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Office of Youth Programs Research Grant
$90,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research by colleges and universities in Washington, DC, to evaluate the effectiveness of youth employment and career readiness programs for young people aged 9 to 24.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small Building Re-tuning Workforce Development Program
$450,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare workers for energy efficiency jobs in small buildings, helping to meet upcoming energy performance standards in Washington, D.C.

Energy
Nonprofits
Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects focused on developing advanced magnetic materials that exceed current performance standards, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses in the U.S.

Energy
Individuals
Loudoun Impact Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties (CFLNFC) and Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Loudoun County to support programs that assist vulnerable children, people with disabilities, and older adults by addressing their basic needs and promoting health, education, and social support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Adult Support Services Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota-based organizations that create or improve workforce development programs for low-income, underemployed, or unemployed adults, helping them gain skills for stable, well-paying jobs in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
SCBGP Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations in California
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

The Additional Assistance Program by the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and K-12 school districts that support underserved farmers or provide nutrition education in underserved communities, with the aim to increase their participation in the SCBGP through application assistance, technical support, and networking opportunities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Grants
$300,000
National Urban League (NUL)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups focused on developing and empowering African American-owned businesses in Indianapolis by addressing barriers to capital and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Employment Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide training and career preparation programs to improve employment outcomes for African American residents in Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on disconnected youth, unemployed adults, and justice-involved individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
American Chemical Society Prepare CTP Seed Grant
$20,000
American Chemical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. community colleges in preparing and recruiting skilled technical workers for chemistry-related careers that do not require a bachelor's degree.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Residential Energy Efficiency Workforce Training Grants
$450,000
Maine Governor’s Energy Office
State

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that train and certify workers in Maine's residential energy efficiency sector, promoting job placement and business development in clean energy careers.

Workforce Development
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
Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security National Training Program
$5,400,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as eligible nonprofits and educational institutions, to develop and deliver essential training for rural and tribal preparedness and national security events.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
American Prosperity: Foreign Investment Readiness Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Jordan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Jordanian startups in high-impact sectors by providing training and resources to help them successfully enter U.S. markets and strengthen economic ties between Jordan and the United States.

International Development
Nonprofits
U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Qatar)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster educational, cultural, and technological collaborations between the U.S. and Qatar, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals focused on youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

International Development
Individuals
Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026
$450,000
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC Dahlgren)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. colleges and universities in conducting research that advances naval engineering and technology while providing students with hands-on experience in collaboration with Navy experts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and educators to advance knowledge in various fields of computing and information science, supporting innovative projects that can range from algorithm development to human-centered computing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education