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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.

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.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · $750K–$3.5M

Eligibility is limited to a single national 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than higher-education institutions) with documented rural capacity-building experience across at least eight HUD federal regions within the last ten years. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible. The program funds capacity building for rural housing and community-development organizations, with awards from about $750,000 to $3.5 million. The multi-region experience requirement makes this restrictive.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · $1M–$42M

Eligibility is limited to three named 501(c)(3) organizations (Enterprise Community Partners, LISC, and Habitat for Humanity International); their affiliates, local offices, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships cannot compete. The program builds the capacity of community development and affordable-housing organizations, with awards ranging widely from about $1 million to $42 million. Other organizations may only seek pass-through funding from these three grantees.

National Endowment for the Arts · $10K–$100K

The National Endowment for the Arts' Grants for Arts Projects funds project-based arts work across many disciplines. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribes; individuals, for-profits, fiscally sponsored entities, state arts agencies, and regional arts organizations are not eligible. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 and require a 1:1 cost share (match).

National Institute of Corrections · $0–$175K

Open to nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profits), and institutions of higher education; all recipients, including for-profits, must waive any profit or fee, and 501(c)(3) proof or a tribal resolution is required. Foreign governments and international organizations are not eligible. This National Institute of Corrections program funds a 36-hour security-audit training program in which teams conduct hands-on prison security audits and produce findings reports. The maximum award is about $175,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.

U.S. Mission to Algeria · $5K–$75K

Eligibility is limited to nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. This U.S. Mission to Algeria program funds a competition to catalyze U.S.-Algerian collaboration in innovation, commerce, entrepreneurship, AI, and English language development, targeting Algerian students, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Awards range from roughly $5,000 to $75,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.

National Endowment for the Arts · $820K

This NEA program selects a single organization (a 'Cooperator') to help coordinate the 2027 National Heritage Fellowships Awards events, including an awards ceremony, showcases, and video vignettes, as a roughly $820,000 cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments. The federal government will be substantially involved in the project. This is a single-award production/coordination opportunity, not a general grant.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $600K–$700K

This State Department (INL) program funds work to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to combat transnational criminal organizations and related corruption, with awards roughly $600,000 to $700,000. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations and U.S.-based educational institutions with 501(c)(3) tax status. The work is country-specific and focused on law enforcement and anti-corruption capacity building. Review the full announcement's Section C for complete eligibility details.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $400K–$500K

This State Department (INL) program funds work to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's anti-money-laundering system and capacity to investigate and prosecute financial crime linked to transnational criminal organizations, with awards roughly $400,000 to $500,000. Eligibility includes U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations and U.S.-based educational institutions with 501(c)(3) status, as well as U.S. for-profit organizations. The work is country-specific. Review the full announcement's Section C for complete eligibility details.

National Endowment for the Arts · $400K–$2.5M

The National Endowment for the Arts Partnership Agreement grants go to the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies and the six regional arts organizations. Eligibility is narrow: only state governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than higher-education institutions) qualify, and in practice these awards are made to the designated state arts agencies and regional arts organizations. Awards range from about $400,000 to $2.5M. This is not a general-purpose grant for individual nonprofits or arts groups.

Agricultural Marketing Service · $250K–$1M

This USDA Agricultural Marketing Service program funds collaborative multi-state partnerships that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops through projects addressing regional or national issues such as food safety, plant pests and disease, research, and marketing. Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribal governments, state governments, public and state-controlled higher-education institutions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Projects must benefit two or more states or territories. Awards range from about $250,000 to $1,000,000.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $100K–$4M

NSF Major Research Instrumentation program funding the acquisition or development of multi-user research instruments. Eligibility is limited to US institutions of higher education and US not-for-profit, non-degree-granting research organizations with 501(c)(3) status; for-profit firms can participate only as subaward partners and cannot apply directly. Awards range from about $100,000 up to $4,000,000. This is narrowly scoped to research institutions and large in size.

Munitions Directorate · Up to $750M

A Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate) Broad Agency Announcement for research on air-delivered effects. Eligible applicants include public and private higher-education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, and small businesses. The listed maximum is very large, up to about $750,000,000, though actual awards depend on the specific proposal and topic. This is a defense research solicitation requiring relevant technical capability, not a fit for general nonprofits or individuals.

DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants · $0–$6M

This FAA program funds aviation research grants and cooperative agreements supporting civil aviation and commercial space transportation, across topics like air traffic technology, aviation safety, weather, airports, and human factors, with awards up to about $6 million. Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institutions other than higher-education institutions. It is not open to individuals or businesses, and applicant eligibility can vary with the nature of the research proposed. This is a large-award program aimed at universities and nonprofit research organizations.

Naval Supply Systems Command · $0

This Naval Postgraduate School opportunity funds basic and applied STEM research (not hardware procurement or development of a specific system). Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than universities, so it is restricted to academic and nonprofit research organizations. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a white paper to NPS for feedback before submitting a full proposal through Grants.gov. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP-SPP) is a state tax-credit program that encourages businesses to invest in projects improving distressed areas. It is open to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, which typically partner with contributing businesses that receive the tax credit. Award amounts are not specified; this program is limited to Pennsylvania and to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits, so review the program guidelines for project and geographic requirements.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Assistance Program Charitable Food Program (NAP-CFP) is a state tax-credit program that encourages businesses to invest in projects improving distressed areas, with a charitable food focus. It is open to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, which generally partner with contributing businesses that claim the tax credit. Award amounts are not stated; eligibility is limited to Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, so check the guidelines for specific project requirements.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Assistance Program Neighborhood Partnership Program (NAP-NPP) is a state tax-credit program that encourages businesses to invest in long-term projects improving distressed areas. It is open to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, which typically partner with contributing businesses that receive the tax credit. Award amounts are not stated; eligibility is limited to Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, so review the program guidelines for partnership and project requirements.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) is a state tax-credit program that encourages businesses to invest in projects improving distressed areas. It is open to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, which generally partner with contributing businesses that claim the tax credit. Award amounts are not stated; eligibility is limited to Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, so check the program guidelines for project and geographic requirements.