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OSERS-OSEP: State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for DeafBlind Children
$212,573
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to support state projects that improve educational services and outcomes for DeafBlind children by offering technical assistance and training to educators, service providers, and families.

Education
State governments
HIV Prevention and Alcohol (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing HIV incidence among populations affected by alcohol use, particularly focusing on innovative prevention strategies and interventions for high-risk groups.

Health
State governments
Beauty + Health: Youth Graphic Medicine Challenge
$3,500
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Disease Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant invites U.S. teens and young adults to create original comics that address the health risks associated with societal beauty standards and promote safer beauty practices, with cash prizes awarded for compelling storytelling.

Health
Individuals
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship
$4,467,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based organizations to facilitate professional exchange programs for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, focusing on key areas such as economic prosperity, energy, liberty, and security.

International 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
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
Leveraging Nursing Research to Advance Healthy School Environments for All
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting research to improve health and educational outcomes for youth by creating healthier school environments.

Health
State governments
Health Science Futures Mission Office Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative health research and development projects that aim to create groundbreaking technologies and solutions to improve human health, targeting a wide range of organizations including academic institutions and for-profit companies.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop strategies that prevent youth recruitment into drug cartels in Mexico, enhancing regional security and rule of law.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in utilizing existing datasets to advance the understanding of substance use behaviors and related health issues, particularly focusing on critical health disparities and innovative analytical approaches.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Support for a National Electronic Interstate Records Exchange System
$1,600,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to enhance a digital system that streamlines the placement of children across state lines for foster care and adoption, ensuring all U.S. jurisdictions are integrated by the 2027 deadline.

Information and Statistics
State governments
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 support programs that help individuals with criminal records gain skills and employment in high-demand industries, aiming to reduce recidivism and promote workforce integration.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
BJA FY25 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and Tribal governments for developing and expanding programs that help individuals transitioning from incarceration successfully reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Service Area Competition - Additional Area 1
$1,532,750
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering essential primary health care services to underserved communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Health
Nonprofits
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively as HVRP)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Veterans Employment and Training Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist veterans facing homelessness or transitioning from incarceration, helping them secure stable employment and access essential services.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Strengthen U.S.Kazakhstan Partnerships Through Alumni-Led Innovation
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to develop innovative projects that leverage digital technologies and AI to address economic and technological challenges in Kazakhstan, fostering community engagement and strengthening U.S.-Kazakhstan partnerships.

Workforce Development
Exclusive - see details
Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$6,250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2027

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects focused on improving health outcomes for women, children, pregnant and lactating women, and individuals with disabilities through multisite clinical trials and observational studies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OJJDP FY25 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors
$2,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides resources to nonprofit organizations that train and support prosecutors in effectively handling child abuse cases, ensuring justice for child victims.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits