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Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) CDC global health opportunity to engage faith-based organizations in sustaining HIV and tuberculosis services in Ethiopia. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; CDC global health awards of this type are generally limited to organizations with in-country presence and relevant public health experience, and U.S.-only applicants without Ethiopia operations are often not competitive. Watch for the official notice to confirm who may apply and any restrictions on foreign or domestic organizations.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Condensed Matter and Materials Theory (CMMT) program funds fundamental theoretical and computational research on hard and soft materials and materials phenomena, including data-centric and machine-learning approaches. Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic research organizations such as museums and research laboratories; for-profit firms and individuals cannot submit. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, and there are limits on the number of proposals per principal investigator.

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 research in catalysis and catalytic engineering, emphasizing heterogeneous catalysis and applications such as fuels, chemicals, environmental catalysis, biomass conversion, and energy-related electro- and photocatalysis. No award amount or deadline is stated here.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program funds fundamental research on how nanomaterials and nanosystems interact with biological and environmental media, part of NSF's Environmental Engineering and Sustainability cluster. Eligibility is unrestricted as to entity type, though NSF research grants in practice are led by universities and research institutions; collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so applicants should consult the full NSF solicitation for budget and submission details.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Thermal Transport Processes program funds fundamental engineering research on thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer, convection/diffusion/radiation, phonon transport, and related thermodynamics). Eligibility is unrestricted in type of entity, but in practice NSF research awards go to universities, research institutions, and qualifying organizations and businesses submitting strong research proposals. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not stated in this listing; confirm current deadlines on the NSF program page before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Interfacial Engineering program funds fundamental research on atomic- and molecular-scale interfacial phenomena to improve chemical and biochemical process efficiency, including chemical and biological separations and engineered interfaces. Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type subject to NSF's standard rules), but in practice these awards support university and research-institution investigators; proposals should show a clear path to advancing industrial chemical processes. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so check the program solicitation for current limits and proposal windows.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Environmental Sustainability program funds fundamental engineering research on sustainable systems that balance human well-being with protecting natural systems, including circular bioeconomy engineering, industrial ecology, life cycle assessment, and green engineering. Eligibility is broad (open to any type of entity, subject to clarifications in the solicitation), but proposals typically come from universities and research institutions with qualified principal investigators. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here; review the full NSF solicitation.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Energy, Power, Control, and Networks (EPCN) program funds research on modeling, optimization, learning, and control of networked systems, electric power and energy systems, power electronics, and related machine-learning methods. Eligibility is unrestricted across NSF's standard applicant types (primarily universities and research organizations), so most academic and nonprofit research entities can apply. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Amount varies

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this California grant program (funded by Proposition 4, the 2024 climate resilience bond) supports projects in disadvantaged communities related to safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparedness, clean air, parks, and the environment in the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains region. Applications are submitted in two stages, beginning with a Concept Proposal that staff review for fit before inviting a full application. Cost share is among the factors staff evaluate, so applicants should be prepared to describe matching contributions, and projects must be within the conservancy's geographic area.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

Offered by the California Energy Commission and funded through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this K-12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) provides loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits that improve energy efficiency, comfort, and air quality in existing K-12 school buildings. Only public agencies are eligible to apply, so private schools, nonprofits, and businesses cannot apply directly. Funding depends on continued U.S. Department of Energy support and terms may change.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $1.5K–$500K

Open to agricultural producers, the USDA REAP program funds renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, with awards ranging from about $1,500 up to $500,000. Eligibility is limited to agricultural producers (and, under the broader REAP program, certain rural small businesses), so general applicants and urban organizations typically do not qualify. Review the application package and contact a State Energy Coordinator for required forms and current terms.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Advanced Manufacturing program funds fundamental, multidisciplinary research that transforms U.S. manufacturing capabilities, including manufacturing systems, materials processing, machines, and nanomanufacturing. Eligibility is unrestricted in principle (open to NSF's listed entity types, typically universities and research institutions), subject to NSF's standard clarifications. Proposals of varying sizes are considered; no fixed award amount or deadline is given here, so consult the current NSF solicitation.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program funds fundamental engineering research on biosensing — detecting and quantifying biological analytes using innovations across engineering, life sciences, and information technology — within NSF's Engineering Biology and Health cluster. Eligibility is unrestricted as to entity type, but NSF research grants are typically led by universities and research institutions; proposals must advance both engineering and the life sciences. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so applicants should consult the full NSF solicitation.

State Water Resources Control Board · Amount varies

Funded under California's Proposition 1, this State Water Resources Control Board program supports water recycling projects, including recycled water treatment, storage and distribution, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and surface water augmentation. Eligible applicants are local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits qualified to do business in California, public utilities, recognized Native American tribes, and mutual water companies; all community types are eligible. Operation and maintenance costs are not fundable, and construction grant funding covers construction costs only.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies

This Army Research Laboratory special notice (under BAA W911NF-17-S-0003) seeks proposals to design, manufacture, and deliver a low-cost, battery-powered chip-scale atomic clock targeting under $300 per unit at volume for defense timing applications. Eligibility is restricted to for-profit firms (a consortium led by a for-profit firm is also encouraged), so nonprofits, universities as primes, and individuals are not the intended applicants. Funding is via a technology investment agreement; no specific award amount or deadline is listed, and applicants should review the full special notice.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · $100K–$2.3M

This U.S. Army research program (Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver) funds work on robotics and autonomous systems for future multi-domain military operations, with awards ranging from about $100,000 up to roughly $2.3 million to a single entity. Institutions of higher education, for-profit, and non-profit organizations may apply, and FFRDCs may propose subject to their sponsoring agency's policy; teams are allowed but not required. Note the listed proposal dates have passed (Cycle 2 submission was April 24, 2024), so verify whether any cycle remains open before pursuing it.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds innovative research on electronic, photonic, optoelectronic, and magnetic devices for applications such as communications, sensing, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarifications), so a broad range of applicants may qualify, though NSF awards typically support universities and research organizations. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified; contact the relevant program director about topic fit.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies