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Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Research Studies and Career Development

Deadline 03/02/26

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path. Res...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

Grants for AIDS and HIV Related Research to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Pro...

Deadline 03/13/26 LOI Date: 02/11/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research related to AIDS and HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support multi-compone...

GrantWatch ID#: 192422
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline 03/17/26 LOI Date: 02/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to enter...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142
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Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Related to Improvements in STEM ...

Deadline 03/25/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal Nations for research projects related to improvements to the STEM graduate education system. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212811

Deadline 03/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for public service initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital expenditures for facilities, equipment, and buildings. Eligible proposals must be from organizations located in or serving Floy...

GrantWatch ID#: 219569

Cooperative Agreements to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Restore Fish Ha...

Deadline 03/31/26

Cooperative agreements to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for wildlife preservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote fish habitat ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194578

Grant to a USA Doctoral Student to Complete a Dissertation on US Politics or Public Policy

Deadline 03/31/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216277

Grants to Wisconsin and Florida Nonprofits for Health Care, Medical Research, and Children's W...

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin and Florida nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of children’s welfare, education, and medical care. Funding is intended to support programs and projects relating to disadvantaged children; medical research and trea...

GrantWatch ID#: 178587

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Activities to Strengthen Moral Values and Work Ethics

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for activities that strengthen moral values and work ethics. Primary areas of interest for funding include educational experiences for at-risk youth and scientific research. Focus areas include human services, health, religion...

GrantWatch ID#: 213298

Fellowships to USA Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Collaborative Scientifi...

Deadline 04/14/26

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 212808
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or PhD in a Related Field for Research i...

Deadline 06/05/26

Grant of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist or PhD in a related field for research in the field of psychological science. Funding is intended to support innovative studies conducted by an early-stage psychological scientist on the subjects of motiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 201180

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for device...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline 12/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy in a Varie...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy in a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicial org...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities Around the World

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, empowering underserved communities, worker's rights, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138286

Grants to Local California Governments and Jurisdictions for Coastal Environmental Research an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance H...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Advocacy, Medical Research, Education, and Arts Progra...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, children's advocacy, medical research and initiatives, and the arts. Priority is given to proposals that involve specific projects with distinct goals, and grants that will have a notable imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 155284

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding island ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Travel Costs Related to...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal governments in multiple states to travel to arts performances. Applicants in the following states are eligible to apply: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160905

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Projects and Programs in Eligible Regions in the Fields of M...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in eligible regions in the fields of mental health, healthcare, and aging. Letters of inquiry must be submitted prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that address healthcare treat...

GrantWatch ID#: 161354

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Research Centers for Science and Mathematics...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will support...

GrantWatch ID#: 161529
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 161696

Grants to Michigan K-12 Teachers for Educational Enhancement Activities in Space Science and T...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 and grants of up to $400 to Michigan K-12 teachers for professional enhancement and instructional supplies in science and technology-related fields. Funding is intended to support attendance at workshops and conferences as well as the purchase of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 162081

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate wi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canada nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support general operations and projects within the focus areas of people with...

GrantWatch ID#: 162833

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits for Capacity Building Proj...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for organizations providing programs to benefit local residents. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Research Projects that Foster Financial Well-Being

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163638
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Identify and Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, historic districts, publicly owned facilities, and historic churches and cemeteries in eligible locations for the identification and preservation of historic artifacts and sites. Funding is intended to support upcoming project...

GrantWatch ID#: 164520

Grants to California Organizations to Protect the Public from Toxic Substances

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 165034

Grants to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Ins...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions in eligible counties for economic development feasibility studies. Projects must take place in rural areas where the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165748
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Grants to Connecticut Municipalities for Activities and Projects to Protect Cultural Resources

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut municipalities for projects that protect the community's cultural resources. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, survey and inventory, conditions assessments, and public education and outreach...

GrantWatch ID#: 166153
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Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Research Institutio...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant Dire...

GrantWatch ID#: 166801

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Arts and Culture, Social Services, and Hea...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Eligible states include Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 167277
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Strengthening Management Systems

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for assistance in strengthening their management systems. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist small nonprofits to facilitate initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 167911

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the areas of patient services, medical and scientific education, and charitable events related to healthcare and social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Oceanic Sciences Research

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with institutions for higher education for collaborative research projects in the field of marine oceanography. All proposals must be jointly submitted by a USA and Israel principal investigator. The program will acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 170459

Grants to Rhode Island Businesses for Student Internship Programs in Engineering and the Biosc...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island small businesses to support student internship programs. Funding is intended for undergraduate and graduate student internship programs in the biosciences or engineering fields, with an emphasis on research, hands-on experience, career exploratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171800

Grants to Nevada and Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Individuals to Promote Local Cultu...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Nevada and Utah nonprofit organizations, agencies, Tribes, and individuals for projects that promote and preserve cultural heritage in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects of cultural, educational, and recreational value. Eligible proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 173950

Grants to Washington Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 175873

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Materials Science Research

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams affiliated with nonprofit research institutions, including institutions of higher learning, government research institutions, and hospitals, for collaborative materials science research projects. Funding is intended for a wide r...

GrantWatch ID#: 176065
NEW

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Systems Reform and Equity

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that promote system reform and equity. Requests may be for general operating or program support. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of organization development and leadership growth, enhancemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 176315
NEW

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve organizational capacity. Funding is intended for activities that strengthen the leadership and management of local nonprofits. Priority will be given to requests that demonstra...

GrantWatch ID#: 176694

Grants to Arkansas Labs, IHEs, and For-Profits to Transfer New Technologies to the Marketplace

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas colleges, universities, laboratories, and public or private enterprises to support the transfer of technological developments to the marketplace. This program assists enterprises in improving and developing processes and products thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 177413

Grants to Connecticut Municipalities for Local Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Connecticut municipalities to support a broad range of historic preservation planning and predevelopment projects. Applicants must be pre-approved as a Certified Local Government prior to submitting an application. Possible projects include h...

GrantWatch ID#: 177730

Grants to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit Artists, Groups, and Organizations for Profe...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit artists, arts professionals, artists groups, collectives, and organizations for travel related to professional development. Applicants must create an account and submit a profile prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 177874

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Professionals, and Organizations to Promote the Arts

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada arts professionals and nonprofit organizations to promote the arts across the country. Applicants must register on the application portal a minimum of 30 days prior to applying. Funding is intended for transportation costs. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 177881
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