Grants for Individuals

U.S. Mission to Belgium · $20K–$100K

Eligibility is broad: not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs), public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international and governmental institutions may apply. This U.S. Mission to the EU program funds projects commemorating America's 250th anniversary that celebrate U.S. history and innovation and advance U.S.-EU economic and policy ties in areas like trade, technology, energy, and defense, with awards of roughly $20,000 to $100,000. Projects must conclude by the end of the year.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · $20K–$50K

Eligibility is broad: state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations/foundations/corporations, individuals, and consortia of these may apply. This USDA NIFA Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative funds workshop grants supporting its agricultural genomics and phenomics goals, with awards of roughly $20,000 to $50,000. The award is small and individuals are explicitly eligible.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · $300K–$900K

Eligibility is broad: state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations/foundations/corporations, individuals, and consortia of these may apply. This USDA NIFA Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative funds research grants studying crop and animal genetics and phenomics to support U.S. agricultural production and genetic improvement, with awards of roughly $300,000 to $900,000. The award is large and individuals are explicitly eligible.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $40K–$220K

This NOAA/NMFS program funds projects to conserve endangered marine turtles linked to the Pacific Islands Region and impacted by federally managed U.S. commercial longline fisheries. Eligible applicants are a broad set of U.S. entities: organizations, individuals, institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, commercial organizations, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments; federal agencies and their employees are not eligible. Awards range from about $40,000 to $220,000.

Department of Education · Up to $1.5M

This Department of Education program funds a National Comprehensive Center on Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities, providing capacity-building services to state and local education agencies and schools. Eligible applicants include research organizations, institutions, agencies, institutions of higher education, partnerships among them, or individuals with the demonstrated capacity to carry out the work. Maximum award is about $1,500,000. The Department intends to fund a single center.

Department of Education · Amount varies

This Department of Education program funds Program and Grantee Support Services for the Comprehensive Centers Program, providing capacity-building services to state and local education agencies and schools. Eligible applicants include research organizations, institutions, agencies, institutions of higher education, partnerships among them, or individuals with the demonstrated capacity to carry out the work. Award amounts are not specified in this listing.

U.S. Mission to Botswana · $5K–$35K

This U.S. Embassy Gaborone Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund is restricted to alumni of U.S. government exchange programs based in Botswana, applying in teams of at least three alumni (with at least two non-U.S.-citizen alumni and a non-U.S.-citizen team lead); registered civil society or NGO alumni associations in Botswana may also apply. U.S.-citizen alumni may only join as team members, and standard nonprofits, think tanks, and academic institutions cannot apply in their own name. It funds sports-as-economic-driver projects in Botswana, with awards of about $5,000 to $35,000.

U.S. Mission to Togo · $5K–$25K

This U.S. Embassy Lome (Togo) small grants program funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Togo ties through economic growth, security cooperation, and public diplomacy. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and local not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. Awards range from about $5,000 to $25,000.

U.S. Mission to New Zealand · $100K–$250K

This State Department (U.S. Mission to New Zealand) program funds Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs, a series of workshops advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Pacific. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), individuals, and public and private institutions of higher education. Each workshop averages roughly $100,000 to $250,000, and applicants may propose one or more. Eligibility is relatively broad among nonprofits, individuals, and educational institutions.

U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso · $1K–$25K

This U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) program funds proposals to strengthen U.S.-Burkina Faso ties through economic, security, and public diplomacy projects. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only one nonprofit, non-governmental entity may be the prime recipient. Awards range from about $1,000 to $25,000.

U.S. Mission to India · $150K

Open to not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs), public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations (only where allowed by the appropriation), individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. The State Department program funds U.S.-India sports technology dialogues and innovation activities across multiple Indian cities, with a fixed award of about $150,000. The work is country-specific to India.

U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates · $75K–$300K

The U.S. Mission to the UAE invites proposals for public diplomacy programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses and showcase American leadership in science, technology, culture, and other fields. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, and qualifying individuals registered in the U.S. or UAE with at least two years of programming experience. Awards range from about $75,000 to $300,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Kuwait · $5K–$25K

Eligibility is limited to Kuwait-based applicants: registered not-for-profit organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, and individuals based in Kuwait; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only Kuwait-registered organizations or Kuwait-based individuals will be considered. The U.S. Embassy Kuwait small grants program funds public diplomacy projects across themes such as education, culture, and civil society, with awards from about $5,000 up to $25,000. This requires Kuwait registration/residency and does not fit U.S.-based applicants. The deadline is within about three weeks.

U.S. Mission to Guatemala · $10K–$100K

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala's Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for projects that advance U.S. and regional interests, with a required "Freedom 250" cultural or educational component tied to America's 250th anniversary. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and nonprofit or governmental educational institutions; activities should be coordinated with the Embassy. Awards range from about $10,000 to $100,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Georgia · $2K–$20K

The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi invites proposals for cultural programs that strengthen U.S.-Georgia ties, requiring a clear American component such as collaboration with American experts or institutions. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public educational institutions, individuals, and public international and governmental institutions based in the U.S. or Georgia. Awards range from about $2,000 to $20,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Qatar · $10K–$100K

Eligibility is limited to entities registered or operating in Qatar: not-for-profit and community organizations, individuals who are Qatari citizens or Qatar residents, Qatar-registered educational institutions, U.S. educational institutions working with a Qatar-based affiliate, and Qatari government institutions. The program funds public diplomacy projects advancing U.S.-Qatar economic, technology, and security cooperation, with awards from about $10,000 up to $100,000. Country-specific registration in Qatar is required, so it does not fit most U.S.-only applicants. The deadline is within about three weeks.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · $200K–$230K

Eligibility is limited to a defined list: state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private or nonprofit organizations, foundations, or corporations; individuals; or groups of two or more of these. The USDA NIFA Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program funds projects to increase children's knowledge of agriculture and improve their nutritional health. Awards range from roughly $200,000 to $230,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · $200K–$450K

Open to a broad list of entities: state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or groups of two or more of these. This USDA NIFA program supports extension and collaborative efforts to maintain and expand the national farm financial management database (FINBIN) and build farm management knowledge. Awards range from roughly $200,000 to $450,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.

Small Business Administration · $1–$180K

The SBA Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program funds organizations to provide outreach, technical assistance, and support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR applications and awards. Eligible applicants may be a public or private entity, organization, or individual, but must be endorsed by the state governor as the only approved applicant from that state, and must be located in one of a specific list of states and territories. Awards run up to about $180,000. The single-applicant-per-state endorsement and the limited list of eligible states make this very narrow.

U.S. Mission to Barbados · $20K–$24.5K

The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is funding a part-time adviser to run a two-year EducationUSA advising program promoting U.S. higher education across the Eastern Caribbean, based in Barbados. Eligibility is listed as individuals, and the work involves webinars, virtual advising, and university partnerships. Award amounts run roughly $20,000 to $24,500. The role appears tied to the Eastern Caribbean region, which limits who can realistically apply.