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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying.
NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027
ClosedNational Endowment for the Arts · $10K–$100K
The National Endowment for the Arts' Grants for Arts Projects funds project-based arts work across many disciplines. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribes; individuals, for-profits, fiscally sponsored entities, state arts agencies, and regional arts organizations are not eligible. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 and require a 1:1 cost share (match).
501(c)(3) onlyGovernment / tribalCost-share requiredSmall award+1 moreProsperity through Partnership: Catalyzing U.S.-Algerian Collaboration in Innovation, Commerce and English Language
Due in 11 daysU.S. Mission to Algeria · $5K–$75K
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. This U.S. Mission to Algeria program funds a competition to catalyze U.S.-Algerian collaboration in innovation, commerce, entrepreneurship, AI, and English language development, targeting Algerian students, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Awards range from roughly $5,000 to $75,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilitySmall award+1 moreRisk Assessment: Conducting Prison Security Audits
Due in 11 daysNational Institute of Corrections · $0–$175K
Open to nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profits), and institutions of higher education; all recipients, including for-profits, must waive any profit or fee, and 501(c)(3) proof or a tribal resolution is required. Foreign governments and international organizations are not eligible. This National Institute of Corrections program funds a 36-hour security-audit training program in which teams conduct hands-on prison security audits and produce findings reports. The maximum award is about $175,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlySmall businessSchools & universities+4 moreNEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027
Due in 29 daysNational Endowment for the Arts · $820K
This NEA program selects a single organization (a 'Cooperator') to help coordinate the 2027 National Heritage Fellowships Awards events, including an awards ceremony, showcases, and video vignettes, as a roughly $820,000 cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments. The federal government will be substantially involved in the project. This is a single-award production/coordination opportunity, not a general grant.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyGovernment / tribalSchools & universities+2 moreBuilding Cross-Border Capacity for Transnational Criminal Organizations, financial Investigations and Asset Recovery
Due Aug 10, 2026Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $600K–$700K
This State Department (INL) program funds work to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to combat transnational criminal organizations and related corruption, with awards roughly $600,000 to $700,000. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations and U.S.-based educational institutions with 501(c)(3) tax status. The work is country-specific and focused on law enforcement and anti-corruption capacity building. Review the full announcement's Section C for complete eligibility details.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlySchools & universitiesLarge award+1 moreStrengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina's Anti-Money Laundering System to Combat Transnational Organized Crime Networks
Due Aug 10, 2026Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $400K–$500K
This State Department (INL) program funds work to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's anti-money-laundering system and capacity to investigate and prosecute financial crime linked to transnational criminal organizations, with awards roughly $400,000 to $500,000. Eligibility includes U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations and U.S.-based educational institutions with 501(c)(3) status, as well as U.S. for-profit organizations. The work is country-specific. Review the full announcement's Section C for complete eligibility details.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlySchools & universitiesSmall business+2 morePartnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027
Due Sep 29, 2026National Endowment for the Arts · $400K–$2.5M
The National Endowment for the Arts Partnership Agreement grants go to the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies and the six regional arts organizations. Eligibility is narrow: only state governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than higher-education institutions) qualify, and in practice these awards are made to the designated state arts agencies and regional arts organizations. Awards range from about $400,000 to $2.5M. This is not a general-purpose grant for individual nonprofits or arts groups.
