Grants for Small Businesses

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 and career development to help them become independent investigators.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving access to oral health care for low-income individuals with HIV by facilitating education and training for dental providers in community settings.

This funding opportunity supports early-career physician-scientists transitioning from residency to independent research roles, focusing on critical areas of heart, lung, blood diseases, and sleep disorders.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support for small research projects that enhance the use and accessibility of large biomedical datasets, encouraging innovative analysis and integration to drive new discoveries in health research.

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 research on the harmful effects of chemical exposures on skin, aiming to improve treatments and national preparedness for chemical emergencies, and is open to a wide range of eligible organizations, including universities and nonprofits.

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 nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to support high-growth companies and foster innovation through technology commercialization and strategic partnerships.

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 various organizations and entities in California to promote innovation and sustainability in the forest products industry, supporting projects that enhance wood utilization and address workforce gaps.

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 in conducting clinical trials for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, targeting a diverse range of institutions and organizations.

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.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage research projects that develop behavioral interventions for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, encouraging diverse organizations to enhance dementia care and support.