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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kuwait)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to Kuwait-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals for projects that strengthen U.S.-Kuwait relations and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in areas such as security, economic prosperity, and cultural engagement.

International Development
Nonprofits
Arts Respond Cultural District Project Grant
$250,000
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 11, 2024

This grant provides financial support to designated Cultural Districts in Texas for arts projects that boost local economies, attract tourism, and enhance community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Secure Innovation: Advancing Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Resilience in Argentina
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Argentina)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance Argentina's capabilities in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, fostering collaboration with U.S. entities and promoting secure digital practices among local entrepreneurs and innovation hubs.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters to help them recover and build resilience through various projects, including infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
U.S.-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative: Economic, Technology, and Security Cooperation (Freedom 250 Commemorative)
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Qatar)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Qatar to implement projects that enhance U.S.-Qatar cooperation in economic development, technology innovation, and security collaboration.

International Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Exchange
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S. organizations to facilitate international exchanges that connect American technology leaders with foreign STEM professionals, focusing on critical emerging technologies to enhance collaboration and promote U.S. standards globally.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
AEIF: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs for projects that promote U.S.-Republic of the Congo relations, celebrate innovation, and enhance community engagement.

International Development
Individuals
Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Grant
$12,000
American Floral Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that address critical challenges in the U.S. floral industry, benefiting growers, distributors, and retailers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Belgium)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for diverse organizations to create projects that celebrate American history and innovation while strengthening transatlantic ties with the European Union, focusing on key sectors like trade and technology.

International Development
Nonprofits
Advancing NATOs Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity
$50,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Belgium)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for initiatives that enhance NATO's collective defense and industrial cooperation, fostering transatlantic security and collaboration among policymakers and defense experts.

International Development
Nonprofits
2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals
$10,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to implement educational, cultural, and entrepreneurial initiatives that strengthen ties between the United States and the Republic of the Congo, while promoting shared values and addressing issues like trafficking and illegal immigration.

International Development
Nonprofits
Strategic commercial engagement for U.S.AU Trade and Investment
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ethiopia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other eligible entities to develop projects that strengthen economic ties and promote trade and investment between the United States and African Union member states.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund
$250,000
Reinvestment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and organizations working to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communities, while also creating jobs and revitalizing local economies.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
$4,800,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides support for a U.S.-based organization to facilitate a cultural and academic exchange program for approximately 160 international undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to study in the United States and gain skills in high-priority fields.

International Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Iraq)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster cultural, educational, and economic ties between the United States and Iraq, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in initiatives that promote American values and collaboration.

International Development
Nonprofits
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that promote economic development and resilience in communities facing economic challenges.

Community Development
State governments