Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant is a grant from Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development that funds technology-based business development and commercialization in Pennsylvania through the Ben Franklin Technology Partners network. Awards support early-stage technology companies, university spinoffs, and applied research partnerships with commercialization potential in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, information technology, and energy. Eligible applicants are Pennsylvania-based technology companies and academic institutions working with a regional Ben Franklin partner. Grants range from $25,000 to $100,000 for early-stage projects, with larger awards available for multi-stage engagements.

Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) is sponsored by Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) through PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation in Pennsylvania. It offers financial assistance to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.

Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) is a grant from Commonwealth Financing Authority that funds transportation infrastructure improvements to encourage economic development and ensure safe, reliable transportation for Pennsylvania residents. Eligible projects include streetscape improvements, sidewalk enhancements, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets, and transit-oriented development. Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transit agencies, and freight rail ports may apply. Grants of up to $3,000,000 are available for projects with a minimum eligible cost of $100,000. The application deadline is July 31, 2026.

Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.

Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.

Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.