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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 El Salvador
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to El Salvador)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in El Salvador, focusing on community challenges and aligning with U.S. diplomatic interests.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Delta Health Care Service Grant Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides financial support to collaborative groups of health care providers, educational institutions, and economic development organizations in the Delta Region to improve health outcomes and access to essential services.

Health
Nonprofits
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 foster 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
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based organizations to help partner nations develop their artificial intelligence capabilities, aligning with U.S. standards and fostering local expertise while countering authoritarian influences.

International Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research and extension projects aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural crops.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)
$4,930,996
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S. states and territories to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs, enhancing workforce development in key industries by increasing the number of apprentices and improving apprenticeship infrastructure.

Workforce Development
State governments
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NDEP STEM Open NFO
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative STEM education and workforce development initiatives aimed at enhancing national security by cultivating a skilled technical workforce, particularly for underrepresented groups and military-connected individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
FY 2026 English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator Program
$14,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deploy English language professionals worldwide, enhancing English instruction and promoting U.S. educational values and diplomacy.

Education
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research projects between institutions in eligible jurisdictions to strengthen STEM research infrastructure and promote workforce development.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Senegal)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to strengthen connections between the U.S. and its global alumni community while celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

International Development
Individuals
The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative
$5,100,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This initiative provides funding to organizations that help individuals with criminal records gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields like skilled trades and advanced manufacturing, ultimately supporting their reintegration into the workforce.

Workforce Development
State governments
Early Career Research Program (ECRP)
$2,750,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This program provides funding to exceptional early-career scientists at U.S. academic institutions and national laboratories to support innovative research in various energy-related scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
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
NIGMS Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate Research Training Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to develop research training initiatives for undergraduate students in biomedical fields, fostering diversity and preparing them for advanced degrees in biomedical research.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advanced Manufacturing
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2018

This funding opportunity supports researchers and practitioners in advanced manufacturing to develop innovative solutions that enhance the U.S. manufacturing sector and promote economic growth.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education