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Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

This California housing program funds predevelopment, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, plus homelessness services like rapid rehousing and shelter operations. It's restricted to public agencies — cities, counties, and other government entities — so nonprofits, businesses, and individuals can't apply directly. No award amount is specified.

Environmental Protection · Up to $35K

This Illinois EPA grant (FY27) reimburses units of local government up to $35,000 for costs of running a residential sharps (needle) collection program, including advertising, educational materials, collection containers, and disposal fees. Only local government units that are pre-qualified through the state's GATA Grantee Portal with an approved Internal Control Questionnaire are eligible; nonprofits and businesses cannot apply, and only residential (not business) sharps waste is covered. The deadline is March 1, 2027.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $100K–$750K

An NSF program funding research on the coupling, energetics, and dynamics of the upper atmosphere, including ground- and space-based observations and modeling. Eligibility is relatively broad: U.S. for-profit organizations including small businesses, nonprofit non-academic research organizations, higher-education institutions, and federally recognized Tribal Nations may apply. Awards run roughly $100,000 to $750,000. While the entity types are broad, the work is specialized atmospheric science suited to research-capable applicants.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $300K–$1M

An NSF program funding development and testing of innovative approaches to STEM graduate education. Eligible applicants are U.S. two- and four-year higher-education institutions (including community colleges), certain nonprofit non-academic research/education organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. Awards run roughly $300,000 to $1,000,000. This is geared to colleges, universities, and education-focused nonprofits rather than small businesses or individuals.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies

A U.S. Army (West Point / U.S. Military Academy) Broad Agency Announcement soliciting basic and applied research and analysis across science, engineering, education, policy, ethics, history, and economics. Eligibility is broad, including higher-education institutions, nonprofits, state and local governments, for-profit organizations (large and small businesses), and foreign organizations/public entities, with no restriction on place of performance. No award amount is specified, and funding depends on the specific proposal. Proposals must advance the state of the art or basic knowledge rather than target specific devices.

Food and Drug Administration · Up to $200K

This FDA cooperative agreement funds state and academic partners to strengthen antibiotic-resistance surveillance in retail food specimens as part of the NARMS program. Eligibility is broad, spanning universities, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), small and large businesses, and state, local, and tribal governments. Awards range up to $200,000.

Food and Drug Administration · Up to $300K

This FDA cooperative agreement funds state animal food safety programs working toward or maintaining full implementation of national inspection standards, with optional add-ons for mutual-reliance partnerships. It's restricted to state programs that already hold an active FDA inspectional contract and a valid prior agreement — a narrow, technical bar that rules out most nonprofits and businesses. Awards go up to $300,000 depending on funding track and tier.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds open-science work such as research data management, cyberinfrastructure, and scientific publication models that make research data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profit non-academic research organizations, federally recognized tribal nations, and certain federal agencies and FFRDCs. No award amount is listed.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF solicitation funds Antarctic research that requires logistical fieldwork support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP), spanning Earth systems, biological, geochemical, and physical sciences. Eligible applicants are limited to U.S.-based non-profit non-academic research organizations (such as museums, observatories, and research laboratories), accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations; individuals and businesses are not among the listed eligible submitters. Available USAP logistical support is currently limited due to facility maintenance, so applicants should follow the solicitation's guidance. Award amounts are not specified.

AGRICULTURE & MARKETS · Up to $67M

This New York State Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grant funds governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations to help cover the cost of establishing perpetual agricultural conservation easements on farmland at risk of conversion to non-farm uses, with awards up to $67,000,000. Projects must align with an adopted county or municipal agricultural and farmland protection plan. The deadline is June 1, 2027.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (R61/R33) phased opportunity funds mechanistic research to advance precision probiotic therapies, beginning with an exploratory phase to identify person-specific factors and a second phase to test them in animal models or human subjects, over a combined period of up to five years. Eligible applicants are U.S. research organizations including universities, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are not eligible to apply, though some foreign components are allowed. Transition between phases depends on meeting milestones. It is intended for established research teams, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (R33) opportunity funds mechanistic research to advance precision probiotic therapies by characterizing person-specific factors that affect probiotic responses, using animal models or human subjects. Eligible applicants are U.S. research organizations including universities, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are not eligible to apply, though some foreign components are allowed. It expects supportive preliminary data and is intended for established research teams, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This HUD notice of intent previews a future opportunity inviting unsolicited research proposals on housing and community development priorities such as affordability, homelessness, and housing stability. Eligible applicants are philanthropic entities (including 501(c)(3) foundations and public charities), other federal agencies, state or local governments, Indian tribes, tribally-designated housing entities, and colleges or universities; individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible, and no profit may be earned. Note a significant disqualifier: projects must include matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of total project cost. Award amounts are not specified in the notice.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH BRAIN Initiative (U01) program funds development of next-generation sensors and bioelectronic devices that synchronize with brain recordings to build computational models of human and animal behavior. Eligible applicants are research organizations including universities, colleges, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; it targets established research and technology-development teams, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified. Confirm program-specific eligibility in the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NIDCD, R21) opportunity is a planned re-issue to support early-stage dissemination and implementation research in hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. For this announcement foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are eligible to apply, but NIH will not issue awards involving foreign subawards/subcontracts unless submitted under a specifically designated international-collaboration announcement. Note the announcement states applications are not being solicited at this time, so it is a notice of intent rather than an open call. It is intended for research institutions, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified.

State Board of Elections · Amount varies

This grant is restricted to Illinois county clerks and executive directors who administer elections; no other organizations or individuals are eligible to apply. Funds cover maintenance and other costs of connecting the local voter registration system to the state's centralized statewide system, plus related election security costs. The award amount is not specified in the posting.

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

Illinois' Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (SFY27) is a state-funded program supporting local government planning, training, and exercises for off-site disaster response near a nuclear power plant. Funding is limited to local governmental entities located within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone around a nuclear facility, so most organizations outside that specific geographic zone are not eligible. The deadline is June 30, 2027.

Commerce And Econ Opp · $250K–$25M

This Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity program funds business attraction to prime development sites, with awards ranging from $250,000 up to $25 million. The listing does not specify eligible applicant types or a detailed scope, so applicants should confirm eligibility directly with the agency before applying. The deadline is set far out (June 2027), leaving ample time to prepare.

Environmental Protection · Amount varies

Open only to Pennsylvania counties for preparing municipal waste management plans, related studies and siting research, environmental mediation, and feasibility studies for waste processing or composting facilities (excludes waste-to-energy combustion facilities). Counties can request up to $75,000 per year, covering up to 80% of approved costs, after consulting their DEP Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator. Applications may be submitted anytime through June 30, 2027.

Environmental Protection · Amount varies

Open only to Pennsylvania counties (not municipalities, nonprofits, or businesses) for educational programs on household battery management. Counties can request up to $75,000 every two years, covering up to 80% of approved project costs, and must first meet with their DEP Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator. Applications may be submitted anytime through June 30, 2027.