE) Grant
$8,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to recognized Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, and Tree Campus K-12 participants in Arizona to enhance urban forestry practices and improve community forest management.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Vermont that are planting native trees and shrubs along waterways to improve water quality and restore natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Statewide Waterway Access Grant Program
$30,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public access to waterways, ensuring they remain open and free for community use for 25 years.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, and eligible organizations for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to improve infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

Environment
County governments
ROSES 2025: A.9 User-Centered Applications with Large Earth Foundation Models
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. organizations to develop user-centered decision-support applications that utilize advanced Earth observation models, aiming to improve decision-making in sectors like insurance, real estate, and transportation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Spark Good Local Grants
$5,000
Walmart
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community-focused projects that address specific needs in the areas surrounding Walmart stores and facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, targeting public entities, state agencies, and private organizations in California.

Energy
City or township governments
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant
$200,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on their properties.

Agriculture
County governments
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program
$1,000,000
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in California to develop and implement safer, sustainable pest management practices that protect public health and the environment while promoting economic vitality.

Agriculture
Nonprofits