Technology & Innovation Grants

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. The Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Act), Pub. L. 97-219, established the SBIR program. The Act requires certain agencies, including the Department, to reserve a statutory percentage of their extramural R&D budgets for two phases of the three-phase SBIR program (see http://sbir.gov/about/about-sbir for more information on the program). Phase I awards are to determine, insofar as possible, the scientific or technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of R&D projects submitted under the SBIR program. Phase I awards are for amounts up to $75,000 and for a period of up to six months. Phase II projects continue the development of Phase I projects. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed Phase II project. Only Phase I grantees are eligible to apply for Phase II funding. Phase II awards are for amounts up to $575,500 over a period of two years. In Phase III, the small business grantee pursues commercial applications of the Phase I and II R&D. The SBIR program does not fund Phase III. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of individuals with disabilities. (See 29 U.S.C. 760.) Project activities may include: Conducting manufacturing-related R&D that encompasses improvements in existing methods or processes, or wholly new processes, machines, or systems, that benefit individuals with disabilities; Exploring the uses of technology to ensure equal access to education, employment, community environments, and information for individuals with disabilities; and Improving the quality and utility of disability and rehabilitation research. Note: An applicant should consult NIDRR's Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2017 (78 FR 20299, published April 4, 2013) (the Plan) when preparing its application. The Plan is organized around the following research domains: (1) Community Living and Participation; (2) Health and Function; and (3) Employment. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. Applications for grants under the SBIR Program, CFDA number 84.133S-1, must be submitted electronically using the Government-wide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133S). Funding Opportunity Number: ED-ACL-GRANTS-031315-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: HL. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.

BIL: Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program FRONT-END ENGINEERING DESIGN STUDIES FOR INTEGRATED CARBON CAPTURE, TRANSPORT and STORAGE SYSTEMS". The objective of this FOA is to seek applications to execute and complete front-end engineering design (FEED) studies for integrated carbon capture, transport (if required) and storage (CCS) systems. The integrated CCS systems will separate, transport (if required) and store carbon from new and existing, domestic coal electric generation facilities, natural gas (NG) electric generation facilities, and industrial facilities not purposed for electric generation. Integrated CCS systems include not only the carbon capture technology, but also any relevant carbon oxides transportation (if required), and carbon storage formation(s) or off-take agreements. Modification 000003: The purpose of this modification is to update information contained within the community benefits plan information, update information under content and form of the full application, consolidate appendix L and R and update appendix Q. Please see the full FOA document for a detailed listing of the changes. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002738. Assistance Listing: 81.255. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: EN. Award Amount: $1 – $12.5M per award.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for CHIPS for America – CHIPS Metrology seeks applications from eligible applicants to explore the technical merit or feasibility of an innovative idea or technology with the aim of developing a viable product or service that will be introduced to the commercial microelectronics marketplace. This NOFO contains multiple topics on research projects for critically needed measurement services, tools, and instrumentation; innovative manufacturing metrologies; novel assurance and provenance technologies and advanced metrology research and development (R&D) testbeds to help secure U.S. leadership in the global semiconductor industry. Funding Opportunity Number: 2024-SBIR-CHIPS-01. Assistance Listing: 11.042,11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST.

