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Healthy American Forests Initiative
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and manage forests on National Forest System lands, benefiting local economies and reducing wildfire risks while promoting ecological health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority Grant Program
$2,000,000
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and businesses in Kentucky that are working on innovative nuclear energy projects, with a focus on job creation, workforce training, and community engagement in underserved areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
Coordinating Agricultural Development Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan: U.S. Soy Marketing Promotion
$115,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support a U.S. institution in providing training for Uzbek private sector professionals to enhance their understanding of U.S. soy production and promote its use in Uzbekistan's growing agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Countering Iran and DPRKs WMD, Nuclear, Ballistic Missile, and Drone Proliferation
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen global efforts against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and missile technologies from Iran and North Korea.

International Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service: Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program
$600,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible colleges and universities to improve educational programs and services for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students, enhancing their academic success and institutional sustainability.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reducing Barriers to Training for Quality Jobs in the Philadelphia Region
$8,350,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established organizations in the Philadelphia region that help individuals facing significant barriers to employment access quality job training and secure sustainable employment.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cameroon)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 13, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement innovative projects that address key development challenges in Cameroon and the Central African region, while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

International Development
Individuals
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Clinical Trial Award
$4,200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials focused on innovative cancer research that directly benefits military health and readiness, targeting a range of cancer types and interventions.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This grant provides funding to support Kyrgyz non-profits and U.S. organizations working together to boost entrepreneurship and business partnerships between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Human Services Fund 2025
$2,100,000
City of Boulder
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The City of Boulder's Human Services Fund (HSF) is an annual grant program designed to improve the well-being of community members facing social or economic disparities. The fund is sourced from the city's general fund and aims to strategically invest resources in programs and services that promote shared outcomes aligned with the city's mission of fostering a more equitable and supportive community. The HSF targets individuals and groups experiencing systemic socio-economic barriers, those who have been historically excluded, and those in need of basic assistance. The grant program's impact goals are to increase economic stability, mobility, and resilience; enhance access to and maintenance of housing; advance personal growth, development, and leadership potential; create safe environments for people with diverse identities; improve physical, mental, or behavioral health and well-being; and increase the ability of community members to access critical services. Key priorities for the HSF include supporting programs that demonstrate sound research and evidence-based best practices, value lived experience and cultural knowledge, and meaningfully engage community members in program design, implementation, and evaluation. The program also emphasizes strong collaboration and equitable partnerships, cost-effectiveness, and a commitment to sustained financial stability and diverse funding sources from applicants. Expected outcomes and measurable results are central to the HSF. Programs must be directly linked to specific outcomes and indicators, with a strong focus on long-term evaluation. This aligns with the city's strategic priority to invest in initiatives that not only address immediate needs but also demonstrate a clear path towards lasting positive change and self-sufficiency for beneficiaries. The grant period for accepted proposals is January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
American Prosperity: Foreign Investment Readiness Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Jordan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Jordanian startups in high-impact sectors by providing training and resources to help them successfully enter U.S. markets and strengthen economic ties between Jordan and the United States.

International Development
Nonprofits
Functional Repair of Neocortical Tissue
Contact for amount
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing innovative tissue grafts to restore damaged brain tissue, targeting chronic neurological conditions affecting millions of people.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides funding for U.S. nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions to facilitate international exchanges that strengthen workforce development in advanced manufacturing and digital skills for foreign leaders and policymakers.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service: Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNH) Program (Part A)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges and universities that serve significant populations of Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve educational outcomes and institutional capacity through innovative projects.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S. Government exchange alumni to develop innovative programs that enhance skills, entrepreneurship, and leadership among young professionals in Equatorial Guinea.

Education
Individuals
School-to-Work Grants
$20,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations in Columbia County, New York, to develop programs that help young people transition from education to the workforce through internships, skill-building, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program
$12,477,500
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions with resources to deliver foundational English language education and leadership training to youth worldwide, fostering connections with American values and institutions.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Southern STEM Network Grant VI
$50,000
Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

The Southern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that help develop an educated, skilled, and diverse STEM workforce in Southern Nevada. Projects should address increased participation in high-quality STEM programs from underserved groups, 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.

Education
Nonprofits
Office of Youth Programs (OYP) College Tour Grant
$120,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to facilitate college tours for underserved high school students in Washington, D.C., helping them explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities and prepare for higher education.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to develop and enhance their capabilities for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education