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California STEP Grant โ€“ Y11 Round 3
$10,000
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in California to help them engage in export activities and enhance their global competitiveness.

Agriculture
Small businesses
2025 Faรงade Improvement Grant Program
$30,000
City of Lansing
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Lansing businesses for improving the exterior appearance and structural integrity of their buildings, enhancing the overall streetscape and inviting more customers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Research Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This grant provides funding opportunities for universities, industry partners, and research organizations to conduct innovative scientific research that supports the operational needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
White Box Grant Program
$75,000
City of Toledo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to property owners in Toledo to renovate vacant first-floor commercial spaces, ensuring they meet building codes and are ready for new tenants, thereby supporting local economic revitalization.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special Events Grant Program
$20,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and business entities for hosting high-profile community events in Alameda that require special permits and city services.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Economic Development and Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
City of Duvall
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Duvall, Washington, to promote tourism, economic development, and the arts through community events and initiatives.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Precision Measurement Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 21, 2025

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities, research institutions, and non-profit organizations in conducting innovative research in measurement science to advance fundamental measurement methods and enhance our understanding of physics.

Science and Technology
Public housing authorities
Unmanned Robotic Rafting Bays for Military Use
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses and innovators to develop autonomous robotic systems for military river crossings, enhancing safety and efficiency in contested environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Catalyst Grants
$100,000
CTIA Wireless Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding to social entrepreneurs developing innovative mobile solutions that leverage 5G and wireless technologies to address critical social issues in American communities, particularly for marginalized populations.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Rhode Island Business Competition
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Business Competition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This competition provides funding and support to individuals or teams with innovative business ideas aimed at creating jobs and fostering economic growth in Rhode Island.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Impact Grants Fiscal Year 2026
Contact for amount
United Way of Greater Fall River
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, innovative programs in the Greater Fall River community that address specific needs related to health, youth opportunities, and financial security.

Health
Nonprofits
Generative AI-Enabled Tactical Network
$250,000
U.S. Army SBIR Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop a Generative AI-based software system that creates realistic tactical data for military command and control operations, enhancing decision-making in challenging network environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NASA TechLeap Prize โ€“ Space Technology Payload Challenge
$500,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This competition provides funding and flight testing opportunities for U.S.-based individuals, teams, and organizations to develop innovative space technologies that address critical challenges identified by NASA.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
$287,500
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2025

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing innovative products and services that improve the health, employment, and community participation of individuals with disabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for research that explores the interactions between human behavior and environmental processes, encouraging innovative projects from universities, non-profits, and government entities to advance geographical science and benefit society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Artificial Intelligence for Aided Driving of Ground Combat Vehicles
$2,000,000
U.S. Army (Department of the Army)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop AI technologies that improve the operation and safety of large ground combat vehicles, enhancing driver awareness and vehicle maneuverability in challenging environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Ruggedized Sensors to Increase Driving Visibility and Vehicle Safety
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small businesses and innovators in developing advanced ruggedized sensor systems to improve vehicle safety and visibility, particularly in challenging driving conditions for both military and civilian applications.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Novel AI Techniques for Insights in Various Environments
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop innovative AI technologies that analyze large datasets for detecting anomalies and patterns, ultimately improving decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors.

Science and Technology
Small businesses