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The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement advanced AI technologies that drive scientific discovery and innovation in energy, environment, and national security.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Direct Care Workforce Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland to develop innovative projects that recruit, retain, and support direct care workers who provide essential care to vulnerable populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Projects Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Development (OHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative housing projects that assist low-income individuals and families facing housing challenges.

Housing
Nonprofits
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and nonprofits in Colorado to create tailored job training for new hires and existing employees, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Grants
$20,000
City of Boynton Beach
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in Boynton Beach to enhance their marketing efforts or support essential operational needs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
$30,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to beginning farmers in Massachusetts to help them develop sustainable and commercially viable agricultural enterprises.

Agriculture
Individuals
Dual Training Grant
$165,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and training support to Virginia businesses that create new jobs or retrain employees, helping to reduce recruitment and training costs while promoting economic growth in the state.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nasdaq Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Nasdaq Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote financial literacy and entrepreneurship for under-resourced communities, helping them gain the knowledge and resources needed to participate in wealth creation and business development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This program provides funding to higher education institutions and their partners to create accessible research facilities for quantum and nanotechnology, supporting diverse users including underrepresented groups and small businesses across the U.S.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grants Program
$114,266,095
Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This program provides funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions that address local health challenges and improve access to care.

Health
Nonprofits