Grants for Nonprofits

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · $100K–$2.3M

This U.S. Army research program (Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver) funds work on robotics and autonomous systems for future multi-domain military operations, with awards ranging from about $100,000 up to roughly $2.3 million to a single entity. Institutions of higher education, for-profit, and non-profit organizations may apply, and FFRDCs may propose subject to their sponsoring agency's policy; teams are allowed but not required. Note the listed proposal dates have passed (Cycle 2 submission was April 24, 2024), so verify whether any cycle remains open before pursuing it.

State Water Resources Control Board · Amount varies

Through California's SAFER program, the State Water Resources Control Board offers this County-wide and Regional Funding Program to help counties and their partners set up programs that address drinking water needs for households served by state small water systems and domestic wells, including drought and contamination issues. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments; the board does not award funds directly to households. The aim is proactive, regional programs that can respond quickly to emerging needs in affected communities.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity under the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) State and Community Grant Program, supporting dementia services and supports. It is not yet open, and eligibility, award amount, and deadline have not been posted. ADPI State and Community awards are typically aimed at state agencies and community organizations, so review the full notice for specific eligibility before applying.

Administration for Children and Families - ANA · Amount varies

This forecasted opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ANA) supports a National Center for Native training and technical assistance. Formal eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; ANA awards typically target Native American/tribal organizations and entities serving Native communities, which would narrow eligibility. Review the full announcement for applicant requirements before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living (ACL) Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) opportunity focused on employment among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not open. DRRP awards typically go to universities, nonprofits, and research organizations; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and requirements.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF STEM K-12 program funds fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning across formal and informal settings. Proposals may only be submitted by U.S.-based for-profit organizations (including small businesses) with R&D capacity, non-profit non-academic organizations tied to education or research (e.g., museums, research labs, professional societies), state and local governments, accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations. Individuals and most general nonprofits without a research/education tie are not eligible; no specific award amount or deadline is listed here.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living opportunity to fund a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on interventions that promote community living for people with disabilities. RRTC awards typically go to research institutions, universities, and similar organizations with disability research capacity. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted yet. The specialized research-center focus means eligibility is likely to be restrictive once published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity (PAIRS, RP1) supporting precision approaches that combine radiation therapy with other treatments in cancer research; clinical trials are optional. Such awards typically fund researchers at universities, cancer centers, and research institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) CDC global health opportunity to expand global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; CDC global health awards of this kind generally favor organizations with established presence and public health experience in the host country, and applicants without Nigeria operations are often not competitive. Watch for the official notice to confirm who may apply and any restrictions on foreign or domestic organizations.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund National Resource Centers serving older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, typically providing training, technical assistance, and resources to improve aging services for these populations. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; awards like this generally go to organizations with demonstrated expertise serving Native elder communities. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding terms.

Bureau of Reclamation · $25K–$1.5M

The Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Drought Response Program funds drought-resilience projects (water storage and distribution improvements, source diversification, decision tools, and drought contingency planning), with awards from about $25,000 up to $1,500,000. Category A applicants are states, tribes, irrigation and water districts, and similar entities with water or power delivery authority located in the 17 Western states and listed U.S. territories; Category B is nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with a Category A entity. Federal entities, individuals, and institutions of higher education are not eligible, and applicants are limited to the Western U.S. and named territories. Some restrictions apply by location for drought contingency plans.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Centers for Disease Control (Global Health Center) cooperative agreement to strengthen global health security by improving public health capacity to detect, notify, and respond to disease outbreaks worldwide. Such awards typically go to organizations with international public health implementation experience, such as nonprofits, NGOs, universities, and foreign or multinational health entities, and are global in scope. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.

Indian Health Service · Amount varies

This forecasted Indian Health Service program (CAReS) addresses dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian communities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, but IHS awards are typically limited to tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations, which narrows who can apply. Check the full announcement for applicant requirements and funding levels.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC global health opportunity to expand global health security through local partnerships in Senegal. The full announcement has not been posted, so eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are unknown; CDC global health awards typically target organizations with in-country presence and capacity in Senegal, which may include international and local nonprofits. Wait for the formal announcement, and note that geographic and in-country requirements may limit eligibility.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC global health opportunity to expand global health security through local partnerships in Tanzania. The full announcement has not been posted, so eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are unknown; CDC global health awards typically target organizations with in-country presence and capacity in Tanzania. Wait for the formal announcement, and note that geographic and in-country requirements may limit eligibility.

U.S. Mission to Cape Verde · $3K–$10K

The U.S. Embassy Praia's Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program offers small, one-time grants for community-based development projects in Cabo Verde, such as income generation, women's entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and environmental resilience. Applicants must be registered nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with a SAM.gov UEI and registration, must already have successfully run community projects, and substantial community contribution (labor, materials, or money) is required. Awards cannot exceed $10,000 (typically $4,000 to $8,000), projects must finish within 12 months, and many costs (salaries, vehicles, equipment, religious or for-profit projects) are excluded.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to fund controlled clinical trials studying how long-term nutritional interventions affect risk factors for age-related chronic conditions and their age of onset. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; NIH clinical research grants generally support universities, medical centers, and research institutions with the capacity to run controlled trials. Review the official notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements when it is released.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · $10K–$2M

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to this Rivers and Mountains Conservancy program for multi-benefit projects along the Lower Los Angeles River (roughly the river's lower 19 miles, from Vernon to Long Beach) that improve the environment, community access, and water resilience. Awards range from about $10,000 to $2,000,000, funded under Proposition 68. Applicants must first submit a Concept Proposal and, if invited, a Full Application; projects must be within the defined river area and consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan, and cost share is among the review factors.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Law & Science Program funds social-scientific research on law and on how science and technology are applied in legal contexts, and its eligibility is unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules). It supports standard and collaborative research grants as well as conference awards across many disciplines. Funding amounts are not specified here, so review the full solicitation for award size and any entity-specific requirements.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects funded under California's Proposition 68 (the 2018 drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access bond) and administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. It funds river, parks, water, climate, and outdoor-access work, with this offering focused on the San Fernando Valley river area in California. Individuals and businesses are not eligible, and projects must fit the geographic and program scope; award amounts and deadlines are not stated here.