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Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve shared research infrastructure that supports biological research across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Research Grants
$1,500,000
Human Frontier Science Program Organization
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative, interdisciplinary research teams from different countries to explore groundbreaking questions in the life sciences.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Grant Program
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve public health and the environment in communities disproportionately affected by pollution and environmental issues across Colorado.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Urban Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to urban farmers, community gardens, and related organizations in Maryland to enhance agricultural operations and improve access to locally grown food in urban areas.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Build Kansas Fund
$20,000,000
Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Kansas communities for transformative infrastructure projects in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and broadband, helping them secure federal funding.

Infrastructure
State governments
Community-Based Art Grant Program
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based organizations in New Jersey to create temporary art installations that raise awareness about climate change-related flooding risks and promote resilience in coastal communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations to support innovative conservation practices on agricultural lands, helping farmers improve soil and water management while enhancing environmental sustainability.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Research Grants
$297,856
Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This program provides financial and in-kind support to researchers and institutions working on innovative projects in health, environmental sustainability, and chemical synthesis.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
$50,000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and academic institutions in the U.S. and Canada to develop innovative projects that connect climate change and human health, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address the health impacts of climate-related challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
DoW Toxic Exposures Clinical Trial Award
$4,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials aimed at addressing health issues related to military-related toxic exposures, benefiting Service Members, Veterans, their families, and the general public.

Health
Nonprofits
Rainforest Reporting Grant
Contact for amount
Pulitzer Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for journalists to undertake impactful reporting on critical environmental and social issues affecting tropical rainforests in the Amazon, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Environment
Individuals
Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2027

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, research organizations, and qualified entities in conducting innovative research on the dynamics and interactions of Earth's upper atmosphere and its relationship with other planetary atmospheres.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) Grant Program
$500,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving antimicrobial stewardship in U.S. beef and swine production, encouraging innovative solutions that enhance animal health and reduce antibiotic use.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF)
Contact for amount
Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and conserve Arizona's water resources, benefiting individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies focused on improving water quality, protecting ecosystems, and enhancing water availability.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge: Toxin Detection in Seafood
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. institutions and organizations to develop innovative and cost-effective technologies for detecting harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood, enhancing public health and seafood safety.

Environment
Nonprofits
Valley Creek Trustee Council Restoration Fund
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, conservation organizations, and educational institutions for projects that restore and enhance the natural resources and recreational opportunities in the Valley Creek watershed in Pennsylvania.

Environment
County governments