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Sociology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research in sociology, encouraging projects that explore social processes and structures while promoting diversity and inclusivity among researchers and institutions.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
United States Army Research Institute For The Behavioral And Social Sciences (Ari) Broad Agency Announcement For Basic, Applied, And Advanced Scientific Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2028

Date Added

May 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of behavioral and social science research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. Army, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO
Contact for amount
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for creating transitional housing and services aimed at helping homeless veterans achieve stable, permanent housing.

Housing
State governments
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
Creating Opportunities for Relevant Experience (CORE) Wildland Fire Training Crews
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 24, 2029

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This grant provides training and job experience in wildland firefighting for women, veterans, and youth, helping to develop the next generation of fire management professionals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
$23,153,846
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist very low-income Veteran families in securing and maintaining permanent housing, with a focus on preventing and ending homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
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
VA GPD Transition In Place NOFO
Contact for amount
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments to create transitional housing with intensive services for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, helping them move into permanent housing.

Housing
State 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
Jobs Plus NOFO for Fiscal Year 2025
$3,700,000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 29, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides public housing authorities with resources to help residents achieve economic self-sufficiency through job training, financial incentives, and community support.

Employment Labor and Training
Public housing authorities
Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local agencies, tribal organizations, and nonprofits to assist dislocated workers and communities recovering from significant economic disruptions, such as layoffs or natural disasters, through job training and employment services.

Employment Labor and Training
State 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 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to public housing authorities, resident associations, and nonprofit organizations to hire Service Coordinators who help low-income residents access resources for education, employment, and health services, promoting economic independence and improved quality of life.

Community Development
Public housing authorities
Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01)
$975,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2022

This funding opportunity is designed to support research aimed at improving safety for workers in the commercial fishing industry, targeting areas such as vessel design, emergency equipment, and hazard detection.

Health
State governments
Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program
$500,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Benefit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will make grants available to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, will benefit from receiving the services provided. Each year approximately 200,000 Service members are separated from the military. Veterans and dependents report significant challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. These grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools, to help these Veterans and spouses overcome employment and financial challenges. In accordance with P.L. 116-315, 4304, VA seeks to award grants to organizations that provide multiple forms of the following services: resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services, or are located in states with a high rate of unemployment among Veterans, a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces, or a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state workforce agencies for developing targeted training programs in high-demand skilled trades and emerging industries, fostering partnerships with employers to enhance workforce skills and job retention.

Workforce Development
State governments
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Activities Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2025
$163,337,664
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding provides states and outlying areas with resources to enhance job training and employment services for adults, particularly those facing significant barriers to employment.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, FY2025
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ethiopia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2025

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs that empower women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia by providing them with essential skills, resources, and networks to start and grow sustainable businesses.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits