Grants for Nonprofits - Science and Technology

This program provides financial support to practicing, professional, and emerging artists in Wichita to help them pursue professional development and skill-building opportunities that enhance their careers.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations developing innovative methods to produce nitric acid more efficiently and sustainably, reducing reliance on traditional ammonia-based processes.

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County's "Access for All Fund" is dedicated to supporting charitable organizations that primarily benefit San Luis Obispo County residents, aligning directly with the foundation's overarching mission. This grant program specifically targets the disability community within the county, aiming to advance access and promote inclusion across several critical areas. The foundation's strategic priority is to foster a more equitable and accessible community for individuals with disabilities, with the Access for All Fund serving as a key mechanism to achieve this. The program's focus areas include advancing access to Health & Wellness, expanding capacity for Housing & Home Access, creating and supporting Community Participation/Inclusion, and promoting Accessible Workspaces and growing Employment Opportunities. For Health & Wellness, the goal is to improve access to healthcare services, equipment, and activities promoting physical and mental health. In terms of Housing & Home Access, the program seeks to increase options for accessible and affordable housing, along with modifications and equipment for independent living. Community Participation/Inclusion aims to ensure accessible events, physical and virtual spaces, inclusive programming, and accessible transportation. Finally, Accessible Workspaces and Employment Opportunities look to foster inclusive work environments through educational outreach, needs assessments, employee training, and improved access to services. The expected outcomes and measurable results of the Access for All Fund are directly tied to these focus areas. For example, increased access to health services and wellness activities, a greater number of accessible and affordable housing options, enhanced community participation through accessible events and spaces, and improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The foundation prioritizes one-year grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, with a specific amount of $5,000 available to award during the 2024 grant-making cycle. This funding approach is designed to support impactful, focused projects that can demonstrate tangible progress within a year. The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County's theory of change through the Access for All Fund is that by investing in organizations that address the specific needs of the disability community, they can significantly improve the quality of life, independence, and overall inclusion of these residents. By supporting programs that advance access in health, housing, community participation, and employment, the foundation believes it can create a more equitable and supportive environment, leading to long-term positive societal impacts within San Luis Obispo County. Eligibility criteria mandate tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or a fiscal sponsorship, ensuring that funds are directed to legitimate charitable endeavors.

The "DoD Multiple Sclerosis, Clinical Trial Award" is a grant that funds the implementation of clinical trials aimed at significantly impacting the treatment or management of multiple sclerosis, ranging from small proof-of-concept trials to large-scale trials, with the expectation that the proposed trial will begin within 12 to 18 months after the award date.

This program provides $2 million in funding to support manufacturing and research organizations in Washington, encouraging innovation and job creation in key sectors like aerospace, clean technology, and advanced manufacturing.

The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) offers Community Benefits Grants (CBG) to support organizations that are advancing clean energy, fostering green jobs, promoting environmental education and stewardship, and championing energy equity and diversity within the communities served by CPA. This grant program directly aligns with CPA's mission to drive sustainability and resiliency through various pathways, reflecting their strategic priority to invest in community-level initiatives that complement their core energy services. The CBG program targets several key beneficiaries, particularly focusing on environmental and social justice communities. These include areas predominantly inhabited by communities of color or low-income populations, those underrepresented in policy and decision-making processes, and communities disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. Specifically, targeted communities include disadvantaged communities (based on CalEnviroScreen scores), all Tribal lands, and low-income households or census tracts. The impact goals are to alleviate environmental burdens, promote equitable access to clean energy benefits, and empower these communities through education and workforce development. The program prioritizes projects and organizations that advance clean energy, sustainability, and resiliency through specific focus areas: Research, Environmental and Social Justice Communities, Workforce Development, and Education. These priorities are designed to address systemic inequalities and foster a just transition to a clean energy economy. The expected outcomes include increased community engagement in clean energy initiatives, the development of a skilled green workforce, improved environmental literacy, and a reduction in environmental disparities in historically underserved areas. Awards for this grant range from $15,000 to $30,000, with a grant duration of one year. Eligible applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations operating within the CPA service territory, which encompasses numerous cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. While previous grant recipients can apply for the 2024-2025 cycle, they are ineligible to receive funds for more than two consecutive years. This structure aims to ensure a broad reach of funding and sustainable impact across the service areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and evaluate innovative technologies and environments that promote accessibility and usability for individuals with disabilities.

