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Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2021

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects focused on creating innovative and efficient aircraft structures, open to a wide range of applicants including universities, businesses, and non-profits.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Build Kansas Fund
$20,000,000
Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Kansas communities for transformative infrastructure projects in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and broadband, helping them secure federal funding.

Infrastructure
State governments
Road to Careers Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides $24 million in funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in the transportation construction sector, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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
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
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions to conduct aviation-related research that improves the safety, efficiency, and security of the nation's aviation system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Urgent Needs Grant
$50,000
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare to residents of Charlevoix County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Projects In Support Of Naval Aviation
Contact for amount
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity invites a wide range of organizations, including academic institutions and businesses, to propose innovative research and technology projects that enhance naval aviation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
RESTORE Colorado Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
CSX In Kind Donations
Contact for amount
CSX Charitable Investments
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2024

This program provides in-kind donations of transportation services and materials to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that support military members, first responders, and community initiatives within a specified distance of CSX intermodal facilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
$700,000
California Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Student Basic Needs Spark Grant
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

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Education
County governments
Innovative Technology ProgramΒ 
$1,000,000
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and educational institutions in Kansas for innovative transportation projects that improve safety and mobility through the use of new technologies.

Transportation
City or township governments
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Green Infrastructure Grant Program
$675,000
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private property owners in New York City for installing green roofs to help manage stormwater runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grants
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Nov 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance community living for people of all ages, particularly focusing on improving safety, health, connectivity, and economic security for older adults in Minnesota.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance
$9,000
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This competition invites university students to develop innovative aviation technologies that improve agricultural practices and address climate challenges, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and resilience in farming by 2035.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Tactical Technology Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects from a diverse range of organizations, including universities and small businesses, aimed at advancing U.S. defense technologies in areas like design processes, replenishment technologies, and disruptive battlefield innovations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses