Grants for Nonprofits

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity cooperative agreement (U01) to expand education on the risks of skin-lightening products; clinical trials are not allowed. It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. FDA U01 education awards typically go to nonprofits, universities, and public-health organizations, so check the full notice for specific eligibility before applying.

U.S. Mission to Mozambique · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Mozambique opportunity for PEPFAR community-led monitoring of relief programs. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet posted; embassy grants of this kind usually target local organizations working in the host country (here, Mozambique), so geographic and local-presence limits are likely. Wait for the full notice to confirm who qualifies.

U.S. Mission to China · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to China Small Grant Program. Embassy small-grant programs typically fund nonprofits, NGOs, and civil-society organizations (and sometimes individuals) with small awards, but eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published. Check the official program notice when it is released before applying.

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) federal opportunity from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support a Partnership for a Disaster Health Response System, which generally funds development of regional health care coalitions and infrastructure to respond to disasters and public health emergencies. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; these awards typically go to health systems, hospitals, and partnered organizations rather than individuals. Review the official notice when released to confirm who may apply.

Admin for Strategic Preparedness and Response · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Mission Zero / Military and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness grant from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, supporting partnerships that embed military trauma-care providers in civilian trauma centers to maintain readiness. Awards of this type generally go to civilian trauma centers, hospitals, and affiliated institutions rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA cooperative agreement (U01) to expand public education on the risks of skin-lightening products; clinical trials are not allowed. Awards of this kind generally go to nonprofits, universities, and public-health organizations with relevant outreach capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living program (Projects of National Significance: Empowering Individuals) supports projects that promote independence, self-determination, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. These programs typically fund nonprofits, universities, and public agencies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before applying.

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

The U.S. Mission to Italy's Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund supports projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, typically advancing community, civic, or educational goals connected to Italy. Eligibility is generally limited to exchange-program alumni and their organizations, so most general nonprofits and individuals without that affiliation cannot apply. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not listed here, and embassy grants often restrict eligibility for U.S.-based applicants; review the full announcement.

U.S. Mission to the Netherlands · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to the Netherlands opportunity to fund a new counter-disinformation game. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; embassy grants typically favor organizations with a relevant local or transatlantic connection. Review the full notice when posted to confirm who can apply.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity under Projects of National Significance, focused on protecting the rights of and preventing abuse against people with disabilities. Such awards typically go to nonprofits, universities, and similar organizations with disability-services expertise. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the full announcement when available.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity, Projects of National Significance: Empowering Individuals, which generally supports projects that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published. Applicants should review the full announcement, as these projects typically fund nonprofits, universities, and other organizations working in the disability field.

U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund opportunity from the U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic, which typically funds alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to carry out community projects. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published in this listing, and such funds are usually restricted to exchange-program alumni teams in a specific region. Interested applicants should confirm details directly with the U.S. Mission, as this notice appears tied to a prior (2021) cycle.

U.S. Mission to Mozambique · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Mozambique opportunity for a community-led monitoring intervention. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; embassy grants typically target local organizations operating in the host country (Mozambique), so geographic and local-presence limits are likely. Wait for the full notice to confirm eligibility.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity to fund a national training initiative for the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) network. Such awards typically go to university-based centers or organizations within the UCEDD network, a narrow applicant pool. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the full announcement when released.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) for states and community organizations to expand dementia-capable services and supports. It is typically aimed at state agencies, tribal entities, and community-based nonprofits serving people with dementia and caregivers. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA opportunity to support an Animal Food Regulatory Program Alliance, which strengthens coordination of animal-food (feed) regulatory programs. Awards of this type typically go to state agencies, regulatory associations, and similar partner organizations rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when available.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $200K–$700K

The NSF, in partnership with the German Research Foundation (DFG), offers this Lead Agency opportunity in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems, letting U.S. and German researchers submit a single collaborative proposal under one review. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based institutions of higher education (including community colleges) and non-profit, non-academic research organizations directly tied to research or education; for-profit firms and individuals are not eligible. Awards roughly range from $200,000 to $700,000 and require a German research partner. No deadline is posted.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF/NIFA Plant Biotic Interactions program funds research on how plants interact with viruses, bacteria, fungi, pests, and other organisms, spanning fundamental mechanisms through agriculturally relevant applications. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit non-academic research organizations, two- and four-year U.S. institutions of higher education, USDA/NIFA-eligible entities (including state agricultural experiment stations, universities, research foundations, federal agencies, and U.S.-citizen/permanent-resident individuals), and groups of these. Foreign and international organizations are not eligible. Strictly ecological projects without underlying mechanisms are not appropriate. No award range or deadline is listed here.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to NSF clarifications), but this National Science Foundation program funds crosscutting materials-research activities such as diversity and inclusion efforts, international cooperation, education, workshops, summer schools, and conferences rather than traditional research projects. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified, and program directors recommend contacting them before submitting any full proposal exceeding $50,000. Foreign organizations face the usual NSF limitations, so most awards go to U.S. institutions.

State Water Resources Control Board · Amount varies

This California State Water Resources Control Board program (Proposition 68) funds water-recycling construction projects such as recycled-water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, and potable reuse. Eligible applicants are local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits qualified to do business in California, public utilities, recognized Native American tribes, and mutual water companies; operation and maintenance costs are not covered. Applicants must be California-based and grants cover construction costs only; funding amounts are not stated.