We are pleased to announce that U.S. Mission Morocco is considering proposals for American Spaces Support Funding ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 USD to carry out programming at one or both of Mission Moroccos two American Spaces. American Spaces serve as the primary cultural and information hubs established by the U.S. government abroad, offering free and open access to communities worldwide with an interest in gaining insights into the United States. In Morocco, there are two such spaces: Dar America, located in Casablanca, and the American Space Oujda (ASO), situated in Oujda. Dar America and the ASO have the responsibility of providing vibrant programming that fosters stability and prosperity in Morocco, all while engaging a wide range of audiences. The programming goals from the previous year encompassed the enhancement of soft skills, entrepreneurship, and climate change training. In the fiscal year 2023, the programming extended to over 332 virtual and in-person initiatives and events, drawing in up to 15,466 attendees, both virtually and in-person, across the two spaces. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding. B. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: For FY2024, American Spaces Morocco wish to continue to implement impactful programs focused on English language learning, digital transformation empowerment, soft skills development, STEAM training, countering disinformation, and environment and climate change awareness. Key Programming descriptions: Enhancing English Language Learning: Implement a comprehensive English Language Learning (ELL) program designed to empower individuals from diverse communities toacquire and improve their English language learning. The aim is to create an inclusive and immersive learning environment, addressing the linguistic needs of participants while fostering cultural understanding. Digital Transformation Empowerment: Provide individuals and small businesses with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to navigate the digital landscape, fostering innovation, economic growth, and digital inclusion. Professional Development for Moroccan Youth: Promote professional and soft skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation through mentoring and training to promote positive community engagement and increase employability. Science, Technology, Engineering, arts, and Math (STEAM) Programming: Create innovative STEAM programs to engage youth at Moroccos American Spaces while utilizing the existing Makerspaces. Environment and Climate Programming: Expand understanding of environmental and climate change challenges through engaging and hands-on programming. Countering Disinformation: Promote media literacy and other skills to help young people effectively identify online disinformation. The primary target audience is young Moroccans, aged 18 30 and the principal method of engagement will be through in-person programming at the American Spaces. Virtual engagement may be a part of the overall strategy, augmenting in-person programming, when possible, and acting as the primary method of engagement, when necessary. Preference will be given to proposals that prioritize and maximize the needs of the audience while limiting overhead, equipment, and other expenses that do not directly support program participants. A successful proposal will develop a robust monthly calendar of activities spanning at least eight months and directly address at least one of the six key programming areas. Prospective grantees may plan programming activities at one or both American Spaces. Please see below an example of a monthly calendar.See attached copy of the NOFO for full information.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that improve the quality of life in Franklin County, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and community development.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families to improve their homes' energy efficiency, helping them save on energy costs while ensuring their health and safety.

This funding opportunity supports public agencies in California to create regional conservation plans that protect and restore habitats for vulnerable species through collaborative efforts and the use of scientific data.

This grant provides funding to support professional development and networking opportunities for teaching artists in the Philadelphia area, enabling them to deliver high-quality, inclusive arts education programs for youth.

The City of Champaign's Community Matters youth program, founded in 2007, offers funding for the 2024-2025 program year. This initiative aligns with the city's mission to address critical areas such as safety, academic support, technology, recreation, career exploration, and employment among its youth. The program seeks to support public or private non-profit agencies that provide services meeting the needs of Pre-K through 18-year-old students residing within Champaign. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are youth from low-income families within the City of Champaign. The program's impact goal is to have a lasting positive effect on the community by fostering well-rounded development in its youth. While open to low-income youth from any Champaign neighborhood as space and funding allow, a key prioritization is given to programs serving youth from specific target areas: Beardsley Park, Bristol Park, Garden Hills, and Douglass Park, ensuring that resources are directed where they are most needed for community transformation. Proposals should focus on activities that can be carried out with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. These activities are broad and include the rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures, building demolition, construction and rehabilitation of public facilities, and public services. However, activities related to the general conduct of government, political activities, and new housing construction are generally ineligible. This focus ensures that the funded programs directly contribute to community improvement and youth development. The expected outcomes include enhanced safety, improved academic performance, increased technological literacy, greater recreational opportunities, and better career exploration and employment prospects for the youth participants. While specific measurable results for the 2024-2025 allocation are dependent on the yet-to-be-announced CDBG annual allocation, the previous year's public service allocation of approximately $133,000 provides an indication of the funding scale. This funding, limited to 15% of the City of Champaign’s total CDBG award, underscores the strategic priority of public services within the broader community development framework, aiming for a significant impact despite funding constraints. The funding period runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to help immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency in California start or grow small businesses that address social challenges in their communities.

