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Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

California's Wildlife Conservation Board offers this Inland Wetland Conservation Program for nonprofit organizations, local and state public agencies, federal agencies, and tribal governments to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands and wildlife-friendly habitat. Projects must be in California's Central Valley region (roughly Red Bluff to Bakersfield, across nine specified basins). Funding is geographically restricted to that area, and award amounts and deadlines are not specified in this listing.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · $50K–$2M

The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy offers this grant for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to fund multi-benefit projects along the Lower Los Angeles River (a defined 19-mile corridor from Vernon to Long Beach) that improve the environment, water resiliency, and community health. Awards range from roughly $50,000 to $2 million, and a cost-share is considered in the review. Applications run in two phases (a concept proposal, then a full application), and projects are geographically limited to the specified river area.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

California's Department of Fish and Wildlife offers this Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to fund water quality, river, and watershed protection and restoration projects of statewide importance located outside the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Projects must align with the California Water Action Plan goals. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified in this listing.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant funds a national training initiative for the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) network. Eligibility for UCEDD-related awards is typically limited to designated University Centers and closely affiliated organizations, making it narrow. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so confirm details in the official notice.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant ('PNS: Empowering Individuals') supports programs that empower people with disabilities or older adults, consistent with ACL's mission. Awards of this type typically go to nonprofits, state and tribal agencies, and disability/aging-services organizations rather than to individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so check the official notice for full details.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Democracy Commission Small Grants opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Albania, which funds civil-society, governance, and democratic-development projects in Albania. These programs are generally open to local nonprofits, NGOs, and civil-society groups, typically with a focus on or presence in Albania. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so consult the full notice before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant supports technical assistance, resource development, and program coordination to strengthen aging services for minority populations. Awards of this type generally go to nonprofits, universities, and similar organizations with relevant national capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so confirm details in the official notice.

U.S. Mission to Serbia · Amount varies

This is a forecasted opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Serbia (Embassy Belgrade Public Affairs Section) for a university partnership. No eligibility details, funding amounts, or deadline have been published yet, so it is not open for applications. Check back for the full notice of funding opportunity.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I opportunity from the Administration for Community Living. SBIR Phase I grants are restricted to U.S. small businesses (for-profit) meeting SBA size and ownership rules and fund early-stage feasibility research. Specific funding amounts and deadlines are not yet posted; note SBIR programs commonly require the company to be U.S.-owned and that work be performed in the U.S.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

California's Department of Fish and Wildlife offers this Proposition 68 grant for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to fund river and stream restoration in the Klamath-Trinity Watershed, including floodplain reconnection, riparian habitat restoration, and upper-watershed forest and meadow protection. Funding is limited to projects in that specific Northern California watershed. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified in this listing.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC cooperative agreement (U60) to fund state Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Programs. Eligibility for these awards is typically restricted to state health departments and similar state government agencies, making it narrow. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not yet published, so review the official notice when it is released.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA opportunity for applied regulatory science research to evaluate and treat the cardiotoxicity of oncology therapeutics. No eligibility details, funding amounts, or deadline have been published yet, so it is not currently open for applications. Watch for the full notice before preparing a proposal.

FAA-COE-JAMS · $0–$20M

This FAA Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials (JAMS) opportunity is restricted to member universities of the Center of Excellence, so most applicants will not be eligible. It funds research on composites and advanced materials for aircraft safety and certification, with awards potentially up to about $20 million across the program. The program is built around academic-industry-government cost-sharing partnerships, so expect a matching/cost-share expectation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH cooperative agreement (UG3/UH3, clinical trial optional) under PRIMED-AI to support translating AI/predictive models into clinical use. Awards of this type typically go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with qualified investigators, not to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so consult the official notice before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH HEAL Initiative grant (IMPOWR BEACON Center) supporting integrated management of chronic pain and opioid use disorder for whole-person recovery. NIH center awards of this type generally go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with qualified investigators, not to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when released.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC global-health grant to improve global health security in Cote d'Ivoire through collaboration with local partners. Eligibility for these awards typically favors organizations with an in-country presence or established local partnerships in Cote d'Ivoire, making it narrow and geographically focused. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice before applying.

Centers for Disease Control-PHIC · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) CDC opportunity to strengthen public health systems and services through national partnerships that improve and protect the nation's health. Such awards typically go to national nonprofit organizations and associations with the capacity to support public health agencies across the country, so eligibility is likely narrow. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH research project grant (U01) on ancient DNA for Modern Genomics, with clinical trials not allowed. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been released yet; based on the title it is aimed at research institutions conducting genomics research. Check the official NIH listing for full details when it is posted.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus (M3X) program funds fundamental research on bidirectional interaction between humans and intelligent engineered systems (robots, smart environments, VR rehabilitation) in physics-based settings. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type, though NSF research grants in practice are dominated by universities and research organizations; review the full solicitation for any clarifications. No specific award amount or deadline is stated here.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

California's Wildlife Conservation Board funds land acquisitions for conservation, open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. Acquisitions are made on a willing-seller basis at appraised fair market value in coordination with CDFW, and the evaluation process typically takes 6 to 12 months. Individuals and businesses are not eligible, and the focus is on California conservation lands; no fixed award amount or deadline is given.