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AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
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 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Kuwaiti non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals to create projects that strengthen cultural and educational ties between the United States and Kuwait.

Arts
Individuals
C3F Community Priorities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation invites applications to its Community Priorities Grant cycle to enhance quality of life for residents of Charlevoix County, Michigan. The cycle offers eligible nonprofit partners and public entities an opportunity to seek support for projects and programs addressing local needs, and donor advisors may also recommend grants through the cycle. Proposals are evaluated for organizational impact and relevance, leadership and capacity, financial solvency, the extent to which funds strengthen the organization or the community served, the comprehensiveness of planning and proposed activities, and the expected duration of impact. The program is intended to reach a variety of needs in the county. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, units of government, and educational institutions from preschool through college that serve Charlevoix County residents and do not discriminate in hiring or service provision. Grant size and duration are not stated in the description. Applications are due May 1, 2024 through the foundation’s process. Applicants should consult the Community Foundation for official details and submission instructions.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Geothermal Geophone Prize
$350,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This competition provides funding and support for teams developing innovative high-temperature seismic sensors to improve geothermal energy monitoring and enhance the understanding of subsurface conditions.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Rural Cooperative Development Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to establish centers that support the development and growth of cooperatives in rural areas, enhancing economic conditions and job creation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bioscience Innovation Fund
$500,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to bioscience start-ups, early-stage businesses, and academic institutions in Connecticut to help accelerate the commercialization of innovative bioscience breakthroughs.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Rwanda)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement collaborative projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Rwanda in areas like education, health, technology, and commerce.

International Development
Individuals
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits
$115,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities to organize training programs that promote U.S. distilled spirits exports by educating Uzbek importers and marketers.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Young Pacific Leaders Conference and Regional Workshops
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to New Zealand)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth-led conferences and workshops across the Pacific region, aimed at empowering emerging leaders aged 25 to 40 to collaboratively tackle critical regional challenges in areas such as security, food supply, digital media, and public health.

International Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Mission to Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Annual Program Statement (APS)
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Libya)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that strengthen U.S.-Libya relations through initiatives in economic development, cultural exchange, and community engagement, particularly those involving alumni of U.S. government programs.

International Development
State governments
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program
$6,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S. nonprofit organizations to create and manage academic programs for undergraduate students and recent graduates from ASEAN countries, fostering educational and cultural ties between Southeast Asia and the United States.

Education
Nonprofits
Research and Education Grants
$250,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2024

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Research and Education (R&E) Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity offering $100,000 to $500,000 for up to 3 years to researchers, educators, and organizations exploring sustainable agriculture, with the aim of improving economic viability, environmental quality, and quality of life in the North Central Region's agricultural sector.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program - Equipment-Only Track
$100,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This track of the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program provides approximately $1 million for grants aimed at purchasing equipment necessary for the middle of the food supply chain activities in Vermont. The grants range from $30,000 to $100,000 with no match requirement. Applications for this track are set to open in late August 2024 and close in early October 2024, with grant activities beginning in early 2025.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
2025 Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity Grant Program
$500,000
Missouri Technology Corporation
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Missouri that support entrepreneurs in developing high-tech companies and creating sustainable jobs through innovation and commercialization of new technologies.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mozambique)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and cultural groups to implement programs in Mozambique that promote education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange while fostering U.S.-Mozambique shared values.

Education
Individuals
MLK Holiday BR Grant
$10,000
Mayor’s Office of Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

The Mayor’s Office of Community Development is offering grants of up to $10,000 for MLK Day of Service Community Projects. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The program's core objective is to promote community service, advance social justice, and address essential community needs, reflecting a commitment to the principles Dr. King championed. The target beneficiaries for these grants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and businesses located in Louisiana. Projects must be situated in low to moderate-income areas, as defined by Housing Urban Development (HUD), ensuring that the grants directly benefit communities with the greatest needs. The overarching impact goal is to foster positive change and equitable development within these communities. The program prioritizes projects that embody Dr. King’s legacy, focusing on activities that promote community engagement and social justice. This includes initiatives that address critical community needs, indicating a preference for projects with tangible and immediate benefits for residents. The selection criteria emphasize the applicant's good standing with the City of Baton Rouge and the Secretary of State, ensuring accountability and effective project implementation. Expected outcomes include an increase in community service activities, enhanced social justice initiatives, and a measurable improvement in essential community needs within the targeted low to moderate-income areas. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the "up to $10,000" grant size, the focus on addressing "essential community needs" suggests that successful projects will demonstrate clear, positive impacts on their communities. The foundation's strategic priority is to invest in community-led solutions that align with a theory of change centered on empowering local organizations to drive social progress and honor Dr. King's enduring message.

Community Development
Nonprofits
U.S. India Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to India)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to foster collaboration and innovation in sports technology between the United States and India, aiming to enhance engagement with U.S. sports analytics and medicine among Indian stakeholders.

International Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bulgaria)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Bulgaria, aimed at strengthening ties between alumni and the U.S. government while promoting American values and innovation.

International Development
Individuals
Climate Program Office FY2025 Modeling, Analysis, Predictions, and Projections (MAPP) Program: Early Career Award for Exceptional Research in Earth System Model Development and Application
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2024

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers focused on developing and applying Earth system models to address urgent climate challenges and promote diversity and inclusion in climate science.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PAS Freetown Small Grants Program
$10,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

Community Development
Individuals