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Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions to support economic recovery and development projects in regions facing significant economic challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Restoring Reliability: Coal Recommissioning and Modernization
$175,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to domestic entities that own or operate coal-fired power plants, enabling them to recommission, modernize, or retrofit their facilities to enhance grid reliability and support energy needs in rural communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance and develop research infrastructure in the mathematical sciences, supporting projects that promote collaboration, training, and broad participation across the U.S. mathematical community.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic institutions for training and research in occupational safety and health, aiming to develop a skilled workforce to address workplace health issues.

Health
State governments
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
NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports institutions in developing clinician scientists through structured research training in substance use and addiction, enabling them to pursue independent research careers.

Health
State governments
APEX Accelerator-Open Announcement for Idaho
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in Idaho to help businesses, particularly small and disadvantaged ones, navigate and succeed in government contracting with the Department of Defense and other agencies.

Business and Commerce
State governments
National Centers for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NCBIB) (P41 Clinical Trials Optional)
$3,750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2023

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of innovative centers that develop and share advanced biomedical imaging and bioengineering technologies, aimed at enhancing research and training for a diverse range of stakeholders in the biomedical field.

Science and Technology
State governments
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to improve access to quality early childhood education and care for children from birth through kindergarten.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

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
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
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
YouthBuild 2025
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to deliver education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth, focusing on construction skills and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.

Workforce Development
State governments
Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Development Grant
$500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal entities in New York to develop and enhance workforce training programs in agriculture and food systems, addressing labor shortages and preparing individuals for careers in these industries.

Workforce Development
City or township 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