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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage
UnofficialNo deadline listedWildlife 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.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalBroad eligibilityCost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities
UnofficialNo deadline listedCA 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.
Small businessGovernment / tribalBroad eligibilityIllinois Public Radio and Television
UnofficialNo deadline listedIllinois 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.
Large awardDental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network: Administrative and Resource Center
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to operate the Administrative and Resource Center for a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network. It is intended for research institutions with the capacity to coordinate a national practice-based research network. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityDrinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
UnofficialNo deadline listedState 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.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityFlexible Funding Model-Infrastructure Development and Maintenance for State Manufactured Food Regulatory Programs (U2F) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U2F) using a flexible funding model to support infrastructure for state manufactured-food regulatory programs; clinical trials are not allowed. It is generally intended for state government agencies that regulate manufactured food. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityProposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)
UnofficialNo deadline listedSan 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.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalBroad eligibilityExploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/NIAMS opportunity supporting exploratory clinical trial grants in arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. It is intended for researchers and institutions conducting early-stage clinical trials in these areas. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityAfrican Medical Devices Regulatory Harmonization Program
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA opportunity supporting harmonization of medical device regulation across African countries. Awards of this type typically go to organizations or institutions with international regulatory and public-health capacity, and a U.S.-based eligibility or partnership requirement may apply once details are posted. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so applicants should monitor for the full announcement.
Narrow eligibilityUSDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)
ForecastedNo deadline listedBureau of Land Management · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) Joint Fire Science Program opportunity run jointly by USDA and the U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management) to fund wildland fire science research. It typically suits researchers and institutions working on fire management and ecology. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so applicants should monitor for the full solicitation.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalLead Service Line Inventory Grant Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedEnvironmental 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.
Small awardHIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Network Statistical and Data Management Centers
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to operate Statistical and Data Management Centers for the HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Networks. It is intended for research institutions with strong biostatistics and clinical data management capacity. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, and these large coordinating-center awards are typically substantial; interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNanoscale Interactions
No deadline listedU.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.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityExposomic Contributions to ADRD Pathology and Resilience
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity focused on how environmental exposures (the exposome) contribute to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias pathology and resilience. It is research-oriented and would typically suit universities, research institutions, and scientists with relevant expertise. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so applicants should monitor for the full announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesWilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Children and Families - ORR · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) Office of Refugee Resettlement (Administration for Children and Families) opportunity, the Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program, which supports refugee employment and self-sufficiency services. It typically suits nonprofits, states, and tribal or community organizations serving refugee populations. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalNarrow eligibilityFDA Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood 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.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesResearchersSmall awardEnding the HIV/HCV Epidemics in Indian Country
ForecastedNo deadline listedIndian Health Service · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) Indian Health Service opportunity focused on ending HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) epidemics in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Eligibility is typically limited to tribes, tribal organizations, and entities serving Indian Country. Funding amounts and deadlines have not yet been posted, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.
Government / tribalNonprofitsNarrow eligibilityNetwork of the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Libraries (UG4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/National Library of Medicine opportunity to operate Regional Medical Libraries within the Network of the National Library of Medicine; clinical trials are not allowed under this UG4 mechanism. It is intended for institutions such as academic medical or research libraries with the capacity to serve a region. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.
Schools & universitiesResearchersNarrow eligibilityVolunteer Fire Assistance - Cooperative Forestry Assistance
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural 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.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityCHFFA Bond Financing Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedState 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.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyLarge awardNarrow eligibility