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Explore 211 grant opportunities

Mine Health And Safety State Grants
$800,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Mine Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state, tribal, and territorial governments to improve mining safety and health conditions through training and education initiatives.

Safety
State governments
Creating Opportunities through Market Development in Sports and Digital Skills
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S. and Kazakhstan to strengthen ties through sports and digital skills development, particularly for young professionals outside major cities.

Community Development
Individuals
MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant
$30,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Missile Defense Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to educational organizations and nonprofits that run robotics competitions, helping them purchase essential sensors and software to engage K-12 and college students in STEM activities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
Catalyst Program Grant
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
NIEHS Worker Training Programs HAZMAT Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to deliver essential health and safety training to workers at Department of Energy nuclear weapons facilities who may be exposed to hazardous materials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Employment
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. higher education institutions to train researchers focused on improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education โ€“ Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Technical Assistance Grant
$100,000
National Credit Union Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to low-income-designated credit unions to enhance their services and foster economic growth in underserved communities.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
VA Community Engagement Award
$10,000
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations that create innovative outreach programs to help underserved Veterans and their families access essential services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Forest Economy Program
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Funding Allotments and Operating Guidance for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) Grants
$73,713,119
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding provides states with resources to improve employment outcomes for individuals receiving unemployment benefits by enhancing reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Learning Collaborative for HIV Oral Health and Primary Care Integration
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving oral health services for low-income individuals living with HIV by promoting the integration of dental care and primary HIV care through a collaborative learning approach.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energyโ€™s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state entities, universities, and colleges to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and improve workforce skills.

Energy
State governments
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Bioenergy Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition invites teams of students from U.S. educational institutions to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for producing and processing algal biofuels and bioproducts, with a total of $250,000 in prizes available.

Energy
Individuals
DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and water/wastewater treatment facilities to implement energy efficiency improvements and reduce emissions, while also creating job opportunities in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program
$155,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports colleges and universities in developing programs that prepare students for careers in maternal and child health, particularly focusing on increasing diversity and serving underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education