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Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP) Grant Program
$1,500,000
US Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to fire departments and nonprofit organizations for fire prevention initiatives and firefighter health and safety research projects across the United States.

Safety
County governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. 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
Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
$324,000,000
US Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to fire departments and organizations to hire firefighters and improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ensuring better emergency response and safety standards.

Workforce Development
County governments
Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
$14,042,621
US Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, port authorities, and private operators in developing marine transportation projects that provide efficient alternatives to congested land-based systems.

Transportation
State governments
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
US Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,000,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research consortia focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases through collaborative, patient-centered clinical studies involving multiple institutions and patient advocacy groups.

Health
State governments
Blueprint MedTech Translator (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations to develop and test innovative medical devices that address significant health challenges, ultimately improving patient care and access to new technologies.

Education
State governments
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
Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program
$75,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Kyrgyz nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in fostering entrepreneurship and strengthening commercial ties with U.S. businesses to promote economic development in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program
$50,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals from the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic to enhance STEM education and resources in Kyrgyzstan, addressing barriers to innovation and economic growth.

Education
Individuals
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

Oct 31, 2025

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
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges, nonprofits, and Indigenous communities to develop research incubators that enhance STEM education and workforce development in underfunded regions.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance workforce development by offering hands-on learning opportunities in emerging technology fields for individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO PDS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Burkina Faso, targeting not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in community development and exchange programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career faculty at underfunded institutions in the mathematical and physical sciences to help them establish research programs and mentor students from underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers developing intelligent systems that improve human interaction and collaboration in dynamic environments, focusing on safety and well-being in areas like elder care and disaster response.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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
EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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
2025 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
Computer Science for All
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational institutions and organizations to improve computer science and computational thinking education for all students in PreK-12 schools across the U.S., with a focus on underrepresented populations.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits