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CA Department of Education · $50K–$203.5K

California's After School Education and Safety (ASES) program, created by Proposition 49, funds before- and after-school literacy, academic enrichment, and safety programs for K-9 students, with awards of $50,000-$203,500. Only public agencies partnering with schools are eligible, in this Round 2 of the 2025-26 RFA. The deadline is December 3, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF CREST program funds research centers at minority-serving institutions to build STEM research capacity and broaden participation. Eligibility is narrow: only MSIs that offer graduate STEM degrees and meet a 50% underrepresented-minority enrollment criterion (or primarily serve students with disabilities) may apply, and a preliminary proposal and NSF invitation are required before a full proposal. The PI must hold a full-time faculty appointment at the applying institution. No specific award amount is stated.

Office of Naval Research · $450K–$525K

This Office of Naval Research program funds research capacity-building at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions on naval-relevant science and engineering. Eligibility is narrow: only covered educational institutions (HBCUs/MIs eligible under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act, or accredited post-secondary minority institutions) may apply, the PI and all personnel must be U.S. citizens, and it is a single-PI award with no co-PIs or sub-awards. Awards range from about $450,000 to $525,000.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $5K–$150K

This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds implementation of approved state and interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species management plans. Eligibility is narrow: only states, territories, or Indian tribes (within an interstate organization) that have an approved ANS management plan may apply, with a specific named list of eligible state entities. A 25% cost-share of total project costs is required, and there is a 5% cap on administrative costs. Awards range from about $5,000 to $150,000.

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Amount varies

This FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current program funds flood mitigation for buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program in participating communities. Eligibility is narrow and government-only: states, U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments (which must apply through their state or territory). It is not available to nonprofits, businesses, or individuals directly. No specific award amount is stated in this record.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $100K–$600K

This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds implementation of aquatic invasive species management plans in the Great Lakes states. Eligibility is narrow: only a primary state natural resource agency in each Great Lakes state may apply, though that agency may designate another entity of any type to apply on its behalf. Awards range roughly from $100,000 to $600,000. Most applicants will need an existing state plan and a connection to a state natural resource agency to be eligible.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $20K–$100K

This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds development or implementation of tribal aquatic invasive species management plans in the Great Lakes Basin. Eligibility is narrow: only tribal natural resource agencies or organizations in the Great Lakes Basin may apply, though they may designate another entity of any type to apply on their behalf. Awards range roughly from $20,000 to $100,000. A relevant tribal AIS plan must exist or be developed as part of the work.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · $150K–$2.5M

This USDA NIFA Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program builds research capacity at the 1994 Land-Grant Tribal Colleges in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Eligibility is narrow: only the named list of eligible 1994 Tribal Colleges may apply. Awards range from about $150,000 to $2.5 million. It is restricted to those specific institutions, and gain-of-function research is excluded.

Finance Authority · Up to $1M

Illinois' Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program (funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act) offers up to $1,000,000 to help municipalities adopt and implement Illinois' Stretch Energy Code for more energy-efficient buildings. Eligibility is limited strictly to municipalities (cities, villages, or incorporated towns) as defined by Illinois law; non-municipal entities, including counties, nonprofits, and businesses, are not eligible to apply, though municipalities may use consultants to prepare applications. The deadline is December 31, 2026.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $20K–$923.8K

This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds interjurisdictional aquatic invasive species projects spanning Great Lakes state and tribal management plans. Eligibility is narrow: only Great Lakes states and tribes (or their designees) may apply, with one application sought from a state and tribal natural resource agency. Awards range roughly from $20,000 to about $924,000. It is aimed at state and tribal natural resource agencies.

Environmental Protection · Amount varies

Pennsylvania's Recycling Program Performance Grant funds local government recycling programs, with award amounts based on total tons recycled and the municipality's recycling rate. Only Pennsylvania municipalities with existing recycling programs are eligible. The deadline is December 31, 2026.

Environmental Protection · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania program reimburses public schools and regulated child care facilities for lead-reduction work — such as installing hydration stations or point-of-use filtration units — at water fixtures that tested above 5 ppb for lead. It's limited to schools and child care providers located in Pennsylvania; other nonprofits, businesses, and out-of-state applicants don't qualify. No award amount is specified, and funding is reimbursement-based rather than an upfront grant.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $375K

This NIH R15 (AREA) award supports small-scale research at undergraduate-focused institutions that receive limited NIH funding, with a required clinical trial. Eligibility is restricted to institutions that award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million/year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $375,000. This is narrowly targeted at less-research-intensive degree-granting institutions.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $5K–$47.5M

This NSF program supports procurement, upgrade, and operation of shared-use oceanographic facilities and equipment, primarily research vessels and related infrastructure. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations and institutions of higher education acting for their faculty. Awards range widely from about $5,000 to $47.5 million depending on the activity. Many of these facilities also receive partial support from other sources, so cost-sharing or proportional support arrangements are common; applicants should review the solicitation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Gabriella Miller Kids First X01 supports submitting pediatric cohort samples for whole genome and related sequencing to study the genetic basis of childhood cancers and congenital anomalies; no clinical trial is allowed. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations and foreign components are not eligible. This award provides sequencing at supported genomic centers rather than a cash research budget, so applicants should review the notice; no specific award amount is stated. It is aimed at research teams with existing pediatric cohorts.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds Antarctic and Southern Ocean research that does not require U.S. Antarctic Program field support, including data/sample-based studies and analogue-site work. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations, institutions of higher education acting for their faculty, and federally recognized tribal nations. It is aimed at researchers and academic or research institutions. No specific award amount is stated.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $1.2M

An NSF program funding cybersecurity research and deployment to secure scientific cyberinfrastructure, data, and workflows. Eligible applicants are U.S. higher-education institutions and certain nonprofit non-academic research/education organizations; for-profit and small businesses are not listed as eligible lead applicants. Awards reach up to about $1,200,000. This is a research grant for academic and research organizations, not for general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $1M

An NSF program funding training, education, and curriculum development to grow the workforce for advanced cyberinfrastructure and computational/data-driven research. Proposals must include a principal investigator or co-PI with expertise relevant to NSF's Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure, and the program is oriented toward research and education institutions. Awards reach up to about $1,000,000. This is a research/education-workforce grant, not a fit for general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

An NIH UE5/T32 award that funds federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes, Tribal colleges, Tribal health programs, and Tribal organizations to build graduate-level research training in AI/AN health. Eligibility is restricted to qualifying Tribal entities; foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is specified. This is a narrow opportunity limited to Tribal applicants and is not a fit for other nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

An NIH/NIGMS T32 award funding domestic institutions to run Medical Scientist Training Programs that train dual-degree (MD/PhD or equivalent) physician-scientists. Eligible applicants include domestic research institutions, minority-serving and Tribal colleges; foreign institutions and foreign components are not eligible. No award amount is specified. This is an institutional training grant for established medical/research institutions, not for general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.