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Film and TV Workforce Training Program
$180,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Illinois that provide workforce training programs to develop a skilled and diverse film and television production workforce, focusing on entry-level positions for high school graduates and equivalent qualifications.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Oregon to improve and expand off-highway vehicle recreation opportunities, including trail maintenance, safety education, and law enforcement services.

Recreation
State governments
Creating Inclusive Communities Grant Program
$200,000
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that help Virginians with developmental disabilities gain meaningful employment by reducing barriers and enhancing job readiness through community-based initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to research institutions and organizations to establish a network focused on developing innovative solutions for combating antimicrobial resistance through clinical trials and studies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Program
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Illinois to develop and implement projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in local watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cancer Advancement through Partnerships in Research and Infrastructure (CAPRI) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2027

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between smaller, resource-limited institutions and established cancer research centers to enhance cancer research capacity, infrastructure, and training across the nation.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Target Range Grant Program
$1,500,000
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and commercial entities in Louisiana to develop and improve public shooting and archery facilities, promoting safe and accessible recreational shooting and hunter education.

Recreation
City or township governments
Victor K. McElheny Award
$10,000
Knight Science Journalism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2025

This award provides $10,000 to local journalists for outstanding reporting on science, technology, public health, or environmental issues that impact their communities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Soil Health and Optimizing Water (SHOW) Grant
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, and local governments in Colorado to improve soil health and optimize water management practices on agricultural lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic and genomic research, encouraging innovative studies that address real-world issues in these fields.

Education
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in South Dakota to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
State governments
Developmental Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research that explores various aspects of human development across the lifespan, encouraging innovative studies from a wide range of disciplines and populations to improve understanding of behavioral and cognitive growth.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$608,682
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support producer groups, industry stakeholders, and community organizations in South Carolina that work to improve the competitiveness and accessibility of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
$210,000,000
Department of Homeland Security
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, especially faith-based groups, to improve their security measures against targeted violence and hate crimes.

Safety
Nonprofits
Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention Education in Schools Grant Program
$20,000
Albany County Legislature
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational programs in schools and community organizations aimed at preventing tobacco and substance use among youth while promoting healthier habits.

Health
Nonprofits
State Furbearer Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that conserve and manage furbearing mammals in Illinois, supporting education, habitat development, and responsible hunting and trapping practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk with Use of Incretin Mimetics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research into how certain diabetes medications may influence cancer risk, targeting institutions and organizations capable of conducting innovative studies in this area.

Education
State governments
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
BizSprint San Juan Program
Contact for amount
Arrowhead Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides free educational resources and personalized support to aspiring and existing food industry entrepreneurs in San Juan County, New Mexico, to help them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Job Skills Program
$600,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides funding for educational institutions in Washington State to partner with local businesses in order to deliver targeted workforce training that enhances employee skills and addresses specific industry needs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education