The FY24 Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award is designed to support collaborations and ideas that will transform the lives of individuals with, and/or at risk for, breast cancer and will significantly accelerate progress toward ending breast cancer. Applicants must bring together different perspectives to develop new paradigms that will solve fundamental yet overarching problems in breast cancer. This award requires a team-based approach by a consortium of exceptional researchers and advocates, whose collaborative efforts will make a transformative impact in breast cancer. The transformation intended by the consortium must be in peoples lives, and not in the healthcare or research system.This funding opportunity is a separate mechanism from the Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award, which is intended to provide successful applicants the time and resources needed to bring investigators and breast cancer advocates together to establish a consortium framework and conduct preliminary research to support application to a future, full Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award (pending availability of funds). For FY24, investigators may be named as Consortium Director on an application submitted to either (but not both) of these mechanisms. It is not necessary to receive a development award in order to apply for the current funding opportunity or anticipated full consortium awards in the future. Detailed information on the FY24 Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award is available under a separate program announcement (HT942524BCRPTBCCDA).For the FY24 Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award, the consortium should have at least four, but no more than five, project teams, each investigating different projects under a central hypothesis. No more than two project teams may be based at one institution. Each teams work must be integrated within the consortium so that every component is working toward the consortiums central hypothesis. Note: This award is not intended to replace, supplement, duplicate, or compete with other collaborative research efforts, such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs), and it should not represent a collection of related Program Project grants or subprojects.The proposed consortiums overall work is expected to be innovative. In addition, the Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award will include funds for seed projects to pursue brand-new, high-risk/high-reward concepts that arise from the work, during the award period.DOD FY24 Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award 5The Breast Cancer Landscape describes the reality of breast cancer and identifies overarching challenges to progress the field. Research funded under this award mechanism should result in answers that will fundamentally and significantly transform and disrupt the present landscape.Applications submitted to the Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award must include the following: Research that includes truly innovative and brand-new, paradigm-shifting work in breast cancer that will address vital issues in a unique way. The issues may be one (or more) of the FY24 BCRP Overarching Challenges or, with justification, may be a different issue that meets the intent of the award mechanism and addresses the mission of ending breast cancer. If the application identifies a different fundamental issue, it must be coupled with at least one of the FY24 BCRP Overarching Challenges. Research that includes different disciplines that come together to address ending breast cancer with an ecologic approach. The consortiums proposed research must look at all aspects of the disease and bring together these different perspectives into one overarching plan for a deep, definitive dive into the FY24 BCRP Overarching Challenge(s) or other fundamental issue identified in the application. The plan also should include issues related to the hypothesis that have not been previously addressed or answered. A plan that describes in detail the integration across the consortium in all aspects, including administration, logistics, and substance. Applications must describe the substantive integration across and among teams that are necessary for the work. The required communication plan and administrative management plan will not suffice to show integration, nor will identifying individual team members who will cross teams. A detailed explanation of the substantive research processes that will be integrated is required.Synergistic, highly integrated, multidisciplinary, and multi-institutional research teams of leading scientists, clinicians, and consumer advocates must be assembled into a consortium to address a major problem in a way that could not be accomplished by a single investigator or group. While the project teams are made up of different groups, each with its own Principal Investigator (PI), the teams must be working on the major problem identified in the Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award application and under the leadership of the Consortium Director. The research proposed in Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award applications may include phase 1 clinical trials and collaborations with pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry scientists and/or companies, as appropriate. However, a clinical trial is not required, and the primary thrust of the application should not be a clinical trial.Although not all-inclusive, applications that propose the following as the primary effort(s) or central hypothesis of the consortium will not meet the intent of this award mechanism: NCI Program Project or SPORE grants or applications Conducting drug screens or testing a cocktail of therapeutics Targeting a single gene or protein Developing a new derivative or formulation of an old drug Conducting genomic landscape mapping analyses Seeking to improve existing technologies (e.g., mammography or magnetic resonance imaging screening)All applications submitted to the Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award must address the following key features:1. IMPACTDemonstrate potential to transform or improve the lives of individuals with, and/or at risk for, breast cancer. The time to the final impact may vary, but the outcomes of the effort must be transformative and significantly advance the BCRPs mission of ending breast cancer. A clear and compelling presentation of how the effort will be transformative for individuals with, and/or at risk for, breast cancer must be provided. Applications proposing research that represents an incremental advance in breast cancer do not meet the intent of this award mechanism.2. INNOVATIONPursue innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that has the potential to change existing paradigms, or develop new paradigms. Innovative research may introduce a new paradigm, look at existing problems from new perspectives, or exhibit other highly creative qualities. In addition to the requirement that the consortiums overall research be innovative, applications must describe a plan to support the pursuit of innovative concepts through seed projects, i.e., the development of new concepts that emerge during the course of the award. These seed projects should enable the research team to explore new avenues of high-risk/high-reward ideas that were not part of the original application, but that develop during the project and are within the scope of the overall vision of the research. A portion of the total direct budget costs (no more than 5%) must be reserved to support the seed projects, and these funds may not be used for equipment or travel.3. CONSORTIUMIntegrate project teams consisting of preeminent investigators and advocates from appropriate disciplines and institutions. Applications should include a robust consortium of researchers with the combined backgrounds and breast cancer-related expertise to enable successful conduct of the proposed research. Emphasis must be placed on integrating the most highly qualified investigators and advocates to focus on the