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Community & Economic Development · Up to $250K

The Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority program provides low-interest loans, not grants, of up to $250,000 to businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities, with the specific exclusion of non-franchised restaurants. This is a loan program rather than free grant funding, and eligibility is narrowly limited to minority-owned businesses meeting the program's criteria.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This program is limited to Pennsylvania municipalities designated as financially distressed under Act 47; other applicant types do not qualify. It provides a mix of loan and grant funding along with technical assistance to help these local governments develop and carry out financial recovery plans. Award amounts aren't specified, and the far-off deadline suggests it runs on a rolling, ongoing basis rather than a single competition.

Community & Economic Development · From $500K

The Solar for Schools Program funds solar energy system installation for Pennsylvania schools, including school districts, charter schools, career and technical schools, trade schools, and community colleges, covering equipment purchase, permits, energy storage, and utility interconnection costs. Grants start at a minimum of $500,000, making this a large-award program limited strictly to educational institutions.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage companies, investors, higher education institutions, and past Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) alumni companies working on new technology, including clean energy generation, conservation, and transportation. Funding is channeled through Pennsylvania's four regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners for capital access, business expertise, and technology commercialization support. No specific award amount is listed, and eligibility favors technology-focused ventures with an existing BFTP connection.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit gives Pennsylvania individuals, trusts, and pass-through entities a state tax credit for selling or renting agricultural assets to beginning farmers. This is a tax credit rather than a cash grant, administered jointly with the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Revenue, and no award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Educational Improvement Tax Credit gives Pennsylvania businesses a state tax credit for contributions to approved Scholarship Organizations, Educational Improvement Organizations, or Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organizations. Only eligible businesses can apply (not individuals or nonprofits directly), and applications follow specific windows tied to prior commitment status. No award dollar cap is specified for the credit itself.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $375K

This State Department (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) program funds U.S. presentation at international art biennales, exposing foreign audiences to American art that reflects U.S. values and fosters dialogue. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. The award is fixed at $375,000.

U.S. Mission to Austria · $5K–$24.5K

The Austrian-American Partnership Fund supports projects that strengthen collaboration and dialogue between Austria and the United States, such as work on foreign policy understanding, shared transnational threats, cultural exchange, and innovation. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, plus public and private educational institutions and individuals, based in Austria, Europe, or the U.S. with proven program experience. Awards range from about $5,000 to $24,500, decided on a rolling basis subject to available funds. Projects showing long-term sustainability receive priority.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $475K

This State Department (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) program funds U.S. presentation at international architecture biennales, showcasing American architectural designs to foreign audiences in support of U.S. foreign policy. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. The award is fixed at $475,000.

U.S. Mission to Tunisia · $500–$25K

The U.S. Embassy to Libya's Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program funds projects that build community, promote social good, and strengthen U.S.-Libya understanding through arts, youth leadership, STEAM, and similar themes. All grantees must have nonprofit status; eligible applicants include civil-society groups, NGOs, cultural and academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference goes to Libyan NGOs or partnerships that build Libyan capacity. Awards range from about $500 up to a maximum of $25,000.

Office 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.

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · $500K–$8M

The State Department TIP Office's Program to End Modern Slavery funds development, testing, evaluation, and scaling of evidence-based anti-trafficking interventions tied to U.S. national security and economic priorities. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Awards are large, ranging from $500,000 to $8,000,000.

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · $5M–$10M

The State Department TIP Office's Child Protection Compact program funds multi-year projects to combat all forms of child trafficking in a recipient country, focused on prosecuting traffickers, caring for child victims, and prevention. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Awards are large, ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.

Department Of Natural Resources · Amount varies

This Illinois Department of Natural Resources capital grant line is restricted to recipients already named as line-item appropriations in the State of Illinois FY22 budget — it is not open to general applicants. It funds local government capital projects. Award amounts were not specified in the listing.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for Cancer Center Support Grants (P30) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers. As described, these grants support established NCI-designated cancer centers, so eligibility is narrow and not open to typical applicants. No eligibility text, award amounts, or deadline have been published in this listing yet; consult the full notice when released.

Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) draft Community Noise Mitigation Program from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, which generally funds projects in communities near military installations. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published; these programs typically support local governments and public agencies rather than individuals or businesses. Check the official notice when it posts before assuming you qualify.

Air Resources Board · Up to $10M

Open to nonprofits and public agencies in California to serve as the administering partner for a statewide e-bike incentive program targeting low-income consumers; it funds one selected grantee organization rather than individual e-bike purchasers directly. Maximum award is up to $10 million. Note the listed application deadline (May 2022) has passed, so applicants should confirm whether this solicitation has reopened before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity, Comprehensive Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health (CPACH), using the U54 center-grant mechanism with clinical trials optional. The U54 mechanism is generally aimed at partnerships between research-intensive and minority-serving institutions, so eligibility is typically narrow and institution-based; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. U54 center awards are usually large. Review the official notice when it posts.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/NIGMS limited-competition opportunity (P30 center grant) to support mature synchrotron resources for structural biology, with clinical trials not allowed. As a limited competition using the P30 center mechanism, eligibility is restricted to specific designated institutions or existing resource holders, so most applicants will not qualify. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity for intervention research to improve Native American health. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities, research institutions, and tribal organizations rather than individuals. There may be requirements for tribal partnership or community engagement; check the official notice when it is released.