Grants for Small Businesses

This program provides matching funds to small businesses in Decatur, Georgia, to improve their digital marketing efforts and enhance their online presence.

This program provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses with federal SBIR or STTR grants, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their market presence.

The Ports for the Future Partnerships grant, managed by the Bureau of Counterterrorism under the U.S. Department of State, is a discretionary funding opportunity designed to support initiatives in the transportation sector, specifically targeting port infrastructure development. This program will coordinate with the Quad (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) to hold the first Quad Ports and Transportation Conference in Mumbai, India, in 2025. The grant's objective is to partner with organizations that have substantial experience and established networks in port infrastructure and management within the region. A primary focus will be on coordinating technical assistance and capacity-building efforts that meet the extensive infrastructure needs of regional ports, aligning with the strategic priorities of the Quad countries. The grant will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, enabling a close collaboration between the U.S. Department of State and the recipient to ensure the alignment of program activities with the initiative's strategic objectives. The total funding available for this award is $1,275,904, which also serves as both the maximum and minimum funding level for this grant, meaning only one award is anticipated. The program does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from the awardee, allowing for full coverage of approved project costs by the grant. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as U.S.-based and foreign nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. This broad eligibility requirement ensures that organizations with relevant expertise in port management, transportation, and infrastructure, regardless of their legal structure or location, can apply if they meet the program's criteria and objectives. Applicants interested in this opportunity must submit their applications by December 6, 2024. The application materials will likely need to include detailed descriptions of proposed activities, expertise in the sector, and strategies for aligning efforts with Quad priorities. While the full application requirements are not detailed here, interested applicants are encouraged to consult the full announcement on MyGrants for specific application guidelines. Evaluation criteria may involve the applicant's experience, access to networks in the region's ports sector, and their proposed approach to capacity-building and technical assistance coordination. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to contribute to the infrastructure goals of the Quad partnership and effectively engage with international partners to maximize the program's impact. For additional questions or difficulties accessing the application materials, applicants are advised to contact the grant officer at khanz@state.gov. This opportunity represents a chance to play a pivotal role in advancing infrastructure efforts in South and Central Asia in alignment with the shared security and economic goals of the Quad nations.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to support innovative research projects focused on developing resources and strategies for preventing firearm injuries, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities.

This grant provides funding to new midwifery training programs seeking accreditation to increase the number of healthcare providers in underserved areas, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients.

This funding opportunity supports research and development of new treatments to protect against the health effects of toxic chemical exposure, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that utilize existing datasets to advance understanding of substance use disorders, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofits.

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions in California to train registered nurses, particularly in underserved areas, with a focus on increasing diversity and addressing healthcare disparities.

This program provides financial assistance to rural small businesses and agricultural producers for renewable energy projects and energy efficiency improvements to help reduce energy costs and promote sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports institutions in developing training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers focused on advancing knowledge and skills in aging research, aiming to prepare a diverse group of scientists for careers in this critical field.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions in developing innovative quantum computing solutions to significantly improve computational chemistry and materials science for energy applications.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, local and tribal governments, and businesses for projects that promote renewable wood energy and innovative wood products, particularly in underserved communities and areas with high unemployment.

This program provides funding to small businesses and commercial property owners in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, for improving their storefronts and interiors to boost economic growth and community revitalization.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and eligible for-profit developers to create and maintain affordable housing for low- to moderate-income households in Charlottesville, Virginia.

This funding opportunity provides up to $500,000 for researchers to conduct innovative studies that inform tobacco product regulation and public health, with a focus on understanding tobacco use, its health effects, and addiction.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to utilize existing data to advance studies on substance use and addiction, encouraging innovative analysis without the need for new data collection.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

This program provides flexible funding to local governments to improve housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in their communities.

This funding opportunity supports the development of innovative tools and methodologies to study the human virome, inviting a diverse range of organizations to enhance our understanding of how viruses impact human health and disease.

This funding opportunity supports the development of advanced sensor technologies that measure behavior and synchronize it with neural activity, encouraging collaboration among researchers, engineers, and data scientists to enhance our understanding of brain function in real-world settings.