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Major Research Instrumentation Program
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in the U.S. to acquire or develop advanced scientific instruments that enhance research capabilities across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
21st Century Museum Professionals Program
$500,000
Institute of MU.S.eum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals in the museum sector to enhance their professional skills and improve museum services.

Education
Nonprofits
Opportunities for Additional Support for Commercial Direct Air Capture (DAC) Demonstration Facilities
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2024

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist developers of direct air capture technologies in securing investment and operational support to scale up their projects and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

Energy
Unrestricted
NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program
$3,180,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to graduate institutions in certain U.S. jurisdictions to help recruit and fund talented STEM students who received Honorable Mentions from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Circularity for Secure and Sustainable Products and Materials: A Draft Strategic Framework Request for Information
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2024

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This initiative seeks input from various stakeholders, including businesses, researchers, and government entities, to enhance the recycling and reuse of products and materials, ultimately promoting environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

Energy
Unrestricted
EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
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
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs (PWEAA)
$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 local governments, economic development districts, and nonprofit organizations for infrastructure and economic development projects that create jobs and promote long-term economic growth in distressed communities.

Workforce Development
State governments
Weatherization Assistance Program Enhancement and Innovation
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP))
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2024

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to improve energy efficiency in low-income homes and develop a skilled workforce in the clean energy sector.

Energy
Nonprofits
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Technology Transitions, and Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations - Inflation Reduction Act Technology Commercialization Fund: National Laboratory Call for Proposals - Collaborative Alignment for Critical Technology Industries
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Technology Transitions, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for national laboratories to collaborate with industry stakeholders in the chemicals, concrete, and metals sectors to develop and implement strategies that accelerate the commercialization of technologies aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions.

Energy
Unrestricted
Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
$3,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2024

This program provides funding to support and improve STEM education and research at Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, fostering innovation and workforce development in Indigenous communities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cyber-Physical Systems
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of innovative research projects in computing and information science, aimed at advancing technology and promoting equitable access to computing education across various organizations and individuals nationwide.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Spring Energy I-Corps Lab Call
$100,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Technology Transitions (OTT))
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2024

Date Added

Sep 10, 2024

The FY25 Spring Energy I-Corps Lab Call grant is designed to provide funding for projects at DOE National Laboratories, plants, and sites that aim to train researchers in commercialization skills and assess the market potential of their technologies, with a focus on different stages of commercialization.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Community Power Accelerator Prize - Round 3
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO))
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2024

Date Added

Sep 10, 2024

This initiative provides $10 million in funding to support solar developers in creating community-focused solar projects that benefit underserved populations through economic and environmental improvements.

Energy
Nonprofits
Energy Storage Pilot Demonstrations
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 6, 2024

This grant provides funding for technology demonstrations of non-lithium long-duration energy storage solutions, targeting state energy offices, Indian Tribes, educational institutions, electric utilities, and private energy storage companies to advance these technologies towards commercial viability.

Energy
State governments
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2024

This funding initiative provides support for innovative research that connects fundamental plasma science with practical applications in technology and society, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented communities and institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
$19,999,999
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, non-profits, and research consortia to develop or enhance critical research infrastructure projects that advance science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education