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EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers and educators in STEM fields, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to enhance their research capabilities and improve STEM education practices across the United States.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
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
FY 2025 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grants NOFO
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and other eligible entities to develop projects that help individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly focusing on youth and survivors of domestic violence, to secure stable housing and access essential services.

Housing
State governments
Infrastructure Systems and People (ISP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research that improves the design, resilience, and sustainability of infrastructure systems critical to public health and safety, particularly in response to natural disasters and other disruptions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for innovators and organizations developing transformative healthcare technologies that enhance access and affordability, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Solid Waste Management Grant Program
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, and tribes to improve solid waste management in rural areas, focusing on reducing pollution and enhancing sustainability practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy To Libya Pas Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Tunisia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2099

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote community engagement, youth development, and social cohesion in Libya, while fostering mutual understanding between Libyans and Americans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Multipurpose (MP) Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes for assessing and cleaning up contaminated properties to revitalize communities and promote economic development.

Environment
City or township governments
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program Fiscal Year 2025
$816,750
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to public housing authorities, tribal housing entities, and nonprofit organizations to hire service coordinators who help residents access resources and services that promote self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Community Development
Public housing authorities
Tribal College Initiative Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This program provides financial support to Tribal Colleges for improving facilities and purchasing essential equipment to enhance education and community access for Native American students.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research capacity and collaboration in STEM fields for eligible institutions in designated U.S. states and territories, focusing on building sustainable research networks and workforce development.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance training in innovative research methods for behavioral and social sciences, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Education
State governments
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Natural Resources
State governments
USDA Rural Business Development Grant
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural communities for projects that create jobs and promote economic development, such as establishing business centers, training programs, and infrastructure improvements.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
ACF CD Community Projects FY 2024
$2,000,000
HHS-ACF-OPRE (Administration for Children and Families - OPRE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2024

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

Eligible applicants are those that have been congressionally identified to receive FY24 funds for CD Community Project funding. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47). Other non-specified entities may not receive replacement grants or serve as successors-in-interest after the award is made. Application must address activities consistent with the purpose identified by Congress. The amount requested cannot exceed the amount identified by Congress.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
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
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kuwait)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Kuwait-based non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals in creating cultural and educational programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Kuwait, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and shared challenges.

Arts
Nonprofits