Grants for Nonprofits

U.S. Mission to Iraq · $25K–$500K

This U.S. Mission Iraq public diplomacy program statement invites applications for projects supporting its funding priorities, with awards ranging from about $25,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (think tanks, civil society NGOs), public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. The work is Iraq-focused. Review the full Annual Program Statement for specific priorities and procedures.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $200K–$2M

This NSF Chemical Oceanography program funds research into ocean chemistry and the oceans' role in global geochemical cycles. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. Awards range from about $200,000 to $2,000,000, with a deadline of August 17, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $250K

This NSF Physical Oceanography program supports research on ocean structure, movement, and its interactions with biological, chemical, atmospheric, and ice processes. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), making it broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. A minimum figure of $250,000 is noted with no stated maximum; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$1M

Eligibility is statutorily limited to community-based behavioral health nonprofit organizations, certain local government behavioral health authorities, and entities operating under the Indian Health Service, an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Urban Indian Organization, so other applicants are excluded. The program funds developing and establishing new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics to address gaps in behavioral health services. Awards reach up to about $1,000,000; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$1M

Eligibility is statutorily limited to community-based behavioral health nonprofits, local government behavioral health authorities, and Indian Health Service, tribal, or Urban Indian organizations operating existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Funds, up to about $1 million, sustain and enhance coordinated outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services, including crisis care. Note that the program is geared toward sustaining existing CCBHCs, so applicants generally need to already operate one. General-public nonprofits, individuals, and for-profits are not eligible.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Cultural Anthropology program funds fundamental, theory-driven anthropological research; proposals may only be submitted by U.S. non-profit non-academic research organizations, U.S. institutions of higher education on behalf of faculty, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. Applied, clinical, or policy-only projects without a theory-testing contribution are returned without review. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026. This is restricted to research organizations and not open to individuals or businesses.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Biological Oceanography program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology across estuarine, coastal, open-ocean, deep-sea, and Great Lakes systems. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Cognitive Neuroscience program funds research on the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and behavior, typically linking physiological measures to behavior in ways that advance theory. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. Proposals focused solely on clinical populations or non-human animals without clear benefit to understanding humans are returned without review. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $550K–$650K

This State Department (INL) program funds a newly established analytical center within the Bosnia and Herzegovina State Prosecutor's Office to combat transnational criminal organizations through data-driven analysis and investigative mentoring. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions; U.S.-based educational institutions must hold the relevant tax-exempt status. Awards range roughly from $550,000 to $650,000, with a deadline of August 17, 2026. Review the full announcement for additional eligibility details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network opportunity supports small-molecule drug discovery and development for nervous-system disorders, inviting neuroscience investigators who can collaborate with NIH-funded consultants and contract research organizations. Eligible applicants include a broad range of institutions (universities, minority-serving institutions, tribal entities, faith- and community-based organizations, and foreign organizations), so eligibility is relatively broad among research-capable organizations rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 18, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Decision, Risk and Management Sciences program funds theory-grounded research on decision making by individuals, groups, organizations, and society, including regular awards, dissertation grants, and conferences. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 18, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $100K–$3.3M

This NSF Robert Noyce program supports recruiting and preparing K-12 STEM teachers for high-need school districts, and proposals may only be submitted by U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges), consortia, or U.S. nonprofits offering teacher education or residency programs. PI teams generally must include STEM and education faculty. Awards range from about $100,000 up to $3,250,000, with a deadline of August 25, 2026, so this is restricted to higher-education and certain nonprofit applicants rather than individuals or businesses.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · $2.5K–$25M

This HUD Continuum of Care and Youth Homelessness Demonstration program funds efforts to rehouse people experiencing homelessness and prevent youth homelessness. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state and local governments and their instrumentalities, Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities, and public housing agencies; individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible. Awards range widely, from about $2,500 up to $25,000,000, with a deadline of August 26, 2026.

Office on Violence Against Women · $350K–$500K

Eligibility is limited to Indian Tribes, Tribal consortia, Tribal organizations, and Tribal nonprofit organizations, so other applicants are not eligible. The program funds intervention, advocacy, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault in Tribal communities. Awards range roughly from $350,000 to $500,000, with a deadline of September 1, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF PESOSE program supports turning open-source science and engineering research products into secure, sustainable ecosystems, and eligibility is broad: U.S.-based for-profit organizations (including small businesses), non-profit non-academic organizations, federal agencies and FFRDCs, state and local governments, U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Tribal Nations may apply. PIs generally must be U.S.-resident employees of the applicant; foreign organizations and overseas branch campuses are not eligible. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is September 1, 2026.

National Park Service · $15K–$50K

This National Park Service program provides financial assistance for natural and cultural resource protection along the U.S.-Mexico border, open to NPS units, educational institutions, nonprofits, tribes, and state and local agencies. Projects must work with and benefit a specified NPS unit and a protected area in Mexico. Foreign entities cannot receive funding directly, though recipients may subcontract to them. Awards range from about $15,000 to $50,000, making this a small-award opportunity.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF/NEH partnership funds research and infrastructure projects to document and analyze endangered human languages, including fieldwork, archiving, and database development. Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profit non-academic research organizations, and Tribal and Native-serving organizations; there are no program-specific restrictions on who may serve as PI. Funding is available as one- to three-year senior research grants and conference proposals, with amounts not specified here. Fellowships are handled separately through NEH.

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Amount varies

This NIST program funds research and partnership activities across measurement science areas such as metrology, standards, nanotechnology, AI, advanced communications, and advanced manufacturing. Eligibility is broad, open to higher education, non-profit and for-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribes, hospitals, and foreign public entities and governments; individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible. Award amounts are not specified here. NIST encourages minority-serving institutions and community colleges to apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NCI program (UG1) funds NCORP Community Sites, which are healthcare systems or consortia of community hospitals, oncology practices, public hospitals, or health centers that broaden participation in cancer control, prevention, treatment, and care-delivery research. Eligibility centers on healthcare systems and community-based oncology networks; foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible. No award amount is stated. This is aimed at community healthcare organizations participating in NCORP, not individuals or general nonprofits.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program Idea Development Award funds early-stage, high-risk/high-reward research with the potential to advance outcomes for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement, and offers separate categories for established and early-career or transitioning investigators. Preliminary data relevant to DMD are required, and clinical trials are not allowed. No specific award amount is stated.