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Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community-Led Momentum Grants
$250,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $250,000 for collaborative projects between Wisconsin community organizations and academic partners to improve public health and workforce development through innovative, evidence-based strategies.

Health
Nonprofits
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program (SMAT)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and eligible entities in Pennsylvania to host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic activity in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Shakespeare in American Communities: Apprenticeships
$30,000
Arts Midwest
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit theater companies for paid apprenticeships, helping early-career theater professionals gain valuable experience while engaging communities through theater programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
United States Army Research Institute For The Behavioral And Social Sciences (Ari) Broad Agency Announcement For Basic, Applied, And Advanced Scientific Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2028

Date Added

May 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of behavioral and social science research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. Army, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
CNX Foundation Grant
$30,000,000
CNX Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to grassroots organizations in the Appalachian Basin that address critical community challenges such as food insecurity, health, and vocational training, with a focus on creating lasting, measurable improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Educator Initiative Grant
$10,000
GAR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

Education
Independent school districts
NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports national neuroscience education programs that provide hands-on research experiences and training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to enhance the biomedical research workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2028

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides additional financial support to current NIH grant recipients for unforeseen expenses necessary to complete their existing research projects without expanding their original scope.

Health
State governments
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement sustainable urban greening projects that improve stormwater management and enhance community green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
BJS FY25 Survey of Public Defenders (SPD)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will collect and analyze national data on public defenders in the U.S., focusing on their demographics, workloads, and resources to improve indigent defense services.

Information and Statistics
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program
$200,000
Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations for solar energy projects that benefit their communities, particularly focusing on reducing energy costs for low-income households and enhancing tribal facilities.

Energy
Nonprofits
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
Discretionary Grants
$5,000
George E. Archer Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for youth gardening education programs and educator training in specific Indiana counties, promoting organic and sustainable practices while benefiting at least five children.

Education
Nonprofits