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Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
$49,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2029

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. colleges and universities to conduct research on directed energy technologies and optical systems that align with Department of Defense missions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cochran Fellowship Program FY2026
$150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides U.S. colleges and universities with resources to create specialized training programs for international agricultural professionals, enhancing their skills and knowledge in areas like trade, policy, and food safety.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Israel)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals for projects that strengthen U.S.-Israel relations and promote American values in various sectors, including economic, cultural, and security initiatives.

International Development
Nonprofits
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
DoD Multiple Sclerosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at understanding and addressing multiple sclerosis, targeting both established and early-career investigators from various organizations.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Program Grant
$5,000
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This grant provides financial support for projects that engage youth in agricultural education and leadership development, focusing on responsible livestock care, food safety, and ethical practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities to conduct basic research that enhances scientific knowledge and promotes student engagement in STEM fields relevant to national defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
The Hearst Foundations Social Service Grant
$250,000
The Hearst Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations focused on addressing social and economic challenges through effective programs that promote economic independence and strengthen families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
DoW Vision, Mentored Clinical Research Award
$75,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports military and civilian clinicians in training to conduct patient-oriented research on vision injuries and visual dysfunction related to military service, under the mentorship of established researchers.

Health
Nonprofits
Jackson EMC Foundation Grant
$20,000
Jackson EMC Foundation (Jackson EMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in specific Georgia counties to address social, health, and economic needs within the community.

Community Development
Individuals
Campus Food and Hygiene Insecurity Grant
$10,000
General Board of Global Ministries and General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to United Methodist-related colleges and universities with fewer than 1,500 students to help alleviate food and hygiene insecurity among their students.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
Research Equipment Program
Contact for amount
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides essential scientific equipment to Latin American researchers and students focused on conservation research in grassland ecosystems.

Environment
Individuals
Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and non-profit organizations to improve cybersecurity in scientific research and infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
MSHF Healthy Impact Grants
$25,000
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska, to implement projects that improve health and wellness for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits
English Language Fellows Program
$480,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Egypt)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to place American English Language Fellows in Egypt, enhancing local English language education through teacher training and curriculum development.

Education
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grant Program
$1,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to North Dakota artists, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions for professional development activities that enhance their skills and knowledge in the arts.

Arts
Individuals
Manufacturing PA Innovation Program
$70,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based higher education institutions and their students to collaborate with local manufacturing companies on innovative research projects that drive economic growth and job creation in the manufacturing sector.

International Development
Private institutions of higher education
CSX Community Service Grant
$5,000
CSX Charitable Investments
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and educational entities that create positive community impacts within the CSX transportation network.

Community Development
Nonprofits