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U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Australia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that promote flag football, combat antisemitism through education, or strengthen partnerships with Pacific Islands, targeting organizations and individuals in Australia and the U.S. who can engage American expertise and cultural elements.

Education
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2027

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage AmeriCorps Volunteers in community service projects addressing critical issues such as youth mental health, public safety, and workforce development, particularly in underserved and rural areas.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Equipment/Instrumentation
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for equipment and instrumentation to enhance research and education capabilities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities, focusing on STEM fields critical to national security.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
OVC FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
$1,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and Tribal governments to develop and implement strategic plans that improve services and outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments
1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

This program provides funding to strengthen the education, research, and outreach capabilities of eligible 1890 Land-grant Universities, focusing on areas such as food and agricultural sciences, workforce development, and community support.

Capacity Building
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
MENA Freedom 250 NFL Flag Football Launch and Championship
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop flag football programs and host a regional championship in the Middle East and North Africa, promoting American culture and youth engagement through sports.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
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
Health Science Futures Mission Office Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative health research and development projects that aim to create groundbreaking technologies and solutions to improve human health, targeting a wide range of organizations including academic institutions and for-profit companies.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Child Protection Compact Annual Program Statement
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations working to combat child trafficking in partnership with foreign governments, focusing on prevention, protection, and prosecution efforts in targeted countries.

International Development
Nonprofits
Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to develop and test behavioral sleep interventions aimed at improving sleep and mental health among adolescents and young adults at risk for mental health disorders.

Health
State governments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, tribes, and community organizations for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreation facilities in urban areas to enhance public access to outdoor activities.

Recreation
State governments
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2027

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in analyzing existing data to better understand substance use behaviors and related health issues, particularly focusing on health disparities and innovative analytical methods.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (GDSRAE)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement educational programs that promote abstinence and healthy decision-making among youth in areas with high rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments
Development and Testing of Novel Interventions to Improve HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Program Implementation for People Who Use Substances (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2027

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test innovative strategies to improve HIV prevention and treatment for individuals who use substances, particularly focusing on enhancing care and reducing stigma in affected communities.

Health
State governments
High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2027

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research that addresses the intersection of HIV and substance use, targeting vulnerable populations to improve prevention, treatment, and health outcomes.

Health
State governments
NDEP STEM Open NFO
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement nationwide STEM education programs for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) cadets, focusing on cyber and artificial intelligence concepts to enhance workforce development in national defense.

Education
Nonprofits
Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working in eligible countries to empower youth at risk of child labor through education, digital skills training, and online safety initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational projects that enhance understanding of biomedical research among K-12 students and teachers, particularly those from resource-limited institutions, to inspire interest in STEM careers.

Health
State governments