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National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

NIH individual postdoctoral fellowship (F32) supporting a named postdoctoral fellow to analyze the ECHO program's longitudinal child-health dataset within the NICHD DASH repository. This is an individual fellowship awarded through a sponsoring US institution; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. No award amount is stated. It is restricted to eligible postdoctoral researchers at a US institution, so eligibility is narrow.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/Fogarty K43 career development award supports an early-career scientist at an academic or research institution in a low- or middle-income country, for research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial. Eligibility is narrow and country-restricted: only foreign institutions in qualifying LMICs may apply, U.S. organizations and their foreign components are not eligible, and some upper-middle-income G20 countries are excluded. This is not available to U.S. applicants. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/Fogarty K43 career development award supports an early-career scientist at an academic or research institution in a low- or middle-income country, with a required independent clinical trial. Eligibility is narrow and country-restricted: only foreign institutions in qualifying LMICs may apply, U.S. organizations and their foreign components are not eligible, and some upper-middle-income G20 countries are excluded. This is not available to U.S. applicants. No specific award amount is stated.

CA Department of Education · $50K–$203.5K

California's After School Education and Safety (ASES) program, created by Proposition 49, funds before- and after-school literacy, academic enrichment, and safety programs for K-9 students, with awards of $50,000-$203,500. Only public agencies partnering with schools are eligible, in this Round 2 of the 2025-26 RFA. The deadline is December 3, 2026.

Department of Labor · Up to $7M

The New York State Department of Labor's Growing the Clean Energy Workforce-Electric Vehicles (GCEW-EV) program funds for-profit, governmental, and not-for-profit organizations to create or expand training and pre-apprenticeship programs in EV repair/maintenance, EV charging station repair, and EV fleet maintenance, including wraparound support services for participants, with awards up to $7,000,000. Eligibility is broad across sectors. The deadline is December 3, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF CREST program funds research centers at minority-serving institutions to build STEM research capacity and broaden participation. Eligibility is narrow: only MSIs that offer graduate STEM degrees and meet a 50% underrepresented-minority enrollment criterion (or primarily serve students with disabilities) may apply, and a preliminary proposal and NSF invitation are required before a full proposal. The PI must hold a full-time faculty appointment at the applying institution. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R50 award provides salary support for established Research Software Engineers who build and disseminate biomedical software, tools, and algorithms. Eligible applicants include universities and research institutions; foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply. It is tied to an existing research environment and specialized staff, so it suits research institutions rather than general nonprofits or individuals applying on their own. No specific award amount is stated.

Office of Naval Research · $450K–$525K

This Office of Naval Research program funds research capacity-building at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions on naval-relevant science and engineering. Eligibility is narrow: only covered educational institutions (HBCUs/MIs eligible under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act, or accredited post-secondary minority institutions) may apply, the PI and all personnel must be U.S. citizens, and it is a single-PI award with no co-PIs or sub-awards. Awards range from about $450,000 to $525,000.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency · Amount varies

This is a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Broad Agency Announcement seeking research on hard geospatial-intelligence problems in foundational GEOINT, advanced phenomenologies, and analytic technologies. Eligibility is open to any responsible source capable of meeting the government's needs, but the work is highly specialized defense/intelligence R&D and proposals are accepted only in response to specific Topic Calls, some of which are classified and require security clearance. No award amounts are stated. This suits research organizations and contractors with relevant technical and security capabilities rather than general nonprofits.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Statistics program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including methods applicable across science and engineering, from single-investigator to interdisciplinary team projects. Eligibility is broadly open to the entity types NSF generally accepts, subject to any additional clarification in the solicitation. It is aimed at researchers and academic institutions. No specific award amount is stated.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $5K–$150K

This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds implementation of approved state and interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species management plans. Eligibility is narrow: only states, territories, or Indian tribes (within an interstate organization) that have an approved ANS management plan may apply, with a specific named list of eligible state entities. A 25% cost-share of total project costs is required, and there is a 5% cap on administrative costs. Awards range from about $5,000 to $150,000.

Office of Science · $500K–$16M

The DOE Genesis Mission funds interdisciplinary teams using novel AI models to accelerate scientific discovery in areas like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear energy, quantum information, and semiconductors. Eligibility is broadly open to any entity type, subject to clarification in the RFA, with Phase I small-team and Phase II large-team awards. Awards are large, roughly $500,000 up to $16 million. It is aimed at research teams able to leverage national-laboratory, industry, and academic resources.

Department of Parks and Recreation · $200K–$8.5M

Open to California cities, counties, districts, joint powers authorities, and nonprofit organizations, funding acquisition, design, and construction of new or renovated parks in underserved, climate-vulnerable communities. Grants range from $200,000 to $8,500,000, can cover 100% of project costs, and require no matching funds. Applications are due online by December 17, 2026.

DARPA - Tactical Technology Office · Amount varies

This DARPA Tactical Technology Office Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative proposals to build, adapt, and sustain defense platforms and systems, in focus areas such as Design/Build/Buy, Surge and Sustain, Long Range Effects, and Disruptive Innovation. Eligibility is broadly open to any responsible source capable of meeting the government's needs, but this is specialized defense R&D. No specific award amount is stated. It suits research organizations and contractors with relevant technical capabilities rather than general nonprofits.

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Amount varies

This FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current program funds flood mitigation for buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program in participating communities. Eligibility is narrow and government-only: states, U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments (which must apply through their state or territory). It is not available to nonprofits, businesses, or individuals directly. No specific award amount is stated in this record.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · $10K–$650K

The USDA AFRI Education and Workforce Development program funds projects that develop the next generation of food and agricultural sciences professionals, including K-14 educator development, youth education, community-college training, undergraduate research, and pre/postdoctoral fellowships. Eligibility is broad and includes colleges and universities, experiment stations, research institutions, private organizations, federal agencies, and U.S.-citizen or permanent-resident individuals; foreign and international organizations are not eligible. Awards range from about $10,000 to $650,000. Eligibility varies by project type, so applicants should check the NOFO.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $100K–$600K

This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds implementation of aquatic invasive species management plans in the Great Lakes states. Eligibility is narrow: only a primary state natural resource agency in each Great Lakes state may apply, though that agency may designate another entity of any type to apply on its behalf. Awards range roughly from $100,000 to $600,000. Most applicants will need an existing state plan and a connection to a state natural resource agency to be eligible.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $20K–$100K

This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds development or implementation of tribal aquatic invasive species management plans in the Great Lakes Basin. Eligibility is narrow: only tribal natural resource agencies or organizations in the Great Lakes Basin may apply, though they may designate another entity of any type to apply on their behalf. Awards range roughly from $20,000 to $100,000. A relevant tribal AIS plan must exist or be developed as part of the work.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · $150K–$2.5M

This USDA NIFA Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program builds research capacity at the 1994 Land-Grant Tribal Colleges in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Eligibility is narrow: only the named list of eligible 1994 Tribal Colleges may apply. Awards range from about $150,000 to $2.5 million. It is restricted to those specific institutions, and gain-of-function research is excluded.

Finance Authority · Up to $1M

Illinois' Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program (funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act) offers up to $1,000,000 to help municipalities adopt and implement Illinois' Stretch Energy Code for more energy-efficient buildings. Eligibility is limited strictly to municipalities (cities, villages, or incorporated towns) as defined by Illinois law; non-municipal entities, including counties, nonprofits, and businesses, are not eligible to apply, though municipalities may use consultants to prepare applications. The deadline is December 31, 2026.