research problem, regardless of their location. These investigators must include highly accomplished scientists, clinicians, and promising young investigators in the targeted areas of research who collectively represent the best team to solve the problem(s) identified. The proposed research effort should be broad enough to require a multidisciplinary approach that is reflected in the composition of the consortium team. Inclusion of scientists from nontraditional disciplines is encouraged.The award mechanism is structured with a Consortium Director and at least three, but no more than four, Project Team PIs representing at least two institutions. The Consortium Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the consortium, as well as for leading their own project team. The Consortium Director, together with the Project Team PIs, are jointly responsible for leading and executing the proposed research projects that are integrated into a central hypothesis and will result in answers that will fundamentally and significantly transform and disrupt the present breast cancer landscape. Please see the top of this section, Section II.B, Award Information, for more details.Incorporate breast cancer consumer advocates into every aspect of the proposed consortiums activities. Applications are required to include consumer advocate involvement. The consortium team must include at least one breast cancer consumer advocate per project team. The consumer advocates are expected to represent the perspective of the patient population(s) that are most relevant to the consortiums proposed research. Breast cancer consumer advocates must have an active role in every aspect of the proposed consortiums work including consortium conception and design, ongoing discussion, decisions and oversight, program evaluation, and dissemination of information to the public. Consumer advocates must be integrated into and play an active role in the leadership and decision-making committees for the consortium at each participating institution. Examples of appropriate integration include membership on the advisory board(s) and steering committee(s), participation in each project team, and attendance at all consortium-related meetings. As lay representatives, the consumer advocates must be individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, they should be part of a breast cancer advocacy organization, and their role in the project should be independent of their employment. They cannot be employees of any of the institutions participating in the application. They must have a high level of familiarity and training involving science and current issues in breast cancer research.4. INTEGRATIONProvide a plan that describes in detail the integration across the consortium in all aspects, including administration, logistics, and substance. Applications must demonstrate the substantive integration across and among teams that are necessary for the work. The integration plan must provide a detailed explanation of the substantive research processes that will be integrated.5. IMPLEMENTATIONProvide a strategy for implementation. Projects must demonstrate solid scientific rationale, and applications must include published and/or preliminary data that support the feasibility of their hypotheses and/or approaches. The application must include a detailed research management plan that identifies critical milestones, outlines the innovations and technical solutions that will be implemented to accomplish the milestones, and explains how these solutions will ultimately be translated to individuals with, and/or at risk for, breast cancer. It is expected that the proposed plan will present an exceptional level of innovation and creativity.Accelerate research progress through communication. Communication between and among consortium team members is essential to the success of the consortium. Applications must include a strategy for sharing data in real time and using information technologies to facilitate timely and effective communication and cooperation. The communication plan should specify the processes and tools to be used for regular and structured communication. The consortium should take full advantage of state-of-the-art communication and data sharing tools in addition to formal and informal meetings. The framework for the communication plan must be part of the application and the individual(s) who will maintain the data sharing and communications technologies must be identified.Provide an effective, coordinated administrative management plan that integrates and optimizes the research and collaborations. The Consortium Director is required to commit a minimum level of time and effort of 25% to direct and manage an initiative of this magnitude, as well as lead their own project team. The Consortium Director must have the scientific ability and proven administrative ability to oversee large research programs and a proven record of leadership, including experience in the effective use of communication tools and the management of multifaceted and multidisciplinary projects. The administrative management plan must explain how the consortium will be organized and managed, and specify the processes and tools to be used for project meeting scheduling, reviews of research findings, ensuring multidisciplinary authorship of all publications arising from the consortiums work, and other issues of common concern to the consortium and its investigators. The administrative management plan also must describe procedures and processes that will be used to maximize the resources (e.g., databases, animal models) and products (e.g., antibodies) generated by the consortium and how these resources and products will be made available to the scientific community. A portion of the total direct budget costs must be reserved for a program manager.Award Structure: The Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award is structured to accommodate up to five PIs (the Consortium Director and three or four Project Team PIs). The Consortium Director will be responsible for the majority of the administrative tasks associated with application submission and the day-to-day management of the consortium. In addition, the Consortium Director will be responsible for leading their own project team. The Consortium Director and Project Team PIs each have different submission requirements; however, all PIs should contribute significantly to the development of the proposed research project, including the Project Narrative, Statement of Work (SOW), and other required components. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on separate awards to the recipient organizations. For individual submission requirements for the Consortium Director and Project Team PIs, refer to Section II.D.2, Content and Form of the Application Submission.The Consortium Director, Project Team PIs, and consumer advocates will be required to present an update on progress toward accomplishing research milestones and goals of the consortium and each project at an annual In-Progress Review (IPR) Meeting for the Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award. The intent of the IPR Meeting is to assess research progress, address problems, and define future directions. Annual IPR Meetings will be held at the conclusion of year 1 and every subsequent year in the period of performance and will be attended by members of the BCRP Programmatic Panel, CDMRP staff, and the USAMRAA Grants Officer to facilitate oversight and provide feedback to the consortium. IPR Meetings will either be held in person in the National Capital Region or virtually, at the discretion of the government. Continued funding may be contingent upon the successful completion of specific research milestones and goals. Research milestones from the approved SOW will be determined during the award negotiation process.In addition to IPR Meetings, each consortium must hold biannual workshops, which may be held at the PIs institutions or virtually, to facilitate ongoing communication and exchange of information within the consortium, as well as with advisory board(s) and/or steering committee(s).

