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Startup & Growth Accelerators

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 ...

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Clean Energy & Environment
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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...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

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...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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...

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Clean Energy & Environment
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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...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

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...

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Micro Grants
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Brooklyn Org Microgrants Program

brooklyn.org

Offers one-year general operating microgrants of up to $10,000 for emerging, neighborhood-based nonprofits and community...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Regional & Community Development
Open

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...

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...

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Local & Community Grants

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...

Also: Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
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Micro Grants

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...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Startup & Growth Accelerators

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...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...

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Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
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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...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...

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Business Financing & Capital
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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...

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Regional & Community Development
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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 ...

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Business Financing & Capital
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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...

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Regional & Community Development
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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,...

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Startup & Growth Accelerators

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...

Also: Micro Grants
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Micro Grants
Open

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...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Clean Energy & Environment
Open

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 ...

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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 ...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Local & Community Grants

Isringhausen DRIVE Grant

downtownspringfield.org

Administered by Downtown Springfield Inc., this program provides cash grant funding to help local entrepreneurs cover re...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Micro Grants

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...

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Local & Community Grants
Closed

John F. Wegman Fund

racf.org

Provides small-scale, innovative grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Monroe County, NY with projects focusing ...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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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 ...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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 ...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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National Institute on Aging Small Business Projects

Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

To fund grants to small businesses

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Business Financing & Capital
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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 ...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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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 ...

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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

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...

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Health & Biomedical Research
Rolling

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...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...

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Local & Community Grants

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...

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Clean Energy & Environment
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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 ...

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Business Financing & Capital

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...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Research & Innovation Partnerships

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...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Local & Community Grants

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...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
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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...

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Business Financing & Capital

Small Business Mobility Fund

opportunity.lacounty.gov

Administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, this program provides launch grants ranging f...

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Business Financing & Capital
Open

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

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Clean Energy & Environment
Open

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...

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Clean Energy & Environment
Open

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...

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Local & Community Grants
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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...

Also: Housing & Community Development
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Regional & Community Development

Vacant to Vibrant Pop-Up Grant Program

sf.gov

Provides small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists with grant funding alongside technical, permitting, and lease supp...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Health & Biomedical Research
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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...