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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).

State Water Resources Control Board · $1–$15M

This program is open to California local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public utilities, state-recognized Native American tribes, and mutual water companies. The State Water Resources Control Board funds construction (and, for large-scale projects, planning and design) of recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, and related water-reuse infrastructure, with awards ranging from $1 up to $15 million. Operation and maintenance costs are not eligible, but all community types, including non-disadvantaged and disadvantaged, may apply. The application deadline is July 1, 2027.

Off of Temp & Disability Assi · Up to $30M

New York's Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants, run by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, funds governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations to provide work-focused education and training services to low-income New Yorkers receiving SNAP benefits, with awards up to $30,000,000. The program reimburses only half of eligible contract payments with SNAP Employment & Training funds, meaning applicants must contribute matching non-federal resources for the rest. The deadline is July 22, 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.

Community & Economic Development · From $500K

The Solar for Schools Program funds solar energy system installation for Pennsylvania schools, including school districts, charter schools, career and technical schools, trade schools, and community colleges, covering equipment purchase, permits, energy storage, and utility interconnection costs. Grants start at a minimum of $500,000, making this a large-award program limited strictly to educational institutions.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $475K

This State Department (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) program funds U.S. presentation at international architecture biennales, showcasing American architectural designs to foreign audiences in support of U.S. foreign policy. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. The award is fixed at $475,000.

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · $1M–$10M

The State Department TIP Office invites applications for international projects to combat human trafficking by prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing trafficking, aligned with U.S. strategy and country-specific recommendations. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Awards are large, ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · $500K–$8M

The State Department TIP Office's Program to End Modern Slavery funds development, testing, evaluation, and scaling of evidence-based anti-trafficking interventions tied to U.S. national security and economic priorities. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Awards are large, ranging from $500,000 to $8,000,000.

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · $5M–$10M

The State Department TIP Office's Child Protection Compact program funds multi-year projects to combat all forms of child trafficking in a recipient country, focused on prosecuting traffickers, caring for child victims, and prevention. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Awards are large, ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.

Air Resources Board · Up to $10M

Open to nonprofits and public agencies in California to serve as the administering partner for a statewide e-bike incentive program targeting low-income consumers; it funds one selected grantee organization rather than individual e-bike purchasers directly. Maximum award is up to $10 million. Note the listed application deadline (May 2022) has passed, so applicants should confirm whether this solicitation has reopened before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity, Comprehensive Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health (CPACH), using the U54 center-grant mechanism with clinical trials optional. The U54 mechanism is generally aimed at partnerships between research-intensive and minority-serving institutions, so eligibility is typically narrow and institution-based; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. U54 center awards are usually large. Review the official notice when it posts.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/NIGMS limited-competition opportunity (P30 center grant) to support mature synchrotron resources for structural biology, with clinical trials not allowed. As a limited competition using the P30 center mechanism, eligibility is restricted to specific designated institutions or existing resource holders, so most applicants will not qualify. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Natural Resources · $30K–$2M

Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant funding invasive carp removal and monitoring activities in the Upper Mississippi River. Awards range from $30,000 to $2,000,000.

Construction of State Home Facilities · $260K–$275M

Only state and tribal governments may apply to the VA's State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program; private organizations, religious or nonprofit groups, and individuals are explicitly not eligible. Awards range from about $260,000 to $275 million for constructing or improving state veterans' home facilities. The program is subject to Build America, Buy America domestic-sourcing requirements and to VA discretion to exclude applicants that do not align with current federal grantmaking priorities, so review the full announcement carefully.

Economic Development Administration · $100K–$30M

The Economic Development Administration's FY 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs fund a wide range of economic development needs, from planning and technical assistance to infrastructure construction in distressed communities, with awards roughly between $100,000 and $30 million. Eligible applicants include economic development districts, Indian tribes, states and local governments and their subdivisions, institutions of higher education, and public or private nonprofits acting in cooperation with a local government; individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible. Review the full NOFO for investment priorities and any cost-share requirements.

Department of Health Care Services · Amount varies

California nonprofit organizations operating DHCS-licensed residential substance use disorder (SUD) facilities can apply for funding to initiate or expand medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services for opioid and stimulant use disorders. Award size depends on facility bed count: up to $250,000 for 16 beds or fewer, $350,000 for up to 50 beds, and $550,000 for 51+ beds; facilities without IMS certification must work with a Center of Excellence to obtain it as part of the process.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Up to $700K

NASA's National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program funds STEM education and workforce-development activities, with awards up to roughly $700,000. Eligibility is highly restricted: only designated Space Grant Lead Institutions (the lead institution of each state's Space Grant Consortium) may apply, so most organizations and individuals cannot apply directly. All proposers and participants must register in NASA's NSPIRES system, and proposals are submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official.