Grants for Nonprofits

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $1.5M

The full eligibility criteria are not stated here (the listing directs applicants to the Notice of Funding Opportunity), so confirm who may apply in the NOFO; programs like this are typically open to organizations with international exchange experience such as nonprofits and educational institutions. The State Department program funds design and implementation of four five-week Study of the U.S. Institutes for young women leaders in summer 2027, with a single award of about $1.5 million. The deadline is very soon and the award is large.

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 · $923.3K

Applications are accepted only from organizations, not individuals; eligible organizations broadly include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions, private organizations, foundations or corporations, federal agencies, and national laboratories. This USDA NIFA Open Data Framework program funds building neutral, secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities, and nonprofits can store and share agricultural data, with a single award of about $923,325. The award is large.

Department of Education · Amount varies

Eligibility is broad: state and local educational agencies (including charter schools that are LEAs), IDEA Part C lead agencies, higher education institutions and community colleges, other public agencies, private nonprofits, freely associated states and outlying areas, Indian tribes/tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations may apply. This Department of Education program funds a National Center on Accessible Education Videos to support captioning, audio/video description, and distribution (such as a loan service) of accessible K-12 materials for students with disabilities. Specific award amounts are not stated in this listing.

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP · $0

The eligibility field is marked 'NA' in this listing, so the specific eligible applicant types are not stated here and should be confirmed in the NOFO; CDC chronic-disease programs like this typically fund organizations such as nonprofits, universities, and public health entities rather than individuals. This CDC Alzheimer's/dementia public health program funds organizations to advance the National Healthy Brain Initiative, establish BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence, and accelerate adoption of best practices, with individual components funded at roughly $2.5 million to $3 million per year. Funding levels indicate large awards.

Department of Education · Up to $1.1M

Eligibility is broad: state and local educational agencies (including charter schools that are LEAs), IDEA Part C lead agencies, higher education institutions and community colleges, other public agencies, private nonprofits, freely associated states and outlying areas, Indian tribes/tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations may apply. This Department of Education program funds Accessible Education Video Projects providing captioning, audio description, and accessible materials for K-12 students with disabilities, with awards up to roughly $1.05 million. The award is large.

Food and Nutrition Service · $20K–$2M

Eligibility is broad: state agencies administering SNAP, state or local governments, health/welfare agencies, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofits such as community- or faith-based organizations, food banks, and emergency feeding organizations may apply. This USDA Food and Nutrition Service program funds projects to modernize SNAP customer service, administrative infrastructure, and eligibility-determination technology, with awards of $20,000 to $2 million. Note that unless the applicant is a state SNAP agency applying on its own, a letter of commitment or endorsement from the relevant state SNAP agency is required.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $10.5M

Full eligibility is not stated in this listing (it directs applicants to the full announcement), so confirm who may apply in the NOFO; this State Department program typically funds organizations with experience administering international educational exchanges. The FY2027 Fulbright Teacher Exchange program funds a single cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee K-12 teacher exchanges that emphasize STEM, technology, and AI, with one award of about $10.5 million. The award is large.

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.

Rural Utilities Service · $100K–$5M

Eligibility is broad: federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/county/city/township and special-district governments, for-profit organizations, and small businesses may apply. This USDA Rural Utilities Service Community Connect program funds broadband deployment (at least 100/20 Mbps) to all premises in rural, economically challenged communities lacking service, with awards of roughly $100,000 to $5 million. The award is large; note these programs commonly carry matching requirements, so confirm cost-share terms in the Application Guide.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $400K–$22M

Full eligibility is not stated in this listing (it directs applicants to the full announcement), so confirm who may apply in the NOFO; this State Department program is typically aimed at organizations experienced in administering large international exchange programs. The FY2026 FLEX Global program funds administration and/or placement of high school exchanges (up to 1,200 inbound foreign and 150 outbound American students), with awards ranging from about $400,000 to $22 million. Awards are large.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $4.6M

Full eligibility is not stated in this listing (it directs applicants to the full announcement), so confirm who may apply in the NOFO; this State Department program is generally aimed at organizations that administer international academic exchanges. The FY2027 Fulbright Specialist Program funds placement of about 400 American academics and professionals on two-to-six-week projects abroad supporting U.S. foreign policy and institutional ties, with a single award of about $4.6 million. The award is large.

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.

National Park Service · $15K–$750K

This National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund Semiquincentennial program funds physical preservation of cultural resources tied to America's founding, for properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Eligible applicants are state and local governments, nonprofits (including nonprofit higher-education institutions), and federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations; NPS-owned or NPS-interest properties are not eligible. Awards range from about $15,000 to $750,000. No non-federal match is required, though match may be a competitive factor.

Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · $250K–$1M

This PHMSA program funds nonprofit organizations to conduct training for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) employees on transportation risks and regulatory requirements. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate expertise in delivering such training and the ability to reach a target population of HAZMAT employees. Awards range from about $250,000 to $1,000,000. For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible.

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan · $30K–$50K

Only U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) and U.S.-based public and private educational institutions may serve as the prime recipient; for-profit entities are not eligible. This U.S. Embassy Tashkent cooperative agreement funds a cultural-heritage storytelling and tourism capacity-building program in Uzbekistan, with awards of roughly $30,000 to $50,000. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to partner with Uzbek government agencies, and registration requirements (such as SAM.gov) typically apply.

Office on Violence Against Women · $100K–$150K

Eligibility is limited to victim service providers, tribal governments, and tribal organizations. This Office on Violence Against Women initiative provides flexible financial assistance so victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking can pay for self-identified needs that traditional services do not cover, with awards of roughly $100,000 to $150,000. General nonprofits outside the victim-services field, businesses, and individuals are not eligible.