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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Business and Commerce

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Hinrich Foundation Call for Research Proposals
Contact for amount
Hinrich Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations exploring critical issues in global trade, such as trade governance, supply chain resilience, and environmental sustainability, to inform policy and promote shared prosperity.

International Development
Individuals
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
$180,000
U.S. Small Business Administration (Office of Investment and Innovation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that assist small businesses in enhancing their innovation and commercialization capabilities through federal research initiatives, particularly targeting underserved regions and populations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Freedom 250 Great American State Fair Initiative Abu Dhabi
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a three-day immersive American cultural experience in Abu Dhabi, showcasing American culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship while strengthening U.S.-UAE relations.

International Development
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
U.S. Embassy Suva Annual Program Statement for Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu
$20,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Fiji)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu to implement projects that strengthen cultural, educational, and economic ties with the United States.

International Development
Nonprofits
NSF AgTech Engine
$100,000
NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 19, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for agricultural technology projects that actively involve producers in North Dakota, aiming to address real-world farming challenges and enhance efficiency, resilience, and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Pax Silica Artificial Intelligence Assistance Project
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for U.S.-based organizations to develop a secure platform that enhances the traceability and security of artificial intelligence supply chains, starting in Panama and potentially expanding to other partner countries.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
HFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund
$250,000
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative
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
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
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

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

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Strengthening U.S. Market Mastery and Investment Ties (SUMMIT)
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Jordan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to help Jordanian entrepreneurs in high-impact sectors develop the skills and connections needed to successfully enter and invest in the U.S. market.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Pd Annual Program Statement
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bolivia )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that strengthen cultural, educational, and professional ties between the United States and Bolivia, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in initiatives that promote mutual understanding and cooperation.

International Development
Nonprofits
Arts Respond Project
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in Texas for projects that use artistic practices to address critical societal issues in areas such as education, health, and economic development.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs (SBIR/STTR): A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation.
$1,555,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based small businesses developing innovative scientific instruments and technologies to advance research and maintain leadership in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Fertilizer Investment Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)
$150,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for expanding or establishing domestic fertilizer production capacity, ensuring U.S. farmers have reliable access to essential agricultural inputs.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits