Grants for Small businesses - Education

This funding opportunity supports research on non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to better understand and treat substance use disorders by exploring their effects on cognitive and neurobiological processes in humans.

This grant provides funding for collaborative, arts-based projects that improve community livability and cultural vibrancy in Pennsylvania, focusing on diversity, equity, and local engagement.

This grant provides financial support and resources to early-stage marketing and creative consultants in the U.S. and Canada to help them grow their businesses.

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to offer job training and support services for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented individuals, helping them gain skills for stable employment in high-demand industries.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is offering the Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP) for its fourth consecutive year. This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the 2018 Farm Bill, has a total of $3,576,470 available. The grant aims to support small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations, aligning with a mission to enhance the quantity and quality of locally grown food, particularly in food-insecure communities. This initiative directly supports food security and local agricultural development within Hawaii. The MGFSP targets individuals, including backyard farmers, with a grant amount of $5,000 per applicant, and organizations registered to do business in Hawaii, such as Native Hawaiian groups, nonprofits, and federally funded educational facilities, with a grant amount of $10,000 per applicant. Individual applicants must be Hawaii residents, at least 18 years old, and heads of household, while previous MGFSP awardees are ineligible. Organizations receiving awards are required to provide matching funds of at least 10% of the grant amount, which cannot be derived from other federal sources. The program seeks to empower both individuals and organizations to contribute to local food production and security. The program's priorities and focus areas include small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations, and apiary. Funded activities for small-scale gardening can involve purchasing tools, equipment, soil, seeds, plants, canning equipment, refrigeration, composting equipment, and supplies for hydroponic and aeroponic farming. For small-scale herding and livestock operations, funds can be used for purchasing animals or buying, erecting, or repairing fencing. Apiary support includes bees, bee boxes, education, and expanding food markets. These diverse areas reflect a comprehensive approach to fostering local food systems. Expected outcomes of the MGFSP include an increase in the quantity and quality of locally grown food within food-insecure communities across Hawaii. Measurable results will be seen through the implementation of small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations, and apiary development. By providing financial support for essential resources and equipment, the program anticipates a direct positive impact on food self-sufficiency and the resilience of local food systems. The grant duration is four years, allowing for sustained development and the achievement of long-term goals.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that utilize existing cancer epidemiology cohort data to investigate important questions about cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, particularly for underserved populations and rare cancers.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to a wide range of organizations to develop a centralized resource for exploring and analyzing single-cell genomics data from the human brain, enhancing research on brain health and disease.

This funding opportunity supports researchers with a strong background in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in biomedical fields, enabling them to conduct scientific research while advancing DEIA initiatives within the academic and scientific communities.

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based organizations and individuals conducting applied crop research to improve agricultural practices and outcomes for local farmers and rural communities.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing disparities in maternal health outcomes among vulnerable populations in the U.S. by investigating healthcare system and clinician factors.

This program provides financial support to new and existing child care businesses in Portland, Maine, to help them start, expand, and hire staff, ensuring more accessible child care options in the community.

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to establish collaborative centers that advance research and resources for HIV/AIDS.

Grant Title: Co-infection and Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - This grant aims to improve our understanding of how co-infections (excluding HIV) contribute to cancer, particularly in under-studied populations, to identify new prevention and treatment strategies.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to improve the use of genomic information in clinical care, particularly for diverse populations, with a focus on health outcomes and addressing disparities.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based small businesses to develop FDA-regulated treatments and diagnostic tools for individuals struggling with opioid and stimulant use disorders.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that implement effective treatments for opioid and stimulant use disorders, focusing on improving care systems and addressing health disparities.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based small businesses to develop innovative, cost-effective drug detection devices that can quickly identify both known and new drugs without relying on traditional antibody-based methods.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing technology-based training programs for healthcare providers to improve patient care and workforce capacity in underserved communities.

This program provides financial assistance to employers in Austin, Texas, to implement innovative strategies that encourage employees to use alternative commuting methods and reduce traffic congestion.

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop, organize, and oversee the 2025 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit, pending the availability of funds. The four-day Summit (exclusive of arrival and departure dates) in 2025 will gather over 150 YSEALI exchange program alumni from across ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste. The award recipient is expected to design a youth-focused, high-energy, and dynamic Summit that will provide the next generation of Southeast Asian leaders the opportunity to build networks, discuss ideas, and develop solutions to contemporary challenges. The YSEALI Summit in Malaysia will be conducted in English. The content of the program should touch on each of the four pillars of YSEALI and include leadership, mentorship, and teamwork training. The Summit will enable participants to see how YSEALI members have become leaders in Southeast Asian communities through community service, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and education. The Summit should feature panels and presentations by prior YSEALI participants from each country who have become changemakers in their fields. The Summit should feature sessions giving participants the opportunity to work together to develop possible solutions to current environmental, social, political, and economic challenges in the region. Participants should learn innovative approaches to promote relations among ASEAN countries and with the United States through presentation, case studies and simulations. The Summit will also provide leadership and other soft skills training on topics such as advocacy, negotiation, and personal branding, which are core soft skills YSEALI alumni need to become successful leaders. Participants will also have a chance to join cultural activities, and other site visits that support the Summits theme. The Summit will include a mix of informational sessions, discussions and challenges, and break-out sessions on different topics and group presentations, as well as site and cultural visits.