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FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Designing Synthetic Cells Beyond the Bounds of Evolution
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in synthetic biology and cellular engineering, encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations among U.S. educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal governments to develop synthetic cells and explore their societal implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support universities, research institutes, and businesses in developing innovative technologies to enhance soldier performance and address future military challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OIA Technical Assistance Program 2026
$22,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to support urgent projects that improve governance, economic resilience, and infrastructure in U.S. insular areas and freely associated states, benefiting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities, including universities and businesses, to develop and commercialize innovative technologies for producing and processing critical minerals essential for energy systems and national security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Grant Program
$500,000
Polymer Industry Cluster
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio-based startups, companies, and research institutions to develop and commercialize innovative polymer technologies that address emerging needs in materials and manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses and organizations developing advanced biorefineries and biobased products in the U.S., promoting innovation and sustainability in rural economies.

Energy
State governments
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2028

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals in developing innovative projects that promote environmental stewardship and energy resilience on military installations, enhancing their operational effectiveness and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program
$300,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding for organizations to install electric vehicle charging stations in multifamily housing, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged communities in Michigan.

Energy
Nonprofits
University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2030

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Efficient Affordable Resilient Neighborhoods Initiative Planning Grant
$366,200
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in developing strategic plans for electrification and clean energy deployment in neighborhoods across Washington, D.C.

Energy
Nonprofits
Early Career Research Program (ECRP)
$2,750,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This program provides funding to exceptional early-career scientists at U.S. academic institutions and national laboratories to support innovative research in various energy-related scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chemical Process Systems (CPS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for researchers and organizations to advance innovative chemical and biochemical processes that improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in manufacturing, energy, and environmental applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
$10,000
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical social issues.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses