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McDonaldโ€™s Chicago Community Impact Grants
$150,000
McDonaldโ€™s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Chicago-based nonprofits that empower youth aged 16 to 24 through workforce readiness and food security initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities to enhance their capacity to assist businesses in securing government contracts, particularly with the Department of Defense.

Business and Commerce
State governments
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
Nonprofits
Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) School Bus: Advisory Services Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts MassCEC
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This program provides no-cost support to public school districts in Massachusetts to help them plan and transition from diesel to electric school bus fleets.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local defense groups and government entities in Pennsylvania to enhance the military value and sustainability of military installations and organizations within the state.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program โ€“ Proposition 68
$8,700,000
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote recreation, tourism, and environmental education while preserving the Delta's cultural heritage, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
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
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance for Venture Capital Readiness Program
$2,000,000
Empire State Development
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and very small businesses in New York in becoming ready for venture capital investment.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Community Arts Projects Grant
$9,000
City of Tacoma
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and groups in Tacoma for public arts projects that promote accessibility and address community needs, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations.

Arts
City or township governments
Golden LEAF Foundationโ€™s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MD Two Fifty Fellows Paid Internship Grant Program
$7,500
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This program provides funding for paid internships at museums and historical organizations in Maryland, aimed at connecting students and recent graduates with professional experience while promoting diversity and mentorship in the cultural sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and certain nonprofit organizations to enhance their capacity for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community-Led Momentum Grants
$250,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $250,000 for collaborative projects between Wisconsin community organizations and academic partners to improve public health and workforce development through innovative, evidence-based strategies.

Health
Nonprofits
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program (SMAT)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host high-quality sports and e-sports events, boosting tourism and economic development in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Tech Incubator Enhancement Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to established and new tech incubators in Illinois to modernize facilities and enhance resources for startups, particularly in underserved areas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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