Grants for Nonprofits

Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration · Amount varies

This is a notice of intent (advance notice) from the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration that it will later request concept notes on capacity development for the refugee Reception and Placement program. No application is open yet, and eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not published; such awards typically go to nonprofits and refugee resettlement organizations. Watch for the formal request for concept notes before preparing anything.

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Italy public diplomacy program statement. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; U.S. embassy program statements typically require a U.S.-host-country connection and favor nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals tied to Italy. Review the full notice when released to confirm eligibility.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living opportunity under Projects of National Significance, focused on achieving economic mobility for people with disabilities. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published. Review the full notice when posted to confirm which organizations can apply.

U.S. Mission to Cambodia · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Cambodia notice of funding opportunity related to a Paris Peace Agreements report. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; embassy grants of this kind generally favor local or regionally connected organizations, so geographic limits are likely. Check the full notice before applying.

U.S. Mission to the Netherlands · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Embassy The Hague (Netherlands) opportunity supporting mayoral exchanges and a summit on countering racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE). Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; embassy grants of this kind generally favor organizations with relevant transatlantic or local ties. Check the full notice before applying.

U.S. Mission to Italy · $10K–$100K

Open to U.S. and Italian registered not-for-profits, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions; for-profit businesses are not listed as eligible. The U.S. Mission to Italy funds cultural and exchange programs (roughly $10,000 to $100,000) that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties, and every program must include a significant American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts/organizations. Priority areas include countering disinformation, STEM and entrepreneurship, American Studies, English language study, and media literacy.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living opportunity to operate the National Paralysis Resource Center. Single national resource center awards are narrow and typically limited to one organization with relevant expertise, often the current grantee; eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published. Review the full notice before planning an application.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) opportunity for treatment, recovery, and workforce support related to substance use. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; SAMHSA grants of this kind often go to states, tribes, community organizations, and treatment providers. Confirm who can apply once the full notice is released.

San Diego River Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to this San Diego River Conservancy program funded by California's Proposition 4. It supports hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education. Award amounts and a deadline are not listed; projects are likely tied to the San Diego region.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · $50K–$2M

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to this San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy wildfire prevention program. It funds fire prevention planning, fuel reduction, invasive species management, and forest-health/restoration work in the San Gabriel Mountains, foothills, and surrounding hills, with awards roughly $50,000 to $2,000,000. Applications proceed in two phases (concept proposal, then full application), and cost share is considered during review, so applicants should be prepared to discuss matching funds.

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to this Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy program funded by California's Proposition 4 climate bond. It funds projects that reduce climate-change risks and improve climate resilience, with priority on meaningful, direct benefits to disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, tribes, and vulnerable populations. Specific award amounts and a deadline are not stated; projects must serve the Conservancy's region and goals.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to NSF clarifications) for this National Science Foundation Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems program. It funds innovative research in circuit and system hardware, signal processing, communications, and sensing systems across applications such as healthcare, communications, transportation, energy, and security. No fixed award amount or deadline is stated, and standard NSF limits on foreign organizations apply, so awards typically go to U.S. institutions.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $300K–$800K

This NSF program is open to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs); for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply directly. It funds the design of novel or greatly improved research tools and methods (in bioinformatics, instrumentation, and research methods) that advance biological research broadly. Awards typically range from about $300,000 to $800,000, and the infrastructure produced must be useful to a community of researchers beyond a single team.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $1M–$1.5M

This NSF initiative funds research networks to advance K-12 mathematics education by combining the science of learning, education practice, and data science. It is open to U.S. institutions of higher education, U.S. non-profit non-academic research organizations, and federally recognized tribal nations; for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply directly. Phase I awards range from about $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, and Phase II is open only to Phase I awardees.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this California Wildlife Conservation Board program funds projects that measurably increase stream flow, including planning, scientific studies, implementation, and water-rights acquisition for in-stream flow. Priority goes to projects in critical salmonid watersheds, watershed/regional approaches, and efforts that enhance Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta outflows. Funding amounts are not stated; projects must align with California water and anadromous-fish objectives, so this is geographically limited to California.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program titled PNS: Health Equity. Based on the funder, it likely supports organizations working on health equity for aging and disability communities rather than individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. Mission to Cambodia · Amount varies

This forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Cambodia supports efforts to counter wildlife trafficking. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; U.S. embassy/mission grants of this kind often allow nonprofits and sometimes foreign organizations, with a strong geographic focus on the host country (Cambodia/region). Review the full NOFO for applicant types and any restrictions before applying.

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Italy Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement. Embassy public-diplomacy programs of this type typically fund nonprofits, NGOs, civil-society groups, and sometimes individuals for cultural and exchange projects, often with relatively small awards, but eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published. Review the official program statement when it is released.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted small-grants opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Albania to support projects that advance youth activism and civic engagement, generally focused on or based in Albania. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet specified; U.S. embassy public diplomacy grants usually fund nonprofits, civil society groups, and educational institutions, often with a local geographic focus. The geographic limitation to Albania may disqualify most U.S.-based applicants, so review the official notice carefully.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant to operate an Engaging Older Adults Resource Center, providing national technical assistance and resources to support older-adult engagement. It is generally aimed at nonprofits, universities, and organizations with national capacity in aging services, not individuals. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.