Grants for Nonprofits

Food and Drug Administration · $0–$750K

This FDA opportunity is limited to national organizations or associations that represent state/local/tribal retail food regulatory programs or the retail food/foodservice industry as a primary purpose, to collaboratively advance retail food safety initiatives and reduce foodborne illness. Eligibility is narrow: applicants must be qualifying national associations with the membership and standing to build national consensus, and must hold (or be able to obtain) an information-sharing agreement with FDA. Maximum award is up to $750,000. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Park Service · $15K–$100K

The National Park Service's African American Civil Rights History Grants fund history, research, and documentation projects (survey, planning, research, education, and collection conservation) documenting the African American struggle for equal rights. Eligible applicants are state and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian organizations; note this opportunity (P25AS00496) is for history/research/documentation only, not physical preservation. Awards range from about $15,000 to $100,000 and do not require non-federal match. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

Office on Violence Against Women · $380K–$600K

This Office on Violence Against Women program funds transitional housing and support services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants are limited to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and other organizations with a documented history of effective work on these crimes. Awards range from about $380,000 to $600,000. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education · $0–$1M

This Department of Education National Professional Development Program funds pre-service and in-service professional development activities. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, applying in consortia with state and/or local educational agencies; the consortium requirement means a standalone applicant without an SEA/LEA partner does not qualify. Maximum award is up to $1,000,000. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Park Service · $15K–$750K

The National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Preservation Grants fund physical preservation of historic sites (architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical work). Eligible applicants are state and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian organizations; properties must be listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and this opportunity (P25AS00495) is for physical preservation only. Awards range from about $15,000 to $750,000 and do not require non-federal match. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$600K

SAMHSA's National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative funds domestic public and private nonprofit entities to operate Treatment and Service Adaptation Centers providing national expertise on childhood trauma and adapting evidence-based treatments. Maximum award is up to $600,000. Note two limits: only domestic public and nonprofit entities are eligible (for-profits excluded), and SAMHSA will accept only the first 50 complete, high-quality applications before closing the portal. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Bangladesh · $450K–$550K

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka funds an organization to manage and operate the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service in Bangladesh, running programming in education advising, STEM, and U.S. commercial engagement in partnership with the Embassy. Eligible applicants are nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and private institutions of higher education; for-profit entities are not eligible. Awards range from about $450,000 to $550,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$400K

NOAA's Ocean Technology Transition Program funds projects that move ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies from research toward operational or commercial use. Eligibility is broad, including industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profits, and state, local, and tribal governments; federal agencies and foreign governments cannot be the prime recipient but may partner, and projects previously funded by this program are not eligible. Maximum award is up to about $400,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $330K

The NSF Arctic Sciences Section funds investigators at U.S. organizations to research the Arctic's changing natural environment and social and cultural systems. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), non-profit non-academic research organizations, tribal nations, and certain federal entities; for foreign collaborations only the U.S. portion is supported. The minimum noted award is about $330,000 (no stated maximum). The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to New Zealand · $10K–$100K

The U.S. Mission to New Zealand invites proposals to advance U.S.-New Zealand economic, scientific, and cultural ties through capacity-building programs in areas like science cooperation, biotechnology, space, and shared democratic values. Eligible applicants are nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, and independent school districts. Awards range from about $10,000 to $100,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $250K–$350K

This State Department (INL) opportunity funds forensic accounting training to help Bosnia and Herzegovina prosecutors and investigators disrupt transnational criminal organizations. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions (U.S. educational institutions must hold 501(c)(3) or equivalent tax status). Awards range from about $250,000 to $350,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

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.

Bureau of Counterterrorism · $2M–$4.9M

Eligibility is broad, including not-for-profit organizations and think tanks, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The program funds an initiative to counter violent terrorist organizations' exploitation of illicit mining, taking an integrated approach across law enforcement, mining regulators, judiciary, and civil society, with awards from about $2 million up to roughly $4.9 million. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Bureau of Counterterrorism · $0–$3.9M

Eligibility is broad, including U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations and think tanks, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The program funds explosive ordnance disposal, counter-IED, and post-blast investigation training and equipment for security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council states, with awards up to about $3.9 million. The deadline is within about three weeks.

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.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · $500K–$1M

Eligibility is broad, open to any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or territory, including faith-based organizations, AI/AN/Native American organizations, community-based organizations, and nonprofit institutions of higher education; for-profit entities are not listed. The program funds the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health to address chronic disease and health care access gaps for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations, with awards from about $500,000 up to $1 million. The deadline is within about three weeks.

U.S. Mission to Jordan · $200K–$500K

The U.S. Embassy in Amman funds a program to help Jordanian entrepreneurs invest in the U.S. market through SelectUSA programs. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations (think tanks, educational institutions, civil society/NGOs) and public/private educational institutions based in the United States or Jordan; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only one nonprofit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient. Awards range from roughly $200,000 to $500,000. Applications must be emailed to ammangrants@state.gov (not via grants.gov), and the deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

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.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · $0

The CDC's Global Health Center funds partners to strengthen public health surveillance systems abroad, improving outbreak detection, workforce, lab integration, and emergency preparedness in partner countries. Eligibility is broad, open to many entity types including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), governments, tribal organizations, institutions of higher education, and both small businesses and other for-profits. The award amount is not specified in the listing, and the work involves close coordination with Ministries of Health and CDC country offices. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

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

The NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE: EDU) program funds projects that improve undergraduate STEM teaching and learning, open primarily to institutions of higher education and associated organizations. The program states eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to additional clarifications. Awards range from about $200,000 to $2,000,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.