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MWBE Construction Advancement Grant
$25,000
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to minority- and women-owned construction businesses in Worcester to help them increase their operational capacity and compete for local and state contracts.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
City of Laurel Returning Citizens Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Laurel that hire formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them reintegrate into the workforce while promoting local economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Child Care Grant Program
Contact for amount
Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides monthly cash grants to licensed child care providers in Alaska to improve the quality of care and support operational stability.

Education
Nonprofits
Small Business Revitalization Grant Program
$10,000
7 Rivers Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding initiative provides micro-grants to small for-profit businesses in rural Western Wisconsin, supporting projects that enhance economic vitality and community revitalization in towns with populations under 4,000.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Grant
$500,000
Rising Tide Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers worldwide in conducting patient-centered clinical trials that improve cancer treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Health
Nonprofits
FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations that train individuals, especially veterans and their families, to operate commercial motor vehicles, enhancing roadway safety and workforce readiness in the transportation sector.

Transportation
State governments
Utah Technology Innovation Funding
$100,000
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Utah-based small businesses seeking federal funding for innovative technology development through the SBIR and STTR programs.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to new farmers in New York State to help them establish and grow sustainable agricultural businesses.

Agriculture
Individuals
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2028

Date Added

Jul 27, 2023

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve medical and human performance capabilities for military personnel, focusing on innovative solutions for Special Operations Forces in challenging environments.

Health
Nonprofits
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Program
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses relocating to or expanding within Illinois, incentivizing job creation and infrastructure improvements in key growth industries.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

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

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2027

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale projects that advance quantum technology through collaborative research and development among academia, industry, and government, specifically targeting the design and implementation of scalable quantum systems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Allstate Main Street Grants Program
$20,000
Hello Alice
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This program provides funding and support to small business owners across the U.S. to help them grow and strengthen their operations through a virtual accelerator and grant opportunities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to various educational organizations and agencies to improve assessment participation and performance for children with disabilities across the nation.

Education
State governments
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
Redevelopment Incentive Program Grant
$50,000
City of Danville
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and businesses in designated areas of Danville to support the rehabilitation and improvement of existing buildings, fostering economic growth and community revitalization.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) - Video Game Projects
Contact for amount
Texas Film Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

This program provides financial incentives to video game developers who spend at least $100,000 in Texas, ensuring that a significant portion of their production and workforce is based in the state.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses