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Explore 146 grant opportunities

Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers developing intelligent systems that improve human interaction and collaboration in dynamic environments, focusing on safety and well-being in areas like elder care and disaster response.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority Grant Program
$2,000,000
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and businesses in Kentucky that are working on innovative nuclear energy projects, with a focus on job creation, workforce training, and community engagement in underserved areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2024

This funding initiative provides support for innovative research that connects fundamental plasma science with practical applications in technology and society, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented communities and institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fair Chance to Advance State Action Networks
$2,100,000
Jobs for the Future
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to state coalitions focused on creating systemic reforms that improve education and employment opportunities for individuals with incarceration histories.

Workforce Development
State governments
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
Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding and mentorship to early-career U.S. researchers in academia or non-profit institutions to develop innovative solutions addressing national security challenges for the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Warrior Rising Grant
$20,000
Warrior Rising
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides up to $20,000 in funding and training support to veteran entrepreneurs at any stage of their business development, focusing on for-profit ventures.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alaska State Council on the Arts - Artists in Schools Grant Program
Contact for amount
Alaska State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for schools in Alaska to host artist residencies that enhance arts education and professional development for teachers while fostering community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Geothermal Heat Pumps PATHs Prize
$40,000
American Made Challenges
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2025

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This competition provides $3 million in funding to support innovative partnerships that develop and sustain a skilled workforce for geothermal heat pump technologies across the United States.

Energy
Individuals
Organizational Development Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County to improve their internal operations and effectiveness through various development activities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
New York Farm Viability Institute Grant Program
$125,000
New York Farm Viability Institute
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support agricultural research and education initiatives aimed at improving the economic viability of farms in New York State.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding initiative supports early-career physician-scientists dedicated to conducting patient-oriented cancer research and transitioning into independent clinical investigators.

Health
Individuals
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare entities in Florida to develop innovative cancer research and treatment projects that improve patient care and access to services, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant
$1,000
Founders First CDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides $25,000 in micro-grants to support mother-owned businesses in the U.S. that create jobs and contribute to their communities.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
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
Marshalls Good Stuff Accelerator Program
$5,000
Marshalls
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides a year-long virtual development and mentorship experience, along with a $5,000 grant, to support women across the U.S., D.C., and Puerto Rico in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding for educational and research initiatives in Earth sciences, targeting undergraduate students, early-career researchers, and faculty to promote diversity and broaden participation in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education