Government / tribalNonprofits501(c)(3) onlyLarge award+1 moreSpecialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
Due Oct 16, 2026Agricultural Marketing Service · $250K–$1M
This USDA Agricultural Marketing Service program funds collaborative multi-state partnerships that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops through projects addressing regional or national issues such as food safety, plant pests and disease, research, and marketing. Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribal governments, state governments, public and state-controlled higher-education institutions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Projects must benefit two or more states or territories. Awards range from about $250,000 to $1,000,000.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyGovernment / tribalSchools & universities+2 more2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4
UnofficialDue Oct 31, 2026Public Utilities Commission · $50K–$100K
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organizations with a demonstrated track record addressing the digital divide, partnered with a low-income urban or rural public school or district. The California Public Utilities Commission will award about three grants of $50,000 to $100,000 (roughly $200,000 total) for projects that address broadband access, affordability, device access, or digital-skills training. Applicants must be in good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board, submit at least three letters of recommendation, and already have a partnership agreement with the beneficiary school or district. Applications are due by October 31, 2026.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyGovernment / tribalSchools & universities+1 moreMajor Research Instrumentation Program
Due Nov 16, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · $100K–$4M
NSF Major Research Instrumentation program funding the acquisition or development of multi-user research instruments. Eligibility is limited to US institutions of higher education and US not-for-profit, non-degree-granting research organizations with 501(c)(3) status; for-profit firms can participate only as subaward partners and cannot apply directly. Awards range from about $100,000 up to $4,000,000. This is narrowly scoped to research institutions and large in size.
Schools & universities501(c)(3) onlyLarge awardNarrow eligibilityAir Delivered Effects
Due Mar 21, 2027Munitions Directorate · Up to $750M
A Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate) Broad Agency Announcement for research on air-delivered effects. Eligible applicants include public and private higher-education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, and small businesses. The listed maximum is very large, up to about $750,000,000, though actual awards depend on the specific proposal and topic. This is a defense research solicitation requiring relevant technical capability, not a fit for general nonprofits or individuals.
ResearchersSmall businessSchools & universities501(c)(3) only+1 moreFAA Aviation Research Grants Program
Due Sep 7, 2027DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants · $0–$6M
This FAA program funds aviation research grants and cooperative agreements supporting civil aviation and commercial space transportation, across topics like air traffic technology, aviation safety, weather, airports, and human factors, with awards up to about $6 million. Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institutions other than higher-education institutions. It is not open to individuals or businesses, and applicant eligibility can vary with the nature of the research proposed. This is a large-award program aimed at universities and nonprofit research organizations.
Schools & universitiesNonprofits501(c)(3) onlyResearchers+2 moreResearch Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School
Due Jan 13, 2030Naval Supply Systems Command · $0
This Naval Postgraduate School opportunity funds basic and applied STEM research (not hardware procurement or development of a specific system). Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than universities, so it is restricted to academic and nonprofit research organizations. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a white paper to NPS for feedback before submitting a full proposal through Grants.gov. No award amount is specified.
Schools & universitiesNonprofits501(c)(3) onlyResearchers+1 moreNeighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages business investment in projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how funds reach their organization.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program and Special Program Priorities (NAP-SPP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (Special Program Priorities track) is a tax credit encouraging businesses to invest in projects improving distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm program mechanics before applying.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program Charitable Food Program (NAP-CFP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in charitable food projects that improve distressed areas; eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out with no urgency. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how the funds reach their organization.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program Neighborhood Partnership Program (NAP-NPP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Partnership Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in multi-year projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. As a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct grant, applicants should confirm exactly how nonprofits participate in the program.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityPennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) Tax Exempt Bond Program
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The PEDFA Tax Exempt Bond Program gives Pennsylvania businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits access to low-interest financing through tax-exempt bonds or notes, targeted at manufacturing, solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment, transportation facilities, and assisted living/housing projects. This is debt financing rather than a grant, and eligibility is limited to these specific project types and organization categories. No award amount is specified.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlySmall businessNarrow eligibilityPennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) Taxable Bond Program
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The PEDFA Taxable Bond Program gives Pennsylvania businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits access to low-interest financing through taxable bonds or notes, targeted at manufacturing, solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment, transportation facilities, and assisted living/housing projects. This is debt financing rather than a grant, and eligibility is limited to these specific project types and organization categories. No award amount is specified.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlySmall businessNarrow eligibilityTIP Office International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking Annual Program Statement
Due Jan 1, 2099Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · $1M–$10M
The State Department TIP Office invites applications for international projects to combat human trafficking by prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing trafficking, aligned with U.S. strategy and country-specific recommendations. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Awards are large, ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyLarge awardNarrow eligibility