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Opened This Week158$593.4M
Closing This Week94$4.5B
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Private Grants

Grants from private foundations, corporations, and philanthropic organizations

RPB Physician-Scientist Award
$300,000
Research to Prevent Blindness
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports MDs and MD/PhDs in ophthalmology to conduct innovative research on myopia and other vision-related topics, promoting advancements in understanding and preventing eye diseases.

Health
Individuals
Catalyst Awards for Innovative Research Approaches for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
$300,000
American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, specifically targeting full-time faculty at U.S. higher education institutions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
RPB Walt and Lilly Disney Award for Amblyopia Research
$150,000
Research to Prevent Blindness
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to ophthalmic researchers in the U.S. to advance the understanding and treatment of amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye."

Health
Individuals
ASH Bridge Grant
$150,000
American Society of Hematology
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $150,000 to support researchers studying blood diseases who have recently applied for NIH grants, helping them bridge the gap in funding while they await results.

Health
Individuals
ASH Global Research Award
$100,000
American Society of Hematology
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This award provides funding to emerging hematology researchers outside the U.S. and Canada to support their independent projects and foster global collaboration in the field.

Health
Individuals
RPB International Research Collaborators Award
$75,000
Research to Prevent Blindness
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. researchers to collaborate internationally in order to advance treatments for blinding disorders, fostering knowledge exchange and strengthening partnerships in vision science.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hirshberg Seed Grant Program
$75,000
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides $75,000 in funding for researchers at U.S. academic institutions to advance innovative projects focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pancreatic cancer.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Damon Runyon-St. Jude Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship Award
$70,000
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship for early-career scientists dedicated to advancing research in pediatric cancer, enabling them to conduct impactful studies in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Health
Individuals
Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK)
$61,000
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides funding and mentorship for recent college graduates and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds to gain research experience in biomedical science by working in established labs.

Health
Individuals
Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions
$25,000
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides funding to undergraduate chemistry departments in the U.S. to host distinguished researchers for lectures and support summer research fellowships for students.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CFSI Capacity Building Grant Program
$25,000
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Clark and Floyd counties, Indiana, to strengthen their operational capacity and improve long-term sustainability and effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Public Art Grants 2026
$20,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public schools in southwestern Minnesota for large-scale public art projects that foster community engagement and sustainable arts access.

Arts
Nonprofits
Imagine Nonviolence in New York
$15,000
Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in western and central New York that are working to reduce firearm violence through education and intervention, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as pregnant individuals, young children, and older adults.

Health
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Humanities Major Grants
$10,000
Wisconsin Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations in creating innovative public humanities projects that promote civic engagement, empathy, and community connection.

Arts
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity-Building Grants
$10,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to strengthen their operational capacity in areas like food and housing support, job training, and mental health services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development and Workforce Grants
$10,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to develop innovative projects that enhance workforce housing and attract and retain workers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Equipment and Facilities Improvement Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Southwest Minnesota for equipment purchases and facility improvements that enhance community arts initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Art Project Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government units in southwest Minnesota to support community arts projects such as performances, exhibitions, and festivals.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025-2026 TB Elimination Alliance Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
TB Elimination Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in raising awareness and improving education and treatment for tuberculosis among high-risk populations.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 COHORT
$10,000
California Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant supports collaborative partnerships among cultural nonprofits, local businesses, and government entities in California to establish and promote new cultural districts that celebrate and preserve local cultural assets.

Arts
Nonprofits

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