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in establishing a national center to coordinate and enhance research on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias through data collection, integration, and collaboration efforts.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in Pennsylvania to develop environmental education projects that promote stewardship and awareness of natural resources, particularly focusing on climate change, water quality, and environmental justice.

The Access to Recreation Program, an initiative of the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, is designed to support accessible recreation projects for individuals with disabilities and special needs. This includes adaptive sports, games, and programs, as well as capital projects, addressing various needs such as sensory, physical, mobility, cognitive, developmental, emotional, and psychological disabilities. The foundation's mission, as evidenced by this program, aligns with fostering inclusive community participation and removing barriers to recreation. The program primarily targets nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, public or private schools, and units of government or municipalities that serve residents of Sangamon County, IL. The goal is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in indoor or outdoor recreation activities without barriers. The program seeks to fund initiatives that are specifically designed for and/or about people with disabilities but are also available to the general public, promoting broader community inclusion. The program prioritizes requests that support accessible recreation, focusing on activities that enable participation for individuals with disabilities. This includes projects that facilitate adaptive sports, games, and various recreational programs. The emphasis is on creating an environment where disabilities do not hinder access to recreational activities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for individuals with special needs within Sangamon County. Expected outcomes include increased participation of people with disabilities in recreational activities, the development of more inclusive recreational programs, and the establishment of accessible facilities. Measurable results could include the number of individuals served, the types of adaptive programs implemented, and the improvements made to existing facilities to enhance accessibility. The foundation's strategic priorities appear to revolve around community well-being and equitable access, with a theory of change that posits by funding accessible recreation, they can directly improve the health, social integration, and overall life satisfaction of people with disabilities in their service area.

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development of advanced quantum computing systems that integrate various architectural approaches to significantly improve performance, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities, businesses, and research centers.

This program honors and recognizes women leaders in the Denver metro area who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact through their professional and volunteer efforts.