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SBIR Targeted Technologies START Grants
Contact for amount
Massachusetts MassVentures
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides funding and support to Massachusetts-based startups that have received Phase II SBIR or STTR awards, helping them commercialize their technologies and cover expenses like prototyping, patenting, and market research.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides training and financial support for researchers from diverse backgrounds to learn how to analyze real-world clinical data using artificial intelligence and machine learning methods.

Health
Nonprofits
California Jobs First Catalyst Funding
$750,000
California Jobs First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects focused on developing advanced magnetic materials that exceed current performance standards, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses in the U.S.

Energy
Individuals
Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program
$25,000,000
California Employment Development Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young adults aged 18-28 facing economic challenges access quality jobs and career advancement through innovative workforce development programs and essential support services.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Impact Grants Fiscal Year 2026
Contact for amount
United Way of Greater Fall River
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, innovative programs in the Greater Fall River community that address specific needs related to health, youth opportunities, and financial security.

Health
Nonprofits
Going PRO Talent Fund Grants
$50,000,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding is available for Michigan businesses to train and upskill their workforce, helping to close the skills gap and support industry-recognized credentialing.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Innovate ND
$50,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (ND Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to North Dakota-based entrepreneurs for validating business ideas and conducting market research, helping them grow scalable businesses in the state.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to New Jersey employers and organizations to develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand sectors, promoting economic mobility and inclusion for underrepresented populations.

Workforce Development
State governments
The Rural Development Fund Grants
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

Community Development
Individuals
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals from underserved communities access training and career opportunities in Massachusetts' growing clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
American Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Google for Startups
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program supports U.S.-based startups developing AI-driven solutions in critical infrastructure sectors like agriculture, education, and transportation, providing them with resources, mentorship, and technical expertise to accelerate their growth.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
AI for Economic Opportunity Fund
$250,000
GitLab Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides $250,000 in funding and support for organizations developing innovative AI solutions that promote economic mobility and improve access to education and job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Avon Greater Together Community Fund
$250,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that enhance civic participation and community engagement for residents of Avon, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable town.

Health
City or township governments
High Performance Building Program (HPB)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and individuals in Pennsylvania for constructing or renovating energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Restaurant Business Development Grant Program
$15,000
Feed the Soul Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides six months of consulting and training support valued at $15,000 to empower marginalized restaurant owners in developing sustainable and efficient business practices.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Johnson County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, startups, and local governments across the USA, to help fund impactful projects and initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i)
$300,000
Exelon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Major Research Instrumentation Program
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in the U.S. to acquire or develop advanced scientific instruments that enhance research capabilities across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education