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Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $375K

This State Department (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) program funds U.S. presentation at international art biennales, exposing foreign audiences to American art that reflects U.S. values and fosters dialogue. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. The award is fixed at $375,000.

U.S. Mission to Austria · $5K–$24.5K

The Austrian-American Partnership Fund supports projects that strengthen collaboration and dialogue between Austria and the United States, such as work on foreign policy understanding, shared transnational threats, cultural exchange, and innovation. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, plus public and private educational institutions and individuals, based in Austria, Europe, or the U.S. with proven program experience. Awards range from about $5,000 to $24,500, decided on a rolling basis subject to available funds. Projects showing long-term sustainability receive priority.

U.S. Mission to Tunisia · $500–$25K

The U.S. Embassy to Libya's Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program funds projects that build community, promote social good, and strengthen U.S.-Libya understanding through arts, youth leadership, STEAM, and similar themes. All grantees must have nonprofit status; eligible applicants include civil-society groups, NGOs, cultural and academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference goes to Libyan NGOs or partnerships that build Libyan capacity. Awards range from about $500 up to a maximum of $25,000.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Albania Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program. Embassy small-grant programs of this type typically fund local nonprofits, NGOs, and civil-society organizations with small awards, but specific eligibility, amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Review the official program announcement when it is released.

U.S. Mission to China · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to China Small Grant Program. Embassy small-grant programs typically fund nonprofits, NGOs, and civil-society organizations (and sometimes individuals) with small awards, but eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published. Check the official program notice when it is released before applying.

Illinois Arts Council · $9K–$43K

An Illinois Arts Council grant supporting public radio and television, with awards ranging from $9,000 to $43,000, but no eligibility criteria or project description is listed here. Applicants should confirm with the Illinois Arts Council whether this is limited to licensed public broadcasting stations or open more broadly.

State Treasurer's Office · $100K–$250K

California's Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program, run by the State Treasurer's Office, provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools, with priority given to schools opening in the current fiscal year. This is loan financing, not a grant, is limited to California charter schools (nonprofit or public agency structures), and requires a credit evaluation process.

U.S. Mission to the United Nations · $5K–$15K

Open to individuals, registered nonprofits, think tanks, civil society/NGOs, educational institutions, and governmental institutions based in Geneva or abroad, this US Mission Geneva Small Grants Program funds projects that promote US policy priorities at international organizations, such as lectures, exhibitions, exchanges, workshops, or public awareness campaigns. Awards range roughly from $5,000 to $15,000, all projects must include a US element or connection, and for-profit or commercial entities are not eligible. Cost-sharing is encouraged but not required.

U.S. Mission to Egypt · Amount varies

This forecasted U.S. Mission to Egypt program (Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, AFCP 2020 small grants) funds the preservation of cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditional cultural expression. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing. AFCP programs typically support nonprofits, museums, and cultural institutions and are geographically focused on the host country (Egypt); confirm eligibility in the full notice.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This forecasted U.S. Mission to Albania program offers small grants for projects countering violent extremism (FY2023). Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing; U.S. embassy small-grants programs typically target local nonprofits, civil society organizations, and sometimes individuals, and are geographically focused on the host country (Albania). Review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and whether U.S. or foreign organizations may apply.

U.S. Mission to Egypt · Amount varies

This forecasted U.S. Mission to Egypt program (Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, AFCP 2020 small grants) funds the preservation of cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditional forms of cultural expression. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing. AFCP programs typically support nonprofits, museums, cultural institutions, and similar organizations, and are geographically focused on the host country (Egypt); review the full notice for confirmed eligibility.

U.S. Mission to the United Nations · $1K–$100K

Open to both individuals and organizations (nonprofits, think-tanks, civil society, NGOs, nonprofit educational institutions, and foreign public/UN entities), this U.S. Mission to the United Nations–Geneva small grants program funds projects advancing U.S. multilateral policy priorities such as human rights, humanitarian response, global health, climate action, UN transparency, and gender. For-profit and commercial entities are not eligible. Projects should target international audiences and have a presence in or be carried out in Geneva. Awards range from about $1,000 to $100,000.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This forecasted U.S. Mission to Albania program (Meet the Corner, FY2024) appears to be a small public-diplomacy grant supporting local community engagement projects. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing. U.S. embassy small-grants programs typically target local nonprofits, civil society groups, and sometimes individuals, and are geographically focused on the host country (Albania); review the full notice for confirmed eligibility.

State Water Resources Control Board · $1–$300K

Open only to local public agencies in California -- nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are not eligible. Funds planning studies (feasibility work, not construction) for recycled water treatment, storage, groundwater recharge, or indirect potable reuse projects, with awards from $1 to $300,000; operations and maintenance costs are not covered. All community types, including disadvantaged communities, may apply.

Tahoe Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for near-shore environmental improvement projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin, particularly managing aquatic invasive species or improving public access to sovereign land. The program allocates approximately $350,000 annually, so awards are likely modest relative to total demand. Geographic scope is limited to the Lake Tahoe Basin in California.

Human Services · $5K–$25K

This Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Planning Grant offers awards between $5,000 and $25,000 to support local planning around juvenile justice diversion. Eligibility and program details are not specified in the listing — confirm with IDHS before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $50K

Only accredited two- and four-year U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges) may apply to this NSF National I-Corps Teams program, acting on behalf of their faculty; individuals, nonprofits, and businesses cannot apply directly. It funds NSF-supported researchers with entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and roughly $50,000 to assess the commercial potential of deep-technology inventions from foundational research. Multiple awards based on the same core technology generally are not supported, and international branch campuses require special justification.

Environmental Protection · $20K–$50K

This is a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program from a state Environmental Protection agency, with awards ranging from $20,000 to $50,000, but no eligibility criteria or project description is listed. Given the program name, it is likely aimed at water utilities or local governments, but applicants should confirm with the funder directly.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA R13 grant to support conferences and scientific meetings related to FDA's mission; clinical trials are not allowed. Such awards typically go to nonprofit and academic organizations that host relevant scientific gatherings and are usually modest in size. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.

Natural Resources · Up to $150K

This Illinois Department of Natural Resources operational grant (FY26) funds entities specifically named in the state's annual appropriation bill (line-item/Member Initiatives), covering local governments, units of government, educational facilities, and not-for-profit organizations, with awards up to $150,000. Because eligibility is limited to entities already designated in the budget bill, organizations not named there cannot apply on their own initiative. No deadline is listed.