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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
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs
$305,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses in the U.S. to develop innovative technologies with the potential for commercial success and societal impact.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
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
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
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
$14,518,510
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides funding to Gulf Coast state governments to establish research centers that promote ecological restoration and sustainable economic growth in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Science and Technology
State governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in advancing research and commercialization of microelectronics and related technologies to strengthen domestic innovation and supply chains.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ROSES 2025: A.9 User-Centered Applications with Large Earth Foundation Models
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. organizations to develop user-centered decision-support applications that utilize advanced Earth observation models, aiming to improve decision-making in sectors like insurance, real estate, and transportation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Required)
$2,045,816
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career scientists transitioning to small business roles by providing financial resources for clinical trials, mentorship, and entrepreneurial training to foster their development and commercialization of innovative technologies.

Health
Small businesses
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.

Community Development
State governments
Defense Production Act Title III Expansion of Domestic Production Capability and Capacity
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2019

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. manufacturers to expand or restore the production of critical technology items essential for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to projects that demonstrate the production of biobased products from agricultural commodities, helping to advance sustainable technologies in rural communities across the United States.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Coordinating Agricultural Development Innovation (CADI) Georgia: U.S. Poultry Meat Marketing Promotion
$112,500
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to develop training programs that educate Georgian importers and processors about U.S. poultry products, with the goal of increasing exports to Georgia and surrounding regions.

Agriculture
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
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and programs that align with NOAA's strategic goals, targeting researchers, educators, and organizations focused on oceanic and atmospheric research.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
USDA Rural Business Investment Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This program provides licenses and funding to new investment companies that focus on supporting and growing small businesses in rural areas, helping to bridge the funding gap for economic development in these communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Georgia FAST Grant
$2,450
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Georgia-based small businesses to help them improve their chances of securing federal innovation grants for technology development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses