Grants for Nonprofits

U.S. Mission to New Zealand · $10K–$50K

The U.S. Mission to New Zealand invites proposals to advance U.S.-Cook Islands and U.S.-Niue maritime cooperation and economic and cultural ties, with projects encouraged to build local capacity. Eligible applicants are nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and public and private institutions of higher education. Awards range from about $10,000 to $50,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates · $200K–$300K

The U.S. Mission to the UAE funds a Lunar Payload Design Challenge bringing together U.S. and UAE graduate students to develop lunar-mission technologies. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions (U.S. and foreign), and public international organizations; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only one nonprofit non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient. Awards range from about $200,000 to $300,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Bolivia · $40K

The U.S. Mission to Bolivia funds ScaleUp Bolivia, a program to help informal Bolivian businesses formalize and adopt modern (including U.S.-based) business practices. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The award is a fixed $40,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Georgia · $2K–$20K

The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi invites proposals for cultural programs that strengthen U.S.-Georgia ties, requiring a clear American component such as collaboration with American experts or institutions. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public educational institutions, individuals, and public international and governmental institutions based in the U.S. or Georgia. Awards range from about $2,000 to $20,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · $1.1M–$12M

HUD's Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) funds national and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia to purchase home sites and develop infrastructure for sweat-equity, volunteer-based affordable homeownership programs. Eligibility is restricted to qualifying national/regional nonprofits and consortia that operate across at least two states; individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible, and applicants must leverage other public and private funds. Awards are large, ranging from about $1.145 million to $12 million. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$600K

Eligibility is statutorily limited to political subdivisions of states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, Indian Health Service-affiliated health programs, and other public or private nonprofit entities including faith-based organizations. The program funds community-based substance use prevention services for communities and tribes, with awards up to about $600,000. Note that only the first 60 complete, high-quality applications will be reviewed before submissions close. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Department of Education · Amount varies

Eligibility is limited to public or private nonprofit foundations, educational or other institutions, including nonprofit institutions of higher education, state education agencies, nonprofit educational organizations, and consortia of these. The program supports the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (Fulbright-Hays) program, funding foreign language and area studies through teacher visits and study abroad; the award amount is not specified here. For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$60K

Eligibility is statutorily limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities that currently receive or have previously received Drug-Free Communities Act grant funds, so only existing/prior DFC grantees qualify. The program funds efforts to prevent and reduce underage drinking among youth and young adults ages 12 to 20, with awards up to about $60,000. Applicants without that prior DFC grant history are not eligible. The deadline is within about three weeks.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · $500K

Eligibility is limited to governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations; individuals and for-profit entities cannot be the lead applicant. Applicants must partner with a qualifying healthcare partner (such as a hospital, federally qualified health center, VA clinic, or provider group) and a letter of support is required. The program funds produce prescription projects that provide fresh fruits and vegetables to participating households to improve nutrition and reduce food insecurity, with awards up to roughly $500,000. Nonprofits that cannot accept federal funds directly must use a fiscal agent. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$545K

Eligibility is open to domestic public and private nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations; for-profit entities are not listed as eligible. The program funds comprehensive treatment and recovery services for children, adolescents, and young adults (through age 25) with substance use or co-occurring disorders and their families, with awards up to about $545,000. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$500K

Eligibility is statutorily limited to human services agencies or non-profit institutions, so for-profit and individual applicants are not eligible. The program funds evidence-based programs that promote social-emotional development and address mental health needs in infants and young children, with awards up to roughly $500,000. The deadline is within about three weeks.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · $25K–$400K

Eligibility is limited to public food program service providers, tribal organizations, and private nonprofit entities; individuals and for-profit entities cannot apply. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience in community food work, food-related job training, or reducing food insecurity. The program funds community food projects designed to become self-reliant, with awards from about $25,000 up to $400,000. Nonprofits that cannot accept federal funds directly must use a fiscal agent. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Administration for Community Living · $970K–$975K

Eligibility is broad, including states, public and private agencies and organizations (for-profits included), institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes; foreign entities are not eligible. The program funds a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center to research, develop, and evaluate AI-driven assistive and rehabilitation technologies for people with disabilities over a 60-month period, with awards around $970,000 to $975,000. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Food and Nutrition Service · $1–$4M

Eligibility is open to government agencies (state, local, territory, or tribal) and non-profit organizations; for-profit entities and individuals are not listed as eligible. The program funds point-of-purchase incentives to increase fluid milk purchases among low-income SNAP participants, with awards up to about $4 million. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$300K

Eligibility is statutorily limited to emergency medical services agencies operated by local or Tribal government (including fire-based and non-fire-based) or EMS agencies that are 501(c) tax-exempt organizations. This SAMHSA program funds rural emergency medical services training. The maximum award is about $300,000. The application deadline is July 16, 2026, which is soon.

Office of the National Coordinator · $500K–$1M

For-profit organizations and foreign institutions may participate only as consortium members or sub-recipients, and applications submitted directly by them will not be reviewed; 501(c)(4) organizations that lobby are not eligible, so the lead applicant is effectively a domestic nonprofit, academic, or similar entity. This Office of the National Coordinator program funds innovative health IT projects to address barriers to nationwide interoperability and electronic health data exchange. Awards range from roughly $500,000 to $1 million. The application deadline is July 16, 2026, which is soon.

Office on Violence Against Women · $650K–$800K

Eligibility is broad among public-interest entities: states and territories, local governments, Indian Tribal governments, courts, victim service providers, nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers; individuals and for-profit entities are not listed. The program funds court-based and court-related responses to families affected by domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child sexual abuse, including supervised visitation and civil legal assistance, with awards from about $650,000 up to $800,000. The deadline is within about three weeks.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$250K

Eligible applicants are broad, including U.S. higher-education institutions, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, U.S. territories and Pacific Island institutions, and for-profit organizations; foreign researchers must apply as subawards through an eligible U.S. entity, and investigators must be employees of an eligible entity. The program funds development of point-of-use technologies to detect harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood, with projects expected around $100,000 to $250,000 per year (not to exceed $750,000 per project). The deadline is within about three weeks.

U.S. Mission to Qatar · $10K–$100K

Eligibility is limited to entities registered or operating in Qatar: not-for-profit and community organizations, individuals who are Qatari citizens or Qatar residents, Qatar-registered educational institutions, U.S. educational institutions working with a Qatar-based affiliate, and Qatari government institutions. The program funds public diplomacy projects advancing U.S.-Qatar economic, technology, and security cooperation, with awards from about $10,000 up to $100,000. Country-specific registration in Qatar is required, so it does not fit most U.S.-only applicants. The deadline is within about three weeks.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $3M–$4M

Eligibility is unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to clarification in the full solicitation. This NSF program funds State/Territory Coordination Hubs (one per state, DC, or territory) to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across businesses, public-serving organizations, and individuals, with awards from about $3 million up to $4 million. Because only one hub is supported per state/territory, coordination with state priorities is expected. The deadline is within about three weeks.