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Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Amount varies

Open to individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for stand-alone forest health and fire science research relevant to California ecosystems; only projects where research is the sole activity qualify. It is funded through California Climate Investments and uses a two-stage process. Concept proposals are due July 30, 2026, with full invited proposals due November 18, 2026; no specific award range is stated.

U.S. Mission to the Philippines · $5K–$50K

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines invites proposals under its Public Diplomacy annual program statement from not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs incorporated in the U.S., the Philippines, or other countries), public and private higher education institutions, and individuals. Awards range from about $5,000 to $50,000 and support public diplomacy programming aligned with stated funding priorities. Specific themes and procedures are described in the program statement, so applicants should review it for fit.

U.S. Mission to Mexico · $300K–$500K

The U.S. Mission to Mexico's Public Diplomacy annual program statement invites proposals from not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs), public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international/governmental institutions. It funds cultural, educational, and exchange programming that strengthens U.S.-Mexico ties and must include a U.S. cultural element or connection. Awards range from about $300,000 to $500,000. Eligibility is broad across organization types.

National Institute of Corrections · $0–$150K

The National Institute of Corrections invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education to develop a behavioral health training and policy initiative for correctional settings. For-profit recipients must waive any profit or fee, and proof of 501(c)(3) status or an authorizing tribal resolution is required; foreign and international organizations are not eligible. The maximum award is about $150,000. Eligibility is fairly broad across U.S. organization types.

Community & Economic Development · $100K–$3M

Open to Pennsylvania municipalities, public agencies, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports/rail/freight entities. It funds transportation projects that support economic development and a safe, reliable transportation system across the commonwealth. Awards range from about $100,000 to $3,000,000, with applications due July 31, 2026.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $500K–$750K

This U.S. State Department (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement) grant is open to U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations to implement a project strengthening Uzbekistan's anti-corruption framework and improving its investment climate. Awards are expected to range from roughly $500,000 to $750,000. Eligibility is broad across organization types, but the work is country-specific to Uzbekistan; review Section C of the full announcement for detailed eligibility before applying.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $2K–$500K

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act, open to states, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities. A key restriction is that proposed work must be within the Great Lakes Basin or affect a species present there. Funded proposals have ranged from about $2,000 to $500,000 (averaging around $217,000), with roughly $3.5 million expected this year, subject to Congressional appropriations.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Perception, Action & Cognition (PAC) program supports empirical and theoretical research on human perceptual, motor, and cognitive processes and their interactions. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Proposals focused mainly on neural structure/function mapping, clinical populations, or non-human animals may be returned without review. Award amounts are not specified here.

Board of Forestry · $5K–$375K

Open to a broad range of California applicants including businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. It funds research and development to advance innovative wood, biomass, and bioenergy products, plus related workforce development and affordable workforce housing in forest-dependent communities. Awards range from about $5,000 to $375,000, with applications due August 3, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program supports projects that strengthen the mathematical sciences research community, including infrastructure, training, and conferences/workshops with regional or national impact. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type subject to clarification, though in practice these awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Proposals must demonstrate impact beyond the submitting institution. Specific award amounts are not provided here.

Community Oriented Policing Services · $0–$10.4M

The COPS Office FY26 Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS) program funds scenario-based active-shooter and terrorism-response training for first responders. Eligibility is broad: public governmental agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, community groups, and faith-based organizations may apply, but for-profits (and other recipients) must forgo any profit or management fee. The maximum award is about $10.35 million. This is broadly eligible but oriented toward organizations able to deliver national-scale training.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $550

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) program funds basic research on the principles and mechanisms of learning and on augmented intelligence (how human cognition can be enhanced through interaction with others or technology). Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Award amounts are not clearly specified here. Interdisciplinary and convergent projects are encouraged but single-discipline work is also eligible.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinical Translational Research Award supports moving promising preclinical and/or clinical findings toward clinical application in tuberous sclerosis complex. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. The mechanism allows multiple Principal Investigators, with a required pre-application from the initiating PI. Award amounts are not specified in this record.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $500K–$550K

This U.S. State Department (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement) grant is open to U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs and educational institutions to strengthen specialized organized-crime and corruption departments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Awards range from roughly $500,000 to $550,000. The work is country-specific to Bosnia and Herzegovina; review Section C of the full announcement for detailed eligibility.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Impact Award supports applied, use-inspired research with potential for major near-term patient impact in a congressionally directed FY26 topic area. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. The mechanism allows multiple Principal Investigators, with cost caps of about $2.8M (single PI) or $3.6M (partnering PI) over up to four years.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award supports clinical research and trials within a congressionally directed FY26 topic area, and requires patient advocate participation; animal research is not allowed. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. Awards are capped at about $4.2M each over up to four years, with roughly four awards anticipated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Idea Development Award supports conceptually innovative, high-impact research that could lead to discoveries or improvements in patient care for tuberous sclerosis complex. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. The mechanism accommodates both established and new-to-the-field investigators, who compete in separate categories. Award amounts are not specified in this record.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award supports early exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain concepts in tuberous sclerosis complex research, and preliminary data is not required. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. Award amounts are not specified in this record.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Technology/Therapeutic Development Award supports translating promising preclinical findings into clinical products (drugs, devices, or knowledge products) addressing congressionally directed topic areas, with a per-award cost cap of about $5.6 million over up to four years. Products should address or have dual-purpose potential for the health needs of service members, veterans, and their families. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement. The program expects an established proof-of-concept or prototype to be advanced through final preclinical development.

U.S. Mission to Indonesia · $100K–$300K

This U.S. Mission Indonesia program funds an immersive public-awareness project to counter cyber scams targeting everyday Indonesians, with awards roughly $100,000 to $300,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (think tanks, civil society NGOs, foundations), public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. For-profit entities are explicitly ineligible. The project is Indonesia-specific.