Grants for Small Businesses

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations working to improve the readiness for clinical trials in rare diseases by developing biomarkers and understanding disease progression.

This grant provides $25,000 and mentorship to early-stage climate technology companies in Illinois, helping them develop innovative solutions that positively impact the environment.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research to identify and develop treatments for central nervous system complications in individuals living with HIV, inviting a diverse range of applicants including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

This funding opportunity supports a national resource for clinician-scientists dedicated to aging research, promoting collaboration, mentorship, and interdisciplinary projects to improve care for older adults.

This program provides financial support to Native-led arts and cultural organizations in the U.S. to strengthen their operations and promote Indigenous arts and culture.

This funding opportunity supports research on how genetic variations interact with each other and environmental factors to influence biological outcomes, inviting a wide range of institutions and organizations to collaborate on innovative studies.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based small businesses in developing and manufacturing therapeutic extracellular vesicles for regenerative medicine applications, focusing on tissue and organ repair.

This funding opportunity supports research centers that will develop predictive models to understand how genetic variations impact genome function, contributing to a collaborative network aimed at advancing human health through genomic research.

This funding opportunity is designed to establish a central hub for coordinating and sharing data and resources related to rare disease research, inviting a diverse range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and government entities, to apply for support in advancing innovative genetic research.

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of a center dedicated to validating AI-based clinical decision support tools that integrate imaging and health data, aimed at improving personalized healthcare for individuals with significant health conditions.

This funding opportunity supports small U.S.-based businesses in developing and scaling innovative therapies using extracellular vesicles for regenerative medicine applications, such as tissue and organ repair.

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

This program provides funding and resources to U.S.-based small businesses selling packaged products, helping them develop e-commerce skills and grow their online sales.

This program provides financial incentives to California manufacturers who use recycled tire materials in their products to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

This funding opportunity supports independent researchers in studying the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases related to military toxic exposures, benefiting Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for early-stage researchers to conduct small-scale studies that inform public health policies related to tobacco use and regulation.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to implement community-focused projects that promote sleep health and improve access to sleep disorder care, particularly in underserved populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic and research institutions for establishing interdisciplinary centers that advance research on the impact of environmental factors on human health and promote community engagement in public health initiatives.

This program provides financial assistance to small commercial and mixed-use property owners and tenants in Aurora, Illinois, for essential property improvements and renovations.