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Naval Supply Systems Command · Amount varies

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.

Washington Headquarters Services · $50K–$20M

The Department of War Cyber Service Academy funds accredited U.S. institutions of higher education to run institution-based scholarship programs in cyber-related disciplines, with awards from $50,000 up to $20 million. Eligibility is restricted to institutions formally designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program; schools without that designation cannot apply. Proposals may also request modest support for faculty development, lab improvements, and curriculum. Review Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for complete eligibility requirements.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · $200K–$10M

This Army Research Office program funds collaborative basic research (mechanical, mathematical, physical, life, and materials sciences, among others) conducted jointly by ARO scientific staff and outside institutions, with awards ranging from $200,000 to $10,000,000. It is limited to institutions of higher education with recognized research capability in the listed scientific fields; individual applicants and non-academic organizations are not described as eligible. The deadline is not imminent (2030).

Idaho Field Office · Up to $3M

This Department of Energy program awards cooperative agreements (up to $3,000,000) to accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities to administer nuclear-energy-related scholarships and fellowships on behalf of selected students; the funding is not given directly to individual students or businesses. Eligibility is limited to private and public/state institutions of higher education. The deadline is not imminent (2030).

National Park Service · $300K–$15M

The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program funds land acquisition and the development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying urban and tribal areas, with awards from $300,000 to $15 million. Only State and Territorial Lead Agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, and Alaska Native corporations may apply directly; local governments, park districts, and Native Hawaiian organizations must apply as sub-recipients through a State/Territorial Lead Agency or Tribal Government. Projects must be in a qualifying area (an urban area of 25,000+ population or a tribal/Native community area), require a dollar-for-dollar 50% non-federal match, and must protect the site for public recreation in perpetuity.

National Park Service · $250K–$3M

The National Park Service's Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) funds outdoor recreation land acquisition near military installations, with awards from $250,000 to $3 million. Only State and Territorial Lead Agencies (the LWCF agency designated in each state and territory) may apply directly; other state agencies, federally recognized tribes, and local governments must apply through their State or Territorial Lead Agency as sub-recipients. This is a narrow program: projects must include land acquisition, sit within a designated REPI Partnership Opportunity Area or Sentinel Landscape, carry a military commander's letter of support, and protect the site for public recreation in perpetuity. It also requires a dollar-for-dollar (50%) match, though Department of War REPI funds may be used to meet that cost-share.

Environmental Protection · Up to $350K

Restricted to Qualified Well Pluggers — licensed contractors, not general nonprofits or businesses — under Act 136 of 2022. Up to $350,000 in federal funds is available to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across Pennsylvania that pose health, safety, or environmental risks. Applications may be submitted through June 30, 2031.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Partnership Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in multi-year projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. As a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct grant, applicants should confirm exactly how nonprofits participate in the program.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Enterprise Zone Tax Credit provides tax incentives to businesses and private for-profit companies that invest in rehabilitating, expanding, or improving buildings or land within designated enterprise zones. Nonprofits are not listed as eligible applicants for this particular program, unlike other Neighborhood Assistance Program tracks. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania venture investment program provides risk capital intended to help build a technology-based economy in the state, with not-for-profit organizations and community groups listed as the eligible applicant types. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out with no urgency to apply.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (Special Program Priorities track) is a tax credit encouraging businesses to invest in projects improving distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm program mechanics before applying.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages business investment in projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how funds reach their organization.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in charitable food projects that improve distressed areas; eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out with no urgency. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how the funds reach their organization.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Video Game Production Tax Credit is a Pennsylvania state tax credit available only to video game production companies operating in the Commonwealth. It is not a cash grant but a credit against state tax liability, and eligibility is restricted to this single, narrow industry category. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This is a tax credit, not a grant, restricted to qualified taxpayers operating facilities that generate electricity from coal refuse, control acid gases, and use the resulting ash to reclaim mining-affected sites. It is not a general funding source for nonprofits, small businesses, or researchers outside this specific industry. No credit amount or deadline is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

PA Manufacturing Training to Career funds workforce training programs that help companies build a skilled manufacturing workforce. Eligible applicants are technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and nonprofit organizations, rather than manufacturing companies applying directly. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program is a Pennsylvania tax credit authorized under Act 84 of 2016 to support concert rehearsals and tours held in the state. Eligibility details are not specified in the listing beyond this niche entertainment-industry focus, and no award amount is listed, so applicants should confirm specifics directly with the state program.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Municipal Assistance Program (Shared Services and Planning) funds Pennsylvania counties and municipalities to plan and implement shared services and community planning initiatives, emphasizing intergovernmental cooperation. Only local government entities are eligible; nonprofits, businesses, and individuals do not qualify. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Eligible applicants are businesses, municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment/industrial development authorities, and other for-profit entities involved in site development — general nonprofits and individuals are not the intended audience. It provides grants and loans as gap financing to make strategic sites in Pennsylvania construction-ready for businesses that are relocating or expanding. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Community & Economic Development · Up to $400K

This Pennsylvania program capitalizes Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and community-based Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) with up to $400,000 in extended-term funding, which they in turn use to make low-interest loans to minority-owned businesses. Direct small businesses cannot apply; only CDFIs and RLFs are eligible applicants, making this a narrow, intermediary-focused program.