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Awards to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, institutions, universities, businesses, and government officials to acknowledge exceptional dedication to recycling. The awards are intended to honor outstanding achievements in and cont...
Grants to Israel and Korea for-profits and research institutions for joint research and development projects related to artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector. Funding is intended to support collaborative teams of institutions and companies from each ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...
Cooperative agreement with a USA educational agency, Tribe, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization to establish an academic intervention center. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of liter...
Cooperative agreement to a USA educational agency, IHE, for-profit, Tribe, or nonprofit organization to address the education of children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of ...
Opportunity for USA teams associated with research institutions, IHEs, government agencies, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and others to develop robotics technology projects to improve transportation. Applicants must submit an intake form prior to applying. ...
Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to assist states in increasing foster home capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide the data, training, and technica...
Awards to Israel scientists holding faculty rank at a qualified Israeli university to recognize impact in a range of science and engineering fields. Nominations are invited on behalf of individual investigators demonstrating quality and innovation in their researc...
Grants to Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island early-career scientists working at nonprofit research, medical, or academic institutions for disease research. The purpose of the program is to support pilot studies and research in a variety of disciplines. Fund...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and individuals for activities to enhance and preserve the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that engage the local community in conservation and create positiv...
Grants to USA Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other Minority Serving Institutions for research on plasma science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that address...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and individuals for creative initiatives to improve the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that provide solutions to environmental problems, engage the community in sustainable...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and IHEs to conduct environmental research studies in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that further scientific knowledge about the environment; advance conservation of wate...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, K-12 schools, IHEs, and tribal entities to support beverage container recycling efforts. Some applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects i...
Grants to USA and territories minority-serving institutions for academic research and technology development. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research that will benefit efforts to explore within the solar system and beyond. The goal of the program i...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and public educational institutions for arts programming and projects. Funding is intended to support a wide variety of educational arts activities that support the arts in schoo...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, quality of place, and hu...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations in eligible counties for capacity-building activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that advance economic mobility in the region through three focus areas: career and workforce devel...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on substance us...
Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the preservation of and access to historical records. Funding is intended to enhance and develop archival programs, as well as to train and educate records custodians. A...
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and agencies to support volunteer staff working in a broad range of community services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Eligible service areas in...
Grants to Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs, and schools to benefit communities in eligible regions. Grant funding may be requested for programs, equipment, facilities improvements, and ...
Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that address legal issues such as legal education, legal aid, law reform, legal research, and law libraries. Priority will be given to ongoing programs. Short-term projects will also be consi...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strength...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, including local governments, IHEs, school districts, and volunteer centers for materials, supplies, and volunteer support for community service projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of fo...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and exper...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and Tribes for research on services provided to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority will be given to...
Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, businesses, and nature centers for educational initiatives that increase awareness of environmental topics. A l...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance to local government agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purp...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs in multiple states to implement environmental conservation activities related to rangeland. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...
Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, or IHE to address youth homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and businesses to collect and redistribute food to those in need in eligible counties. Applicants must work with staff and receive a site visit prior to submitting a grant applica...
Cooperative agreements to Nevada government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education to evaluate, protect, and manage archaeological resources in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be co...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, IHEs, and government agencies for infrastructure projects that address food waste. Funding is intended to increase access to food waste diversion projects and increase the food waste compo...
Grants to New York qualifying industrial, institutional, municipal, commercial, and nonprofit entities and IHEs for green energy construction projects. Funding is intended for the design, construction, and installation of technologies that help achieve carbon neut...
Grants to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, school districts, academic institutions, and government agencies for research addressing production issues for grains. Funding is intended for studies on ways to make grain production more sustainable. Proj...
Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...
Scholarships to Mississippi individuals in eligible locations to achieve academic education goals. Funding is intended to support higher education, which is fundamental to helping families and raising overall economic standards. The program's goal is to help creat...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...
Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government agencies in multiple states to manage cultural, archaeological, and paleontological resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...
Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...
Grants to Michigan IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to increase food rescue efforts. Funding is intended to reduce food waste across the state by diverting edible food to be donated for human consumption, rather than being directed to lan...
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for youth mentorship programming. Funding is intended for transformative mentorship programs that take place in a rehabilitation facility as well...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and IHEs for earthquake damage mitigation activities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for developing and implementing strategies to diminish the risks of earthquake d...
Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and government agencies for environmental initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development, renewal, or amendment of ...