Grants for Nonprofits

U.S. Mission to Uruguay · $150K–$220K

Eligibility is limited to Uruguayan entities registered locally: not-for-profit organizations, civil society/NGOs, think tanks, and educational and cultural institutions; for-profit entities are not eligible. This U.S. Embassy Montevideo cooperative agreement funds an organization to manage a Public Diplomacy small grants program aligned with Embassy priorities, with awards of roughly $150,000 to $220,000. Applicants must have a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, and the country-specific (Uruguay-based) requirement narrows eligibility.

U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic · $50K–$100K

Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) and public and private educational institutions. This U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic program funds an 'EnglishxSTEM' initiative delivering English-for-specific-purposes training in STEM and technology sectors with Dominican partners over three years, with awards of roughly $50,000 to $100,000. Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required.

U.S. Mission to Togo · $5K–$25K

This U.S. Embassy Lome (Togo) small grants program funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Togo ties through economic growth, security cooperation, and public diplomacy. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and local not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. Awards range from about $5,000 to $25,000.

U.S. Mission to New Zealand · $100K–$250K

This State Department (U.S. Mission to New Zealand) program funds Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs, a series of workshops advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Pacific. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), individuals, and public and private institutions of higher education. Each workshop averages roughly $100,000 to $250,000, and applicants may propose one or more. Eligibility is relatively broad among nonprofits, individuals, and educational institutions.

U.S. Mission to Brazil · $200K–$500K

This U.S. Mission to Brazil program funds a 2-3 week U.S.-based exchange (plus online follow-up) for up to 30 Brazilian secondary or higher-education English teachers who teach in STEM fields. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations and public or private educational institutions. Awards range from about $200,000 to $500,000. For-profit and non-U.S. organizations are not eligible.

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation · $0–$175K

This State Department program funds a U.S.-based nonprofit to support planning, logistics, and execution of events for the 2027 Multilateral Action on Sensitive Technologies (MAST) Plenary. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations other than institutions of higher education, including those with or without 501(c)(3) status. Maximum award is about $175,000. Higher-education institutions and for-profit entities are not eligible.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · $200K–$30M

This CDC cooperative agreement funds work to strengthen the nation's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging and reemerging infectious diseases, emphasizing infection prevention, workforce training, and emergency preparedness. The listed eligibility is faith-based organizations; the broader applicant scope should be confirmed in the NOFO. Awards range widely from about $200,000 up to about $30 million.

Department of Education · Up to $350K

This Department of Education program funds personnel preparation in special education, early intervention, and related services. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations that operate or support a qualifying degree or certification program; nonprofits must demonstrate 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofit status. Maximum award is about $350,000. It is not open to individuals or for-profit entities.

Rural Utilities Service · $0

This USDA Rural Utilities Service program provides grants to qualified private nonprofit entities to capitalize revolving funds that finance pre-development and small capital costs for water and wastewater projects. Eligibility is limited to qualified private nonprofit entities; full eligibility details are on the program website. Award amounts are not specified in this listing.

U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso · $1K–$25K

This U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) program funds proposals to strengthen U.S.-Burkina Faso ties through economic, security, and public diplomacy projects. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only one nonprofit, non-governmental entity may be the prime recipient. Awards range from about $1,000 to $25,000.

U.S. Mission to Nigeria · $67.5K–$100.7K

This U.S. Mission to Nigeria program funds an organization to run the EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program, expanding access to U.S. higher education for Nigerian students through advising centers and an Opportunity Funds Program. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, and public international or governmental institutions with nationwide advising capacity. Awards range from about $67,500 to $100,700. For-profit entities and individuals are not listed as eligible.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $1.5M

This State Department (ECA) program funds a single recipient to run TechLeaders, a five-week U.S.-based exchange engaging about 60 foreign professionals in AI, space, biotech, supply chain, and agricultural technology. Specific eligibility is in the full announcement, but applicants must demonstrate capacity to recruit and place participants and manage complex domestic and overseas programming. The single award is $1,500,000. Eligibility details should be confirmed in the NOFO.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $1.3M

This State Department (ECA) program funds one U.S.-based nonprofit or educational organization to run the U.S. Creative Tech Exchange, connecting U.S. and international creative professionals working at the intersection of arts and emerging technologies such as AI. The program supports up to 30 participants through labs, fellowships, workshops, and showcases. The single award is $1,320,000, and eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofits or educational organizations.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $1.1M

This State Department (ECA) program funds a three-week U.S.-based youth exchange (Tech Youth) for roughly 96 U.S. and international high school students focused on technical, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. Specific eligibility is in the full announcement; applicants should expect to manage recruitment, the U.S.-based exchange, and alumni engagement. The award is $1,100,000. Review the NOFO for exact eligibility criteria.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $500K–$1M

This CDC program funds institutions to help eliminate or control non-malaria parasitic threats and neglected tropical diseases affecting Americans at home or abroad, including related research and surveillance. The eligibility text describes foreign organizations (public or private, nonprofit or for-profit, located outside the U.S.) as eligible; confirm the full range of eligible applicants in the NOFO. Awards range from about $500,000 to $1,000,000.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $3.5M–$4M

Open to U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs, U.S. 501(c)(3) and foreign educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. The State Department project funds work in Colombia to combat forced child recruitment by Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Transnational Criminal Organizations, supporting law enforcement investigations and prosecutions, with awards of roughly $3.5 to $4 million. The work is country-specific to Colombia.

Administration for Children and Families - ORR · $1M–$50M

This opportunity is primarily aimed at current recipients, who must reapply to continue services or, if not in their final project year, propose services in a new facility and location. Individuals, federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible; faith-based and community organizations that meet requirements may apply. It funds home study and post-release services for unaccompanied children, with awards ranging widely from about $1 million to $50 million.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $25K–$300K

Open to applicants generally, but those that are not conservation-based organizations must demonstrate how their priorities meet the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Joint Venture objectives. The program competitively funds habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement projects in the Great Lakes coastal zone to benefit fish, wildlife, and migratory birds, with awards from about $25,000 to $300,000. Projects must be located within or near the Great Lakes coastal area.

U.S. Mission to the Philippines · $200K–$300K

Open to not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs), public and private educational institutions, and public international or governmental institutions. The State Department program funds an organization to host the YSEALI Summit 2026 in Manila for 100 participants from ASEAN countries, with awards from about $200,000 to $300,000. The work is tied to a specific in-person regional security event.

Foreign Agricultural Service · $28M–$35M

Open to a wide range of applicants, including governments of emerging agricultural countries, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, private voluntary organizations, nonprofit agricultural organizations and cooperatives, colleges and universities, and other private entities. The Food for Progress program donates U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries, with proceeds funding agricultural development, and awards from about $28 million to $35 million. This is a large international development program.