To increase research capacity for NF, the NFRP is offering the NFRA. The intent of the NFRA is to provide a framework of intensive mentoring and iterative guidance with proposed research, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group of junior faculty (Scholars). The NFRP NFRA will bring together established NF investigators (one Director and one Deputy Director) and early-career independent investigators (Scholars) and their Career Guides to develop successful, highly productive NF scientists and clinicians that will conduct research with the aim of lessening the clinical impact of NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis. The NFRA is a multi-institutional interactive virtual academy platform designed to offer support to NFRA Scholars with the goal to advance innovative, high impact NF research through a collaborative and career development environment.The functioning NFRA will consist of Scholars and their Career Guides (mentors) from different institutions, and an Academy Director and Deputy Director (see Figure 1 below). The Academy Director and Deputy Director will catalyze the growth and professional development of the Scholars in collaboration with their Career Guides, assess the progress of the Scholars, and facilitate communication and collaboration among all Academy members. The Career Guide is not required to be at the same institution as the Scholar; however, if the (primary) Career Guide is from a different institution, a secondary Career Guide at the Scholar’s institution is needed. The NFRA will afford Scholars opportunities to operate in a collegial, highly dynamic, and cutting-edge center to move early-career investigators towards positions as leaders in NF conducting impactful research.During this first phase of the academy, the NFRP is offering the FY24 NFRALA funding opportunity to solicit applications for an Academy Director and Deputy Director to lead the NFRA. The Academy Director and Deputy Director (referred to as Academy Leadership) must be established NF researchers and can be at different institutions. The Academy Leadership must demonstrate a strong record of mentoring and training early-career independent investigators, a commitment to leadership, the ability to articulate methods toward research collaborations, and the ability to objectively assess the progress of all Scholars in the NFRA. An objective of the NFRA leadership team is to establish the Academy structure in its first year and in subsequent years, conduct oversight of this activity. Other objectives will include execution of research that will engage NFRA FY25 Scholars (including subsequent-year Scholars), develop tools for Scholars to enable success, and provide opportunities to broaden their knowledge in NF disorders. The leadership team will identify and offer opportunities to network with other NFRP FY25 Early Investigator Research Award recipients (and subsequent year awardees) and NFRP FY25 New Investigator Award – Early-Stage Investigator (NIA – ESI) Award recipients (and subsequent year awardees). In the second stage of the academy, the NFRP anticipates release of funding opportunities for the Scholars who will conduct their research under the guidance of the NFRA leadership team. Funding Opportunity Number: HT942524NFRPNFRALA. Assistance Listing: 12.420. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1.5M total program funding.

The U.S. Embassy in Suriname announces a call for concept notes to put forward for the 2025 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) competition. The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) helps protect historic buildings, archaeological sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural expressions like indigenous languages and crafts around the world. Pending availability of funds, awards will range from $25,000 to $500,000 Deadline to submit concept notes: midnight on December 15, 2024. Contact: Paramaribo-grants@state.gov Who can apply? Eligible implementers may include Institutions of Higher Education, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions, U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-Profit Organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. The AFCP will not award grants to individuals, commercial entities, or past award recipients that have not fulfilled the objectives or reporting requirements of previous awards. Potential implementers must be registered and active in the U.S. government’s System for Award Management (SAM) to receive U.S. federal assistance. This includes having a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and can take several weeks. Go to https://sam.gov/ for instructions on how to register and read also the “Note on SAM Registration” at the end of this announcement. What can be funded? Funding Areas:  Appropriate project activities may include: Anastylosis: Reassembling a site using its original parts. Conservation: Treating or otherwise addressing damage or deterioration to an object or site. Consolidation: Reconnecting elements of an object or site. Documentation: Recording the condition and important features of an object, site, or tradition in analog or digital format. Inventory: Listing objects, sites, or traditions by location, feature, age, or other unifying characteristics. Preventive Conservation: Addressing conditions that threaten or damage a site, object, collection, or tradition. Restoration: Replacing missing elements to recreate the original appearance of an object or site, usually appropriate for fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings. Stabilization: Reducing the physical disturbance or increasing the stability of an object or site. Sites and Objects Having a Religious Connection: The Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution permits the government to include religious objects and sites within an aid program under certain conditions. For example, an item with a religious connection (including a place of worship) may be the subject of a cultural preservation grant if the item derives its primary significance from and is nominated solely based on architectural, artistic, historical, or other cultural (not religious) criteria. What is not funded? AFCP does not support the following activities or costs, and the Center will deem applications requesting AFCP support for any of these activities or costs ineligible: Privately or Commercially Owned Property: Preservation or purchase of privately or commercially owned cultural objects, collections, or real property, including those whose transfer from private or commercial to public ownership is envisioned, planned, or in process but not complete at the time of application. Natural Heritage: Preservation of natural heritage (physical, biological, and geological formations, paleontological collections, habitats of threatened species of animals and plants, fossils, etc.) unless the natural heritage has a cultural heritage connection or dimension. Human Remains: Preservation of hominid or human remains. News Media: Preservation of news media (newspapers, newsreels, radio and TV programs, etc.). Published Materials: Preservation of published materials available elsewhere (books, periodicals, etc.). Mandated Educational Materials: Development of curricula or educational materials for required classroom use. Archaeological Research: Archaeological excavations or exploratory surveys for research purposes. Historical Research: Historical research, except in cases where the research is justifiable and integral to the success of the proposed project. New Exhibits or Collections: Acquisