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U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Mechanics of Materials and Structures program funds fundamental research on how deformable solid materials and structures behave under loads, including deformation, fracture, fatigue, instability, and wave propagation. Eligibility is unrestricted by entity type, so universities, nonprofits, businesses, and other organizations may apply, though proposals are typically led by researchers at institutions. Funding amount and deadline are not specified in this listing. Proposals must clearly emphasize contributions to the field of mechanics.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Open to any type of entity (the NSF lists eligibility as unrestricted, though awards typically go to universities and research institutions). This U.S. National Science Foundation program funds fundamental engineering research on biological and biomedical systems, including biosensing platforms, optical imaging, biomanufacturing, tissue/organ function, and rehabilitation engineering. Note: proposals focused mainly on drug design, drug delivery, or developing animal disease models are not supported. No award amount or deadline is stated here.

Department of Commerce · Amount varies

NOAA's Climate Program Office supports climate research, observations, modeling, assessments, and education to help society adapt to a changing climate. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, international organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments; federal agencies and institutions are not eligible. This is an older (FY 2012) posting, so confirm whether it is still active before applying. Funding amount and deadline are not listed.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Upland Game Bird Account grant, which funds projects—including habitat conservation—carrying out the purposes of Fish and Game Code §3684. Any proposal meeting the statutory criteria can qualify, and projects must serve California upland-game-bird purposes. Funding amounts and deadline are not specified in the listing.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Infrastructure Cluster supports oversight and operation of facilities that enable atmospheric and geospace research, including the National Center for Atmospheric Research, community instrumentation, and data services. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the full solicitation. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here; this is oriented toward research facilities and institutions rather than typical small nonprofits or individuals.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Electrochemical Systems program funds fundamental engineering research on electrochemical and photochemical processes for sustainable production of electricity, fuels, and chemicals, and for energy storage. Eligibility is unrestricted in principle (open to the entity types NSF lists, typically universities, research institutions, and qualifying organizations), subject to NSF's standard clarifications. No specific award amount or deadline is given in this listing, so check the current NSF solicitation for proposal windows and limits.

CA Department of Food and Agriculture · $1–$190K

Businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to the CA Department of Food and Agriculture's Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program, which funds projects developing new methods to manage the beet leafhopper (the virus's main vector) or to enhance other program areas. Awards range up to about $190,000. Funded approaches must use either no-pesticide alternatives or pesticides approved by CA's Department of Pesticide Regulation for the relevant use. Proposals must be submitted 30 days before posted Control Board meetings, so timing depends on the published meeting schedule.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program has unrestricted eligibility, meaning most entity types may apply, though it is geared toward researchers at universities and research organizations. It funds empirical social-science research on how scientific discovery happens, how science is communicated, and how science creates public value and informs evidence-based policy. No specific award amount or deadline is listed. Strong proposals are expected to advance theory, build data and analytical tools, and include robust open-science data management plans.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $5K–$400K

The NSF Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (BMMB) program funds fundamental research on the mechanics of living systems, from sub-cellular to whole-organism scales, requiring both a clear biology and a clear mechanics component. Eligibility is unrestricted by entity type, so universities, nonprofits, businesses, and other organizations may apply, though proposals are typically submitted by researchers at institutions. Awards range from about $5,000 to $400,000. NSF does not fund clinical trials, though feasibility studies with human or animal subjects may qualify if scientifically appropriate.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program (Particulate and Multiphase Processes) funds fundamental research on the physics and chemistry of particulate and multiphase systems, including suspensions, granular flows, structured and active fluids, aerosols, and self-assembly processes, with relevance to advanced manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), though NSF research awards in practice are typically made to U.S. universities and research organizations. Funding amounts and deadlines are not stated.

Department of Commerce · $1–$1.5M

The Department of Commerce / Economic Development Administration Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA) program funds research and technical assistance projects that support economic development in economically distressed areas of the U.S. Eligibility is broad, including district organizations, tribes, states, local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofits acting with local officials, private individuals, and for-profit organizations. Awards range up to about $1.5 million, and applications use a two-step process (concept proposal first, then invited full application) submitted through EDA's EDGE platform. No deadline is stated.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program funds fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make manufacturing, energy, and biotechnology more efficient and sustainable, spanning catalysis, reactor design, separations, and process optimization. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, research organizations, and other entity types may apply. No specific award amount or deadline is listed in the program description.

Department of Public Health · Amount varies

California Department of Public Health's Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Grant funds projects that improve the lives of skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents, such as person-centered care, infection-control training, and arts/engagement programs. Eligibility is broad, including businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. Note that research-only projects, capital improvements, staff salaries, and high-cost technology are not fundable; projects run up to 36 months and applicants must use the CDPH template.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

The California Energy Commission provides cost-share funding to help applicants match awards they receive (or follow-on funding) from eligible federal clean energy funding opportunities such as DOE grants. It is broadly open to businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, but you must first apply for or have an active eligible federal award — retroactive cost share for already-completed federal awards is not eligible. The list of qualifying federal opportunities is updated continuously; no award range or deadline is listed.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Engineering Design and Systems Engineering (EDSE) program funds fundamental research advancing design science and systems science for engineered artifacts such as devices, products, processes, and systems of systems. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to clarification in the full solicitation), though NSF research awards typically go to universities and research organizations. The program encourages multidisciplinary collaborations; funding amounts and a deadline are not specified in this listing.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Marine Geology and Geophysics Core Program funds research on the geology and geophysics of ocean basins, margins, and the Great Lakes, including topics such as tectonics, paleoceanography, submarine volcanism, marine hazards, and coastal processes. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to clarification in the full solicitation), though NSF research awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Funding amounts and a deadline are not specified in this listing.

Ocean Protection Council · $200K–$1.5M

California's Ocean Protection Council offers this Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation grant (Track 1) to fund planning activities such as community visioning, vulnerability assessments, data collection, and adaptation plans to prepare coastal and San Francisco Bay communities for sea level rise. Eligible applicants are businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, and awards range from roughly $200,000 to $1.5 million. Track 1 proposals are accepted on a rolling, non-competitive quarterly basis if they meet program criteria, and projects must address California coastal or Bay shoreline impacts.

Idaho Field Office · $0

This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the DOE Idaho Field Office gathering ideas, comments, and recommendations to shape future Office of Nuclear Energy research work scopes — it is not a funding award and offers no money. A broad range of respondents may submit input, including for-profits, small businesses, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and public and private institutions of higher education, with responses made through NEUP.gov per the posted instructions. There is no award amount or grant funding tied to this listing.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Engineering for Civil Infrastructure (ECI) program funds fundamental research in geotechnical, structural, materials, architectural, and coastal engineering to improve the nation's civil infrastructure and its resilience to climate change and hazards. Eligibility is unrestricted by entity type, so universities, nonprofits, businesses, and other organizations may apply, though proposals are typically led by researchers at institutions. Funding amount and deadline are not specified in this listing. Both disciplinary and convergent research approaches are welcomed.

U.S. Mission to Australia · $5K–$15K

The U.S. Mission to Australia welcomes proposals under its Annual Program Statement from a range of applicants, including non-governmental and civil society organizations, think tanks, educational institutions, and nonprofits; prior program and budget-management experience is desired. Awards are relatively small, ranging from about $5,000 to $15,000, and proposals must include a detailed budget and information about cost sharing by other entities. Projects must involve and acknowledge the U.S. Embassy, and proposals are submitted by email to the Public Affairs Section. Because cost-sharing information is expected and the program is tied to U.S.-Australia engagement, review the embassy's grant forms and guidelines before applying.