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Grant opportunities from US federal government agencies including NSF, NIH, DOE, and more

USAID/CARPE Promoting Alternative Technologies and Fuels to Reduce the Use of Charcoal for Cooking in the Democratic Republic of Congo
$20,000,000
Agency for International Development (Agency for International Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to reduce charcoal use for cooking in urban areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by promoting alternative fuels and technologies, improving charcoal production methods, and enhancing sustainable livelihoods.

Energy
Unrestricted
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energyโ€™s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state entities, universities, and colleges to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and improve workforce skills.

Energy
State governments
Climate Resilience Centers
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-R1 Minority Serving Institutions and Emerging Research Institutions to conduct climate resilience research that addresses the impacts of climate change in vulnerable communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Digital Humanities Advancement Grants
$350,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 22, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in developing innovative digital tools and research methods that enhance humanities scholarship and public engagement.

Humanities
State governments
Genomics - Enabled Understanding and Advancing Knowledge on Plant Gene Function(s)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to conduct innovative research on plant gene functions that can improve bioenergy crops and contribute to a sustainable U.S. bioeconomy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NEA Research Labs, FY 2026
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Arts)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for research teams to study the impact of the arts on individuals and communities, fostering collaboration between researchers and arts practitioners to enhance arts practices and policies.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sources for Ultraviolet Nuclear Spectroscopy of Thorium (SUNSPOT)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the development of highly coherent sources of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation for clock-grade spectroscopy of the recently discovered thorium (229m-Th) nuclear isomeric transition. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
NEA Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2026
$100,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Arts)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that investigate the impact and value of the arts in American life, targeting nonprofit organizations, state or local governments, and federally recognized tribes.

Arts
State governments
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
$15,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized organizations, such as libraries and museums, to help them preserve and manage their humanities collections effectively.

Humanities
State governments
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
$420,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cultural institutions like museums and libraries to implement environmentally sustainable strategies for preserving their collections and improving storage conditions.

Humanities
State governments
Administration of U.S. Embassy Grants Fund
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Argentina)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 7, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to registered not-for-profit organizations in Argentina to manage sub-grants that promote economic growth, media literacy, and good governance while incorporating U.S. partnerships.

International Development
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Systems and People
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative solutions that improve the design, efficiency, and resilience of interconnected infrastructure systems, particularly in response to extreme conditions and disasters.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Bat Surveys for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado
$192,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations in the Colorado Plateau or Desert Southwest regions to conduct bat surveys and conservation efforts at Fort Carson and the Piรฑon Canyon Maneuver Site, focusing on protecting species like the tricolored bat from threats such as white-nose syndrome.

Science and Technology
Unrestricted
National Womenโ€™s Mental Health and Substance Use Technical Assistance Center
$2,500,000
Substance AbU.S.e and Mental Health Services Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare providers and organizations to improve mental health and substance use services for women, particularly those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health
Nonprofits
Media Projects
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in creating engaging media projects that promote public understanding of humanities topics through collaboration between scholars and media professionals.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Public Humanities Projects 2025
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in creating public exhibitions and programs that explore key themes of American history and culture, engaging diverse audiences through humanities scholarship.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Fire Management Technical Expertise for Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (AFWFB)
$1,111,500
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations with expertise in fire management to assist the Air Force in conducting prescribed burns, managing hazardous fuels, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws on military lands.

Science and Technology
Unrestricted
Systems Biology Research to Advance Bioenergy Crop Production
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to explore the molecular mechanisms that enhance the productivity and resilience of bioenergy crops, while also investigating the role of microbial communities in promoting plant health and sustainability.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
National Digital Newspaper Program
$325,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for the digitization and preservation of historically significant American newspapers, ensuring free public access to these vital resources.

Humanities
State governments
US Embassy Abidjan Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to accredited universities in Cรดte dโ€™Ivoire and the United States to develop collaborative academic projects, including research, exchanges, and curriculum development, with a focus on sustainability and cultural exchange.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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