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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Business and Commerce

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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
Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Fund
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Oklahoma-based educational institutions, state agencies, and trade groups to advance the state's grape and wine industries through research, education, product development, and marketing initiatives.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
2024 Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept (EPoC) Cycle 1
$75,000
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

EPoC – Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept o Supports proof of concept research towards establishing a new Delaware-based business by the end of the grant period. o Up to $75,000 for 1 year . Proposal must be submitted as a single electronic PDF document at the link provided on the CAT website https://cat.dbi.udel.edu. Please note that submission and award processes have changed.Proposal must be submitted as a single electronic PDF document at the link provided on the CAT website https://cat.dbi.udel.edu. Please note that submission and award processes have changed.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Future of Work - Trustee Grants
$200,000
The Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting in-depth studies on job quality and labor market changes in the U.S., particularly in relation to technology and economic shifts.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) Cycle 2
$150,000
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative bioscience research projects between Delaware academic institutions and businesses, aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth in the state.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 1, 2026

This program provides funding to accredited colleges and universities to develop and implement effective entrepreneurship education that helps students start and grow their own businesses.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Philanthropy Northwest’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grant
$350,000
Philanthropy Northwest
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations in the Pacific Northwest working to address environmental justice and public health challenges in historically underinvested communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Oit-Step-2024-01
$900,000
SBA (Small Business Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2024

Date Added

Apr 23, 2024

Under 15 U.S.C. 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) (as defined in Section 8.1.5). The objective of STEP is to increase (1) the number of U.S. small businesses that export, (2) the dollar value of exports, and (3) the number of U.S. small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities (as defined in 8.1.15).

Business and Commerce
State governments
Agriculture Infrastructure Grant -Utility Improvement
$350,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

Administered by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, this grant focuses on utility improvements necessary for the support of value-added agriculture businesses. It offers financial assistance for water and wastewater line improvements, as well as electrical and gas supply enhancements to accommodate the unique needs of agriculture businesses aiming for development or expansion. Grants are available up to $350,000 or 80% of the utility project cost, with a commitment to supporting projects that bolster the infrastructure required for sustainable agriculture growth and efficiency. Rolling application. Deadline is 04/01/2025 unless funds are depleted earlier

Agriculture
Small businesses
FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program
$700,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to facilitate mentorship and training for international music industry professionals, enhancing their collaboration with American counterparts and promoting cultural exchange.

Arts
Nonprofits
APEX Accelerator-Open Announcement for Idaho
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in Idaho to help businesses, particularly small and disadvantaged ones, navigate and succeed in government contracting with the Department of Defense and other agencies.

Business and Commerce
State governments
FY 2026 American Film Showcase
$1,540,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to promote American film and media through international cultural exchanges and professional development programs.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sea Grant Programs Only - FY2025 Establishing and Supporting Partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in Aquaculture: Regional Collaboratives
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborations between Sea Grant programs and Minority Serving Institutions to enhance aquaculture research, education, and community engagement across four U.S. regions.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Washington State Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2025

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports industry-led partnerships in Washington State to develop innovation clusters that promote economic growth while addressing climate sustainability and public health.

Community Development
Private institutions of higher education
Re-X Before Recycling Prize Phase 3
$150,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This grant provides funding and technical support to innovators and organizations developing sustainable solutions for reusing and repurposing end-of-life products, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.

Environment
Nonprofits
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Summit Dominican Republic
$90,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Dominican alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to organize summits that foster collaboration and innovation among entrepreneurs and leaders in the Americas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
2024 Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) Cycle 1
$150,000
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

ARC supports bioscience research projects that involve collaboration between Delaware academic institutions and business partners. It is designed to enhance applied research collaborations, and single PI proposals may request up to $100,000; multi-PI proposals may request up to $150,000 for one year. The program requires matching funds from the collaborating industry partner. Grant renewed every year.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
$5,000,000
U.S. Small Business Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver hands-on training and technical assistance to small manufacturing businesses in the U.S. to enhance their productivity and competitiveness.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education