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Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving STEM education and learning outcomes in schools and informal settings across the United States, targeting institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in education and research.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2030

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides scholarships and support to U.S. higher education institutions designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, aimed at recruiting and retaining students in cyber-related disciplines to strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Apprenticeship Training Grant
Contact for amount
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant supports allowable expenses for the Related Technical Instruction portion of apprenticeship programs to build worker skills and expand employment opportunities across industries.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Enhancing and Supporting the Network of American Spaces in Armenia
$111,400
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Armenia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and educational institutions to enhance American Spaces in Armenia, promoting educational, cultural, and technological programs for youth and young adults.

Education
Nonprofits
IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding to two-year colleges to improve STEM education and student success through innovative teaching methods, institutional capacity building, and partnerships.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaborative Research Matching Grant Program
$5,000,000
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides matching funds for collaborative research and development projects in Massachusetts that involve universities, companies, and nonprofits, aiming to drive innovation and create jobs.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to foster collaboration between Pennsylvania businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions to enhance infrastructure and technology, ultimately creating high-paying technical jobs and improving the state's economic competitiveness.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Academy Early-Career Investigator Award
$1,125,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research through mentorship, collaboration, and professional development, with a focus on projects that improve prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship outcomes for patients.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Egypt Annual Program Statement
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This grant provides funding for organizations to implement projects in Egypt that promote economic development, technological advancement, and security while benefiting U.S. interests.

International Development
Nonprofits
Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS)
$30,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2027

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. institutions and organizations to develop and enhance national-scale data systems and services that support innovative, data-driven research and education across multiple scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01)
$1,650,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2026

Date Added

Aug 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including responders and survivors, through rigorous scientific studies and public health initiatives.

Health
State governments
Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and educational institutions in Oklahoma to develop urban forestry projects that enhance community resources and environmental benefits, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
City or township governments
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to libraries and archival organizations across the United States to develop innovative programs and practices that enhance community services and access to information.

Education
Nonprofits
Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
$49,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2029

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. colleges and universities to conduct research on directed energy technologies and optical systems that align with Department of Defense missions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoW Tick-Borne Disease Idea Development Award
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, targeting both established and early-career researchers.

Health
Nonprofits
Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2027

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in training and developing the next generation of researchers focused on kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases through collaborative networks and mentorship programs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2027

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education