Grants for Small businesses - Science and Technology

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development in accelerator technology, targeting academic institutions, national labs, and for-profit companies to advance innovations that benefit multiple scientific fields and enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities.

This program provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses with federal SBIR or STTR grants, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their market presence.

This grant provides funding for research and technology development focused on improving water quality applications, targeting a wide range of organizations including government, private, and non-profit entities involved in environmental science.

The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation is offering grants of $1,000 to $5,000, funded by the Duke Energy Foundation, to businesses in Alexander County, North Carolina, for projects aimed at enhancing physical spaces, e-commerce, service delivery, equipment purchase, ADA accessibility, and public health compliance, with a special focus on fostering entrepreneurship and expanding childcare centers.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that develop advanced glucose control technologies using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve diabetes management for individuals with type 1 diabetes.

This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary teams in the U.S. to accelerate the development of advanced catalysts for energy applications through high-throughput experimentation and artificial intelligence.

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that the NOAA RESTORE Science Program is soliciting proposals for projects of five years in duration with the option for a five year, non-competitive renewal award for high-performing projects. This announcement invites proposals that request funding for partnerships that include researchers, resource managers, and other interested parties to conduct a collaborative research project that will identify, track, understand, or predict trends and variability in the Gulf of Mexicos natural resources and the abiotic and biotic factors driving those trends. Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund. It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this Announcement will be made in June 2025, and that projects funded under this Announcement will have a October 1, 2025 start date. Total funding for this competition will be approximately $17.5 million over five years and approximately six projects may be funded. The minimum individual award amount is approximately $1 million over five years (an average of $200,000 per year) and the maximum individual award amount is approximately $4 million over five years (an average of $800,000 per year). An additional $21 million may be available for five year, non-competitive renewals for high performing projects. Information regarding this Announcement, including webinars and additional background information, is available on the Science Programs website (https://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/funding-opportunities/ffo-2025).The NOAA RESTORE Science Program encourages applicants and awardees to support the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion when writing their proposals and performing their work. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity improves the creativity, productivity, and vitality of the research and management communities and leads to more robust natural resource management decisions.Electronic Access: The NOAA RESTORE Science Program website (http://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/) furnishes supplementary information. Full proposals should be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov).

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a U.S.-based organization to establish a centralized laboratory that will conduct essential drug behavior analyses for early phase cancer clinical trials, helping to improve the development of new cancer treatments.

This program provides funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions that address local health challenges and improve access to care.

This program provides funding to various organizations to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas of Illinois, focusing on improving connectivity for schools, libraries, and health facilities.

This initiative provides financial and technical support to small businesses in Detroit that have been operating for 30 years or more, recognizing their cultural and economic contributions to the community.

This program provides funding for technology developers and industrial facilities to collaboratively test and validate innovative energy-efficient technologies in real-world industrial settings, enhancing their performance and adoption.

The Northwestern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that align with the objective of developing a diverse talent pool to meet the employment needs of Northwestern Nevada’s evolving STEM industries. Projects should address equity in STEM, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small businesses to develop innovative technologies for harnessing geothermal energy from extremely hot rock formations, promoting sustainable electricity production.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and demonstrate innovative robotics and AI technologies that improve efficiency and reduce costs in home construction, ultimately increasing housing availability across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving understanding and treatment of tuberous sclerosis complex, targeting areas such as neuropsychiatric disorders, tumor management, and patient care advancements.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in managing a national database that tracks the health outcomes and experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries, enhancing research and rehabilitation practices across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible contractors for developing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that benefit low-income communities and promote workforce training in Illinois.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-stage researchers affiliated with U.S.-based institutions to initiate projects that align with NASA's space and Earth science priorities.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations in validating biomarkers for neurological and neuromuscular disorders to improve clinical trials and patient care.