Grants for Nonprofits

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $50K–$500K

Eligible applicants are limited to domestic nonprofit entities, Indian tribes, and public institutions of higher education that act as Microenterprise Development Organizations. This USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program provides loans and grants to capitalize a revolving fund for microloans supporting rural microenterprise startups and growth, with grant amounts up to roughly $500,000. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible applicants.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Amount varies

This USDA Rural Business Development Grant is open only to rural public bodies/government entities, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit entities (including nonprofit rural cooperatives and institutions of higher education) serving rural areas; for-profit entities, individuals, and individual businesses are explicitly not eligible. It funds business and community economic-development and job-creation projects through two categories (business opportunity and business enterprise grants). Specific award amounts are not stated in this listing.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $0–$100K

Eligible applicants are limited to domestic nonprofit entities, Indian tribes, and public institutions of higher education serving as Microenterprise Development Organizations. This USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program funds training and technical assistance for microloan borrowers and rural micro entrepreneurs, with awards up to about $100,000. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible to apply.

U.S. Mission to South Korea · $25K–$100K

Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs), public and private educational institutions, and public international and governmental institutions; priority may go to organizations based in the Republic of Korea, and applicants headquartered elsewhere must show ROK-based implementation capacity. This U.S. Embassy Seoul program funds initiatives implemented in Korea that strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance in areas such as economic and technology cooperation, cybersecurity, and supply-chain resilience, with awards of roughly $25,000 to $100,000. For-profit entities and individuals are not listed as eligible.

Rural Utilities Service · $50K–$750K

This USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant has broad eligibility: state, county, city/township, and special-district governments; federally recognized tribes; public and private higher education institutions; 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits; small businesses; and for-profit organizations may apply. It funds telecommunications equipment and technology to expand distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas, with awards of roughly $50,000 to $750,000. Note that DLT grants generally require applicant matching funds, so confirm cost-share requirements in the FY2026 Application Guide.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $0–$650K

Eligibility is restricted to qualified national organizations with demonstrated experience providing technical assistance and training to rural communities nationwide on passenger transportation services or facilities. This USDA Rural Business Development Grant funds technical assistance to improve the operation of rural transportation systems, with awards up to roughly $650,000. The narrow national-organization requirement excludes most local applicants, individuals, and businesses.

U.S. Mission to Uruguay · $150K–$220K

Eligibility is limited to Uruguayan entities registered locally: not-for-profit organizations, civil society/NGOs, think tanks, and educational and cultural institutions; for-profit entities are not eligible. This U.S. Embassy Montevideo cooperative agreement funds an organization to manage a Public Diplomacy small grants program aligned with Embassy priorities, with awards of roughly $150,000 to $220,000. Applicants must have a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, and the country-specific (Uruguay-based) requirement narrows eligibility.

U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic · $50K–$100K

Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) and public and private educational institutions. This U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic program funds an 'EnglishxSTEM' initiative delivering English-for-specific-purposes training in STEM and technology sectors with Dominican partners over three years, with awards of roughly $50,000 to $100,000. Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required.

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 Brazil · $200K–$500K

This U.S. Mission to Brazil program funds a 2-3 week U.S.-based exchange (plus online follow-up) for up to 30 Brazilian secondary or higher-education English teachers who teach in STEM fields. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations and public or private educational institutions. Awards range from about $200,000 to $500,000. For-profit and non-U.S. organizations are not eligible.

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation · $0–$175K

This State Department program funds a U.S.-based nonprofit to support planning, logistics, and execution of events for the 2027 Multilateral Action on Sensitive Technologies (MAST) Plenary. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations other than institutions of higher education, including those with or without 501(c)(3) status. Maximum award is about $175,000. Higher-education institutions and for-profit entities are not eligible.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · $200K–$30M

This CDC cooperative agreement funds work to strengthen the nation's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging and reemerging infectious diseases, emphasizing infection prevention, workforce training, and emergency preparedness. The listed eligibility is faith-based organizations; the broader applicant scope should be confirmed in the NOFO. Awards range widely from about $200,000 up to about $30 million.

Department of Education · Up to $350K

This Department of Education program funds personnel preparation in special education, early intervention, and related services. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations that operate or support a qualifying degree or certification program; nonprofits must demonstrate 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofit status. Maximum award is about $350,000. It is not open to individuals or for-profit entities.

Rural Utilities Service · $0

This USDA Rural Utilities Service program provides grants to qualified private nonprofit entities to capitalize revolving funds that finance pre-development and small capital costs for water and wastewater projects. Eligibility is limited to qualified private nonprofit entities; full eligibility details are on the program website. Award amounts are not specified in this listing.

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 Nigeria · $67.5K–$100.7K

This U.S. Mission to Nigeria program funds an organization to run the EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program, expanding access to U.S. higher education for Nigerian students through advising centers and an Opportunity Funds Program. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, and public international or governmental institutions with nationwide advising capacity. Awards range from about $67,500 to $100,700. For-profit entities and individuals are not listed as eligible.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $1.5M

This State Department (ECA) program funds a single recipient to run TechLeaders, a five-week U.S.-based exchange engaging about 60 foreign professionals in AI, space, biotech, supply chain, and agricultural technology. Specific eligibility is in the full announcement, but applicants must demonstrate capacity to recruit and place participants and manage complex domestic and overseas programming. The single award is $1,500,000. Eligibility details should be confirmed in the NOFO.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $1.3M

This State Department (ECA) program funds one U.S.-based nonprofit or educational organization to run the U.S. Creative Tech Exchange, connecting U.S. and international creative professionals working at the intersection of arts and emerging technologies such as AI. The program supports up to 30 participants through labs, fellowships, workshops, and showcases. The single award is $1,320,000, and eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofits or educational organizations.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $1.1M

This State Department (ECA) program funds a three-week U.S.-based youth exchange (Tech Youth) for roughly 96 U.S. and international high school students focused on technical, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. Specific eligibility is in the full announcement; applicants should expect to manage recruitment, the U.S.-based exchange, and alumni engagement. The award is $1,100,000. Review the NOFO for exact eligibility criteria.