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U.S. Mission to Australia · $5K–$15K

The U.S. Mission to Australia's Annual Program Statement funds non-governmental/civil society organizations, think tanks, educational institutions, and nonprofits for public-diplomacy-style projects, with awards typically between $5,000 and $15,000. Prior programmatic and budget-management experience is preferred, and applicants should be ready to describe cost-sharing from other sources. This is a small, geographically specific program tied to projects involving the U.S. Embassy in Australia.

State Treasurer's Office · $25K–$1.5M

A loan program (not a grant) for California nonprofit 501(c)(3) small or rural health facilities, or public health facilities, licensed by the state and operating at least three years. Loans range from $25,000 to $1.5 million (up to $1 million for refinancing) at 3-4% interest, for real property, equipment, or debt refinancing; small facilities must have annual gross revenue of $30 million or less, and borrowers must contribute at least 5% of project cost themselves.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $35K

The NSF High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA) program gives small awards to assess the feasibility of high-risk anthropological research projects, often in remote or difficult settings, with results meant to inform a fuller proposal later. Eligibility is unrestricted across NSF's standard applicant types, but investigators must first contact the cognizant NSF program director to confirm the work qualifies as high-risk. Awards are small, up to about $35,000, and no fixed deadline is listed.

National Park Service · $1–$38K

This National Park Service opportunity funds the Greening Youth Foundation to hire four research interns documenting African-American history at National Capital Parks-East, with awards from about $1 to $38,000. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than colleges and universities, and the program is scoped narrowly to this specific internship project rather than open general funding.

U.S. Mission to Spain · $25K–$75K

The U.S. Mission to Spain's Public Diplomacy program funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Spain ties around themes such as climate action, study in the U.S., NATO and security cooperation, entrepreneurship and STEM, media literacy, and human rights. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, educational and cultural institutions, civil society and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, professional associations, media outlets, governmental and international organizations, and individuals based in Spain, Andorra, or the U.S.; Spanish or Andorran organizations must be registered in their home country. For-profit businesses are not eligible, and awards range from about $25,000 to $75,000.

Aging · $15K–$30K

State and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based nonprofits, hospitals, and colleges/universities can apply for this Illinois Aging Department program (Older Americans Act Section 411; state agencies also eligible under ACA Section 2042). It funds mentoring and internship programs within Adult Protective Services provider networks to build a pipeline of trained staff and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Awards range from $15,000 to $30,000.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open), limited-competition NIH Small Grant Program tied to the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program, with clinical trials optional. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is typically restricted to existing CTSA hub institutions or their affiliated investigators, not the general public. Award amounts and deadlines have not been posted; review the official notice when released to confirm whether your institution is eligible.

Department of Transportation · Amount varies

Restricted to public agencies (not businesses or nonprofits); this reimbursable state grant matches up to 5% of a federal Airport Improvement Program grant, capped at $200,000 per project, for airport development or planning. The project must already be listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan and cannot begin until the state issues a formal notice to proceed.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Amount varies

Open primarily to California state agencies, local governments, special districts, and federally recognized tribes, with some private nonprofits also eligible. Funds hazard mitigation plans and projects that reduce damage from future disasters, administered by Cal OES after a Presidential Disaster Declaration; applicants must have (or apply to develop) a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Planning grants are capped at $150,000 for single jurisdictions and $250,000 for multi-jurisdiction plans; project funding depends on ongoing federal disaster declarations.

U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund opportunity from the U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which typically provides small community-development grants for local groups in the host country. Detailed eligibility, amount, and deadline are not yet posted. Because these programs are geographically restricted to the DRC and generally serve local community organizations, most U.S.-based applicants would not be eligible; review the full notice when published.

U.S. Mission to the Philippines · Amount varies

This is a forecasted U.S. Mission to the Philippines small grants program (Emerging Voices) that typically funds local civic, cultural, or community projects connected to the Philippines. Detailed eligibility, amount, and deadline are not posted. Because U.S. embassy small-grant programs are geographically focused on the host country and usually serve local organizations, most U.S.-based applicants would not qualify; review the full notice for specifics.

Natural Resources · $1K–$75K

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant, which funds work to combat white-nose syndrome in bats and conserve affected species. Awards range from $1,000 to $75,000.

Aging · $15K–$75K

State and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based nonprofits, hospitals, and colleges/universities can apply for this Illinois Aging Department program (Older Americans Act Section 411; state agencies also eligible under ACA Section 2042). It funds mentoring and internship programs within Adult Protective Services provider networks to build a pipeline of trained staff and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Awards range from $15,000 to $75,000.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R03 grant to build sustainable software tools for open science (clinical trials not allowed). It is aimed at researchers and research institutions developing scientific software, not individuals outside a research setting or general nonprofits. R03 awards are typically small and time-limited; full eligibility, amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Natural Resources · Up to $100K

This 2025 NOAA-funded Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act research program supports research, surveys, and monitoring of fish activity in waterways spanning multiple jurisdictions, with awards up to $100,000. Eligibility is limited to government organizations only. No application deadline is listed.

U.S. Mission to Cape Verde · $3K–$10K

The U.S. Embassy Praia's Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program offers small, one-time grants for community-based development projects in Cabo Verde, such as income generation, women's entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and environmental resilience. Applicants must be registered nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with a SAM.gov UEI and registration, must already have successfully run community projects, and substantial community contribution (labor, materials, or money) is required. Awards cannot exceed $10,000 (typically $4,000 to $8,000), projects must finish within 12 months, and many costs (salaries, vehicles, equipment, religious or for-profit projects) are excluded.

Natural Resources · Up to $50K

Illinois DNR (Phase 3) funding for greenway and trail planning along abandoned rail corridors, open only to public or quasi-public government agencies, not individuals, nonprofits, or businesses. Eligible applicants are limited to specific Illinois communities over 10,000 population or counties that have not already taken part in earlier planning phases, or multi-jurisdiction and interstate coalitions. These are non-competitive grants for pre-identified priority projects, capped around $20,000, with no application deadline listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH R03 pilot-project grant to enhance the Human Virome Program; clinical trials are not allowed. The R03 mechanism supports small, short-term pilot research at research institutions, so it is aimed at researchers rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; monitor for the full announcement before applying.

State Treasurer's Office · Up to $1M

Restricted to charter schools in California that have already received a funding reservation through the Charter School Facilities Program or are awaiting long-term bond financing; this program provides short-term interim financing (notes), not a standalone grant, up to $1 million. Not open to schools outside this specific pipeline.

Natural Resources · $1K–$200K

This Illinois Forest Action Plan (Forest Health) grant funds data collection on tree and forest disease conditions, open to 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, but explicitly excludes institutions of higher education. Awards range from $1,000 to $200,000. No application deadline is listed.