Grants for Nonprofits - Federal

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) announces an open competition (see eligibility information in Funding Announcement), under the Toxic Chemicals earmark to reduce and mitigate environmental contamination and human exposures to lead by supporting capacity-building efforts for environmentally sound end-of-life management of lead-acid batteries (LABs) and used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) in Africa. This program aims to reduce lead pollution as well as promote and advance environmentally sustainable consumption and production at international, national, and subnational levels.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving healthcare quality, safety, and delivery across various settings in the U.S., particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity is designed to support clinical centers conducting research on the development of Type 1 diabetes following episodes of acute pancreatitis, focusing on understanding its causes, progression, and risk factors in a diverse population.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects aimed at reducing human trafficking globally, particularly in countries with significant trafficking challenges, through research-driven interventions and sustainable solutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help improve diabetes prevention and management for underserved populations by offering expertise, training, and resources to enhance health equity.

The Catalyze Product Definition Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) offers early-stage financial support for the discovery and study of potential treatments for heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases, with the goal of progressing these projects to a stage where they qualify for the NHLBI Catalyze Preclinical program or secure funding from other sources for further development.

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers focused on developing and applying Earth system models to address urgent climate challenges and promote diversity and inclusion in climate science.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement(s) from qualified entities to implement the Rebuilding Cubas Nascent Civil Society program. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that explore the connections between drug markets, firearm-related violence, and effective law enforcement strategies, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

This grant provides funding for community-based projects that promote the preservation and teaching of Native American languages through immersion education for young children and school-aged students.

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the biological mechanisms of bladder cancer to improve understanding and treatment of this prevalent disease.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects on brain and nervous system disorders, encouraging collaboration between scientists in the U.S. or upper-middle-income countries and those in low- and middle-income countries to improve health outcomes throughout life.

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to at-risk communities and Indian Tribes in the Northeast-Midwest for planning and implementing wildfire risk reduction and resilience projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to engage local communities in cultural activities that raise awareness and promote conservation efforts in the Congo Basin.

The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Each independent scientist career award program must be tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial, as part of their research and career development. Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial, or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator, must apply to companion FOA

The 2025 Young Trilateral Leaders Network (YTL) eSports Competition grant aims to fund a program that fosters collaboration among young leaders from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan through an eSports tournament, while also providing training in essential skills and promoting social good in the gaming community.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Global Programs, announces this funding opportunity to support the Market Access Program by issuing new awards. This opportunity is available to nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations, nonprofit state regional trade groups (SRTGs), U.S. agricultural cooperatives, and state agencies and is intended to foster expanded exports and market diversification by encouraging the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public entities to establish a centralized resource center that enhances education and assistance for Medicare-eligible individuals and their families across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofits to implement innovative projects that improve water quality and bolster local economies in the Gulf of America watershed.