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Meetings Mean Business! (MMB) Grants Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund
$50,000
Calvert County Department of Community Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, community groups, and government entities in Calvert County to implement programs that enhance quality of life and promote economic development in historically impacted communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2025 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated regional consortia that include educational institutions, government entities, and industry partners to advance critical technologies and foster economic growth in their areas.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)`
$10,000,000
U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

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
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
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
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Woman and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$1,500,000
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help women veterans and minority veterans in New Jersey gain skills and secure employment in the construction trades through training programs and supportive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
AFID Planning Grant Program
$35,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Virginia local governments to promote and strengthen agriculture and forestry industries through strategic planning and innovative initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
Lycoming County Emergency Service Grant Program
$100,000
First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to fire, emergency medical, and rescue organizations in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, to improve their facilities, equipment, training, and community outreach efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
Data Modernization Workforce Acceleration Initiative
Contact for amount
CDC
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2025

This initiative provides staffing support to public health agencies across the U.S. to enhance their data capabilities and improve access to actionable public health information.

Health
State governments
California Men’s Service Challenge
Contact for amount
California Volunteers (CV)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in California to create and expand service opportunities specifically for young men and boys, promoting their engagement in community service and personal development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Fire Protection District Grant
$2,000,000
Boulder County Emergency Services
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to fire protection districts and departments in Boulder County's rural and mountainous areas to enhance their emergency response capabilities and public safety initiatives.

Safety
Special district governments