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Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents
$525,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing or expanding programs that help reduce reoffending among female juvenile delinquents by addressing their unique needs through direct intervention services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Optimizing Treatment Strategies for Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research to develop and test effective non-stimulant treatment strategies for adults with ADHD, aiming to improve mental health outcomes in diverse and under-resourced communities.

Health
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

Jan 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
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Safe and Supportive Schools: Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local education agencies to train and employ school psychologists in high-need areas, addressing the mental health crisis among students.

Education
State governments
Residential (Long Term Foster Care) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ORR)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 17, 2025

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed organizations that offer long-term foster care and related services for unaccompanied minors without legal immigration status in the U.S.

Youth
State governments
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
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
Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities
$200,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government and nonprofit organizations for developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans in juvenile justice residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of youth and staff during emergencies.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense
$400,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations and governments to improve legal representation for indigent youth in the juvenile justice system, ensuring they receive quality defense services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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
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
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Safe and Supportive Schools: School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program
$1,750,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local educational agencies to increase the number of qualified school psychologists in high-need districts, ensuring better mental health support for students facing significant challenges.

Education
State governments
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to higher education institutions to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Education
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 funding opportunity supports a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving STEM education and workforce development for students, educators, and institutions across various sectors, including academia and nonprofits.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use
$1,980,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer mentoring services to children and youth affected by opioid and other substance use, helping them and their families through structured programs and supportive services.

Youth
State governments
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force National Training Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver specialized training and resources to law enforcement and affiliated agencies focused on investigating and preventing technology-facilitated crimes against children.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OJJDP FY25 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for developing and implementing community-based substance use prevention programs targeting youth in schools and extracurricular settings.

Youth
Nonprofits
Translation and Diffusion (TD)
$7,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and organizations to translate and apply STEM education research in PreK–12 classrooms, enhancing teaching practices and student learning.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
National Center on Child Maltreatment Fatality Data Practices and Reporting
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including state and local governments and nonprofits, to improve the collection and reporting of data on child maltreatment fatalities, ultimately aiming to enhance child welfare systems and prevent future tragedies.

Information and Statistics
State governments
BJA FY25 Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to schools and local governments to implement strategies and training aimed at preventing violence in K–12 educational settings.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Independent school districts