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Major Research Instrumentation Program
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in the U.S. to acquire or develop advanced scientific instruments that enhance research capabilities across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
City of Toledo White Box Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Toledo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding to property owners in Toledo to convert vacant first-floor commercial spaces into customizable, code-compliant areas that support local business development and revitalization efforts.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tourism Hospitality and Special Projects Grants
$200,000
Grays Harbor County Tourism
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and government agencies in Grays Harbor County, Washington, for tourism-related projects and activities that enhance local tourism and hospitality services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund 2026-2027
$15,000
City of Albuquerque
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Albuquerque to create projects that enhance access to diverse cultural activities for historically underserved communities.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Village Capitalโ€™s Climate Resilience Program for Thriving Communities
Contact for amount
Village Capital
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program supports early-stage U.S. startups developing market-based solutions to enhance climate resilience, particularly in rural and low-income communities, through mentorship, investment readiness support, and potential funding opportunities.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to a wide range of applicants, including universities, companies, and non-profits, to develop innovative technologies for faster and more accurate mineral resource characterization, particularly for rare earth elements and critical minerals essential for energy production.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Disruptioneering Program
$2,000,000
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations to explore and develop high-risk, high-reward technologies that can lead to innovative prototypes for national defense applications.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Ramsey County Emerging and Diverse Developers
Contact for amount
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides mentorship, training, and resources to emerging and diverse developers in Ramsey County to support the creation of affordable housing for low to moderate-income residents.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers
$640,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide comprehensive rehabilitation care for individuals with spinal cord injuries, enabling them to conduct research and contribute to a national database for improved clinical practices and outcomes.

Health
State governments
Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support job creation, investment, and economic development projects that enhance the state's competitiveness.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between academic institutions and industry to develop new drugs and devices for treating mental health disorders, encouraging innovative research and early clinical trials.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Xero Beautiful Business Fund
$30,000
Xero Limited
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small businesses with 1-50 employees that are Xero subscribers, encouraging innovative projects in sustainability, community connection, technology, and workforce upskilling.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Data Centers: Understanding Economic Considerations and Opportunities for Water and Wastewater Utilities
$200,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research that helps water and wastewater utilities understand and manage the economic impacts of data centers on local water resources and infrastructure.

Science and Technology
State governments
Build the Future Grant Pilot Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

The Maryland Department of Commerce is offering the Build the Future Grant Pilot Program, providing up to $2 million per fiscal year for innovation infrastructure projects in various technology sectors, with grantees required to provide matching funds and use the grant for costs related to project development, such as construction, installation, and equipment.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Healthy Food Financing Fund
$250,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to food and agricultural businesses in New Mexico to improve access to healthy food in rural and underserved communities through infrastructure development and market expansion.

Health
County governments
Optimizing Technology Solutions Innovation Grant
$50,000
ASHP Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve medication safety and healthcare delivery through technology, targeting healthcare professionals and organizations focused on enhancing patient outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
Molecular, Neural, and Cognitive Mechanisms of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Treat Substance Use Disorders
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to better understand and treat substance use disorders, encouraging collaboration among institutions and experts in addiction science.

Health
Nonprofits
Social Services Grant Program
$40,000
City of Tigard
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that address critical community needs in Tigard, Oregon, focusing on housing, education, healthcare, hunger relief, and resources for immigrants and refugees.

Income Security and Social Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses