Grants for Small Businesses

This grant provides up to $10,000 in professional services to organizations focused on creating positive social or environmental change, helping them enhance their branding, marketing, and technology efforts.

This grant provides funding to Virginia-based organizations for marketing commemorative events and programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on themes of history, freedom, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage postdoctoral researchers in biomedical and clinical fields, providing financial resources for innovative research projects and career development to help them become independent investigators.

This funding opportunity supports a collaborative research initiative aimed at improving cardiovascular health outcomes through innovative surgical techniques and technologies, inviting participation from a diverse range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving oral health services for low-income individuals living with HIV by promoting the integration of dental care and primary HIV care through a collaborative learning approach.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage physician-scientists transitioning from mentored research programs to independent research careers, specifically targeting those who have completed a residency-based research initiative.

This funding opportunity provides early-career postdoctoral researchers with financial support and mentorship to develop their research skills and prepare for independent careers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

This funding opportunity supports institutions in training clinician-scientists to advance cancer research through structured mentorship and research programs.

This grant provides funding to Virginia-based tourism businesses and organizations for marketing initiatives that attract overnight visitors from outside the region.

This program provides financial support to established festivals and special events in Virginia to enhance tourism and attract visitors, requiring a partnership with local lodging and a commitment to marketing outside the region.

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in exploring groundbreaking aerospace concepts that could transform NASA's missions or create new ones through innovative technological advancements.

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based high-growth companies and startups for the development and commercialization of advanced technologies, fostering innovation and economic growth in the state.

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

This program provides funding to electric utilities and stakeholders in Pennsylvania to improve the resilience and reliability of the electric grid, particularly in vulnerable communities, through various infrastructure enhancements and workforce development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and evaluate innovative strategies aimed at preventing and addressing elder abuse and neglect among older adults and individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support educational programs that train researchers and health professionals in conducting clinical trials related to Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, fostering a skilled workforce in this critical area of healthcare.

This funding opportunity is designed to support a network of research sites that will develop and implement interventions to address health disparities affecting underserved and marginalized populations across the United States.