State Grants

The Indiana Alcohol Research Center (IARC) is inviting proposals for pilot projects focusing on alcohol use disorders (AUD). This program aims to support investigators in generating preliminary data that can lead to extramural funding, with special interest in studies on the behavioral, biological, and genetic mechanisms of alcohol preference, binge-level and high-intensity drinking, tolerance, and other AUD-related mechanisms. The program offers up to $50,000 per year for two years, funding up to two projects. Priority is given to early-career investigators or those new to alcohol research, and applicants should be affiliated with the Indiana University system. The application process includes a letter of intent due by August 1, 2024, and a full proposal submission by September 3, 2024. Grant renewed every year. Project during 2 years

This program provides funding to local workforce organizations in Illinois to enhance job quality and training in key industries like healthcare and manufacturing, ultimately benefiting workers and employers alike.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has launched the Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program, aimed at supporting the pre-development and development of community solar projects. With an allocation of $8.5 million, the program offers grants ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000 to facilitate community ownership and energy sovereignty in Illinois, particularly in equity investment eligible communities. These include areas affected by economic exclusion and pollution, as identified in the Restore Reinvest Renew (R3) Areas and Environmental Justice Communities. The program emphasizes community benefits, local wealth building, and addresses capital barriers in disadvantaged populations. Activities eligible for funding include early stage planning, team organization, site identification, financing, and customer outreach, with a focus on creating sustainable community solar cooperatives.

This funding opportunity supports emerging nonprofit arts organizations in Idaho that provide public arts programming and seek to enhance community engagement and access to the arts.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government units in Idaho to create arts education projects that enhance K-12 learning experiences through effective educational strategies and artistic engagement.

This grant provides financial assistance to Florida-based manufacturers and service providers looking to expand their export sales by facilitating meetings with qualified international buyers and agents.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects among faculty at Indiana University School of Medicine to develop innovative ideas and generate data for larger grant applications.

This program provides financial assistance to small and medium-sized Florida companies to help them participate in international trade shows and expand their export sales.

The Florida Online Global-Website Localization Grant aims to help exporters expand their overseas presence through website localization services. The program, in partnership with IBT Online and SelectFlorida, offers various options for website globalization, including predefined and customized websites, website redesign, and e-commerce development, all optimized for target markets. Grants cover partial costs of localization services, with SelectFlorida covering up to $8,000 and the grantee responsible for $4,000 or the balance for customized services. Eligible entities must meet specific qualifications including being Florida-based, meeting minimum sales and employment criteria, and operating in approved sectors.

This grant provides local health departments in Indiana with resources to distribute naloxone kits for reversing opioid overdoses and to train community members on their use.

The Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant aims to support Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses in developing and commercializing new technologies that will be created or manufactured in the state. The grant addresses the market's underinvestment in early-stage technologies by offering financial support of up to $250,000, with the possibility of exceeding this amount for projects impacting multiple advanced industries. Eligible businesses must be involved in creating disruptive technology, be registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, have a significant presence in Colorado, provide a 2-to-1 non-State funding match, and have limited prior financial support and revenues. Preference is given to applicants with ties to Colorado research institutions, entrepreneurship programs, and those recognized by investment groups for their commercial potential. Applications are accepted biannually Grant renewed every year. Grant Summer Annual deadline: July to September

This funding opportunity supports hospitals, first responder agencies, and other organizations in Indiana to improve trauma care systems, enhance quality of care, and promote injury prevention initiatives.

The Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant aims to support Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses in developing and commercializing new technologies that will be created or manufactured in the state. The grant addresses the market's underinvestment in early-stage technologies by offering financial support of up to $250,000, with the possibility of exceeding this amount for projects impacting multiple advanced industries. Eligible businesses must be involved in creating disruptive technology, be registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, have a significant presence in Colorado, provide a 2-to-1 non-State funding match, and have limited prior financial support and revenues. Preference is given to applicants with ties to Colorado research institutions, entrepreneurship programs, and those recognized by investment groups for their commercial potential. Applications are accepted biannually. Grant renewed every year. Grant Winter Annual deadline: January to March

This funding opportunity supports established arts organizations in Idaho that engage the community through public arts programs, promote education, and maintain high standards of artistic excellence.

This funding opportunity helps Florida-based manufacturers and service providers create tailored Export Marketing Plans to identify and pursue international growth strategies.

The Research Enhancement Grant (REG) is a program designed to boost research productivity at Indiana University School of Medicine’s statewide Centers for Medical Education, excluding the IUPUI campus. It targets faculty with Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor or Scientist titles, providing up to $50,000 for one-year projects. This initiative encourages scholarly and creative research activities, aiming to equip investigators for successful extramural research support acquisition. The program, funded by the School of Medicine with matching funds from regional campuses, anticipates awarding 2 grants each fiscal year.

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and agencies for the construction and improvement of flood control systems to protect communities from flooding.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for environmental assessments and cleanup efforts at former industrial sites, promoting the revitalization of contaminated land for productive use.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible applicants for projects aimed at establishing baseline water quality data on private water supplies across the state.

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Arkansas to support projects that enhance military installations and promote economic growth in surrounding communities.