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2026 Sacramento Innovation Grant Program
cityofsacramento.gov
Administered by the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development, this $1 million funding program ...
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
Department Of Energy
To support the President’s National Objectives for the Department of Energy, and the Objectives contained in the authori...
ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY for HEALTH (ARPA-H)
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The purpose of this program is to coordinate the acceleration of biomedical and health breakthroughs to deliver transfor...
Aeronautics
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
The NASA Mission draws support from NASA’s world- class capability for aeronautical research founded on a tradition of e...
Alcohol Research Programs – SBIR/STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To develop a sound fundamental knowledge base which can be applied to the development of improved methods of treatment a...
Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research - SBIR/STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) mission is to support research into th...
Basic Scientific Research
Dept Of Defense, Dept Of The Army
To support basic research, and enhance fundamental knowledge in the chemical, life, physical, engineering, materials, me...
Biomass Research and Development Initiative Competitive Grants Program (BRDI)
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
To carry out research on and development and demonstration of: (A) biofuels and biobased products; and (B) the meth...
Biomedical Research - SBIR-STTR (SB)
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of b...
Brooklyn Org Microgrants Program
brooklyn.org
Offers one-year general operating microgrants of up to $10,000 for emerging, neighborhood-based nonprofits and community...
CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project
Department of Social Services
Due Sep 18
The purpose of the SDNP is to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees and other eligible noncitizens through cultu...
Child Health and Human Development Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Research
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development’s mission is to lead research and tr...
City of Sacramento Community Grant Programs
grants.cityofsacramento.gov
Administered by the City of Sacramento to fund local non-profit organizations and community initiatives in area priority...
City of Tampa Entrepreneur Support Hub Microgrant Program
tampa.gov
Provides microgrants up to $1,500 for startup businesses under 12 months (BASE Grant) and up to $3,000 for established m...
City of Waconia Start Up Grant Program
waconiamn.gov
Provides matching grant funds up to $5,000 to cover eligible start-up expenses for new small businesses operating in the...
Complementary and Integrative Health - SBIR/STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
NCCIH is the lead Federal agency for scientific research on the fundamental science, usefulness, and safety of complemen...
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic
Department Of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
The purpose of CIG Classic is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and techno...
Diabetes, Digestive, Kidney Extramural Research - SBIR-STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To expand and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The SBIR Program aims to increase and facil...
Downtown Business Fund
sfddc.org
Offers move-in grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 and low-interest loans to help small businesses open, expand, or...
Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety
Department Of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The goal of the DADSS collaborative research program is to research and develop alcohol detection technologies that are ...
Equity Investments
United States International Development Finance Corporation
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partners with the private sector to finance solutions to th...
Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program
Department Of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
EAR is an enhanced program to address longer-term, higher-risk research, including 1) highway infrastructure materials,...
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Pitch Competition
fwhcc.org
A grant and pitch competition hosted by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce that provides local entrepreneurs th...
Galaxy Grant
galaxyofstars.org
Due Oct 31
Sponsored by 501(c)(3) nonprofit Hidden Star, this program awards micro-grants of up to $4,250 to women and minority sma...
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities
CA Energy Commission
To provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible ...
Hazardous Substances Research and Training Program – SBIR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The NIEHS Hazardous Substance Basic Research and Training Program is authorized under the Superfund Amendments and Reaut...
Human Genome Research - Small Business
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
As a leading authority in the field of genomics, the mission of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is ...
Illinois SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program
dceo.illinois.gov
Due Jun 30
Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), this state program provides matchin...
Isringhausen DRIVE Grant
downtownspringfield.org
Administered by Downtown Springfield Inc., this program provides cash grant funding to help local entrepreneurs cover re...
Jacksonville Black Chamber of Commerce Micro-Grant Program
jaxblackchamber.org
Provides micro-grants, funding guidance, and capital readiness coaching to help emerging entrepreneurs and small busines...
John F. Wegman Fund
racf.org
Provides small-scale, innovative grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Monroe County, NY with projects focusing ...
Mental Health Research - SBIR/STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental ...
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences - Small Business
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences' (NCATS') mission is to turn research observations into health ...
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Small Business
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education...
National Institute on Aging Small Business Projects
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To fund grants to small businesses
National Library of Medicine - Small Business
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) supports small business innovation in biomedical informatics—a multidisciplinary ...
Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders – SBIR-STTR (SB)
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
(1) To support extramural research funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) includi...
NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program
Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology
The SBIR Program’s main goals and objectives are to strengthen the role of innovative small business concerns (SBCs) in ...
NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Department Of Commerce, National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) seeks to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengt...
Nursing Research - SBIR-STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
Nurses understand that improving health and well-being means addressing people’s needs in multiple settings, contexts, a...
Oral Diseases and Disorders Research - SBIR/STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
NIDCR extramural research provides research funds to support basic, translational, and clinical research in dental, oral...
Program Support Grants
jaxcf.org
Awards up to $25,000 to established 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in Northeast Florida to launch, expand, or improve di...
Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant
State Water Resources Control Board
The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the planning of water ...
San José Small Business Start-Up Grant
sjeconomy.com
Administered by the City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, this program provides grants o...
SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Grant Program
dceo.illinois.gov
Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), this program provides state matchin...
SF Shines Equipment Grant
sf.gov
Provides up to $10,000 in grant funding for San Francisco small business storefronts to purchase essential operational e...
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Busi...
Small Business Mobility Fund
opportunity.lacounty.gov
Administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, this program provides launch grants ranging f...
The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program
State Treasurer's Office
The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools
Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)
Strategic Growth Council
Due Sep 30
The Transformative Climate Communities Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by...
Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Grant (FY 25-26)
Strategic Growth Council
Due Sep 30
The TCC Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by funding projects that reduce g...
University at Buffalo Community Partnership Grants
buffalo.edu
Provides seed pilot funding to local community-based organizations and small non-profits, particularly on Buffalo's East...
Vacant to Vibrant Pop-Up Grant Program
sf.gov
Provides small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists with grant funding alongside technical, permitting, and lease supp...
Vision Research - SBIR/STTR
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The mission of the National Eye Institute is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision researc...