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U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental engineering research on process systems, reaction engineering, and molecular thermodynamics, including reactor design, multi-scale modeling, and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning most entity types (including universities, businesses, and nonprofits) may submit, though NSF research awards are most commonly made to academic researchers. Funding amounts and a specific deadline are not listed, so confirm program details and proposal windows with the NSF disciplinary program officer.

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.

Commerce And Econ Opp · Up to $500K

This Illinois DCEO program under the Future Energy Jobs Act funds multi-cultural jobs initiatives, with awards up to $500,000. Eligibility and program details are not specified in the listing — confirm with DCEO before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program (RUI and ROA) supports research by faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions, helping build campus research capacity and integrate research with undergraduate education. Only accredited colleges and universities (including two-year community colleges) that have awarded 20 or fewer Ph.D./D.Sci. degrees in NSF-supported fields over the prior two academic years may submit; this is a restrictive institutional eligibility rule. Funding amounts and a fixed deadline are not listed, so contact the relevant NSF disciplinary program officer to confirm fit and timing.

Environmental Protection · Up to $100K

This is for small businesses located in Pennsylvania across manufacturing, industrial, service, and other sectors; larger companies and businesses outside PA are not eligible. It offers low-interest, fixed-rate loans up to $100,000 for equipment purchases or process changes that reduce waste, pollution, or energy use. No application deadline is listed.

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.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

California businesses, nonprofits, individuals, public agencies, and tribal governments building or expanding a manufacturing facility involving recycled feedstock, advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, or advanced transportation technologies can apply to CAEATFA for a sales and use tax exclusion on qualifying equipment purchases. This is a tax exclusion rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm it fits their funding needs; no dollar cap or deadline is specified here.

Natural Resources · $10K–$8M

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Sport Fish Restoration (Dingell-Johnson) grant administered via Illinois Natural Resources, supporting fisheries and boat access projects. Awards range from $10,000 to $8,000,000. A program description was not included in this listing.

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to this Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Consolidated Grant Program, which prioritizes projects delivering measurable climate resilience or recreational access benefits to disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations in its region. No specific award amounts or deadlines are listed, so applicants should confirm current funding rounds directly with the Conservancy.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program funds fundamental engineering research on biosensing — detecting and quantifying biological analytes using innovations across engineering, life sciences, and information technology — within NSF's Engineering Biology and Health cluster. Eligibility is unrestricted as to entity type, but NSF research grants are typically led by universities and research institutions; proposals must advance both engineering and the life sciences. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so applicants should consult the full NSF solicitation.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board's Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage program. Funds construction of wildlife crossings, removal of fish passage barriers, and related planning projects, with priority given to sites on state-identified wildlife movement or fish passage priority lists. No specific award amount or deadline is provided.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

Businesses, individuals, public agencies, and tribal governments in California may apply for this CA Energy Commission program, which provides cost-share funding to match federal geothermal energy grants (energy, science, technology, and R&D projects). No award amounts or deadlines are listed here, and applicants should consult the program's application manual for full eligibility rules and required documentation.

Illinois Arts Council · $6K–$600K

An Illinois Arts Council grant supporting public radio and television, with awards ranging from $6,000 to $600,000, 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 Water Resources Control Board · $250K–$500K

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments operating public water systems in California can apply to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning support, covering costs like feasibility studies, engineering plans, and environmental review. Small disadvantaged community water systems can receive up to $500,000 in principal forgiveness/grant funding, while other systems may only qualify for loans with subsidized interest rates rather than outright grants; applications are accepted on a continuous basis with no fixed deadline.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · $10K–$2M

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, funding multi-benefit projects along the Lower Los Angeles River (within 1.5 miles of its lower 19 miles). Awards range from $10,000 to $2 million for projects supporting community economics, health, equity, public space, and water/environmental resilience. Applications go through a two-phase process: an initial Concept Proposal followed by an invited Full Application.

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.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program funds fundamental research on how nanomaterials and nanosystems interact with biological and environmental media, part of NSF's Environmental Engineering and Sustainability cluster. Eligibility is unrestricted as to entity type, though NSF research grants in practice are led by universities and research institutions; collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so applicants should consult the full NSF solicitation for budget and submission details.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

This Illinois Natural Resources grant is restricted to government organizations — it funds financial and technical assistance for organizing, training, and equipping rural fire departments, passed through to local fire departments and training academies, and connects departments with surplus federal firefighting resources. Award amounts were not specified in the listing.

State Treasurer's Office · $1–$5B

This is a bond financing (loan) program, not a grant, for California nonprofit 501(c)(3) health facilities or public health facilities (like district hospitals) that have operated at least three years and can demonstrate fiscal soundness. Funds can cover construction, renovation, equipment, land acquisition, and refinancing, with no stated loan maximum but fees tied to the issue amount. Applicants must provide three years of audited financial statements; this is debt financing rather than a traditional award.

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.