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Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement
$100,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

International Development
Individuals
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
$16,826,696
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support for U.S. undergraduate students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad, promoting international understanding and educational opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for a Full Proposal Application
$50,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Angola)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote U.S.-Angola and U.S.-SΓ£o TomΓ© and PrΓ­ncipe relations through education, cultural exchange, and professional development initiatives.

International Development
Nonprofits
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
Mission Mozambique American Spaces Programming
$54,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mozambique)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $54,000 to organizations that will create and manage educational programs promoting American English, business practices, and technology skills for youth and professionals in Mozambique.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program CFDA Number 84.370A
$17,500,000
US Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations to offer scholarships for low-income families in Washington, DC, enabling their children to attend private schools and improve educational opportunities.

Education
Nonprofits
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
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
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
DRL Strengthening Governance by Improving Legislative Drafting and Bolstering Youth Civic Engagement in Pakistan
$1,500,000
US Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2025

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower young people in Pakistan to engage with governance and improve legislative drafting skills, promoting democratic principles and human rights.

International Development
Nonprofits
Quit & Thrive Challenge
$100,000
U.S. Office of Disease Prevention (ODP)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This initiative provides funding to U.S.-based community organizations and agencies to develop and implement effective solutions that reduce menthol cigarette use among high-risk populations, including youth, LGBTQ+ communities, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Health
County governments
Digital Well-Being Challenge for Students & Educators
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This initiative invites school teams, including students and educators, to develop and implement innovative solutions that promote digital citizenship and well-being in their communities.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
FY 2025 Youth Ambassadors Europe (YA-EUR) Program
$720,000
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2025

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in creating exchange programs for Russian youth, promoting leadership, civic engagement, and environmental sustainability through immersive experiences in the United States.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Trees Across Georgia Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
$150,000
Georgia Forestry Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 2, 2024

This program provides funding to support tree planting and urban forestry projects in disadvantaged communities across Georgia, promoting long-term environmental benefits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Office of Sudan Affairs, PDS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Sudan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and educational organizations working to promote U.S. values and cooperation with Sudanese communities through initiatives in areas like women's leadership, peace promotion, and civic engagement.

International Development
Nonprofits
Advancing Food and Childcare Systems in Rural Georgia: Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program
$2,000,000
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2024

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to support rural communities in Georgia by improving access to childcare and enhancing local food production systems to promote economic development and health.

Youth
Native American tribal organizations
U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bulgaria)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Bulgaria and beyond to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Bulgarian ties through public diplomacy initiatives in areas like education, culture, and technology.

Arts
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Grants to Support Arts Projects for Military-Connected Individuals
$50,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based arts programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families through creative engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits