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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

Science and Technology
State governments
Activation Grant Program
$9,500
Massachusetts Office of Small Business
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community organizations in Boston that create public events and initiatives to help small businesses grow and engage with the community during Small Business Month.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Rhode Island Business Competition
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Business Competition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This competition provides funding and support to individuals or teams with innovative business ideas aimed at creating jobs and fostering economic growth in Rhode Island.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NFPF Matching Grants
$75,000
National Film Preservation Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public institutions for significant film preservation projects, ensuring culturally and historically important films are restored and made accessible to the public.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
United Way of Cayuga County Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Cayuga County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Cayuga County that provide programs focused on youth development, financial stability, health and wellness, and community resilience for local residents.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging equipment, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled labor in the state's EV infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
Thriving Families Grant
$30,000
United Way of Greater New Haven
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations that help underserved job seekers in Greater New Haven overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable careers.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Competitive Grant Program
$6,000,000
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to implement projects that address substance use and the overdose crisis through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and public safety initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$50,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Collaboration Challenge
$10,000
National Partnership for Student Success
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofits, school districts, and community organizations to develop collaborative projects that enhance student success through evidence-based support roles and partnerships.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Ely Fund Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative
Contact for amount
City of Providence, Rhode Island - Department of Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This initiative provides funding for free outdoor performances in Providence's parks, celebrating the city's diverse cultural heritage and engaging local communities through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lowe’s Hometowns Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lowe’s
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding for community improvement projects across the U.S. that enhance public spaces and resources, with nominations open to individuals partnering with local nonprofits or government entities.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Municipal Service District Building Improvement Grant
$10,000
Downtown Kinston Revitalization
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wood Products Industry Equity Incentive Grant Program
$125,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland wood products businesses for acquiring specialized equipment or improving facilities, aimed at boosting job creation and market growth in the forestry sector.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to Improve Quality of Life of Hispanic Community in New Jersey
Contact for amount
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that are dedicated to improving the social, economic, and educational outcomes of Hispanic communities through various initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Façade Grant Improvement Program
$30,000
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible business owners in downtown Ocean Springs for improving the appearance and condition of their commercial building facades to boost tourism and support local businesses.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania universities, industries, and government agencies to foster technological innovation and improve economic development through collaborative infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
Private institutions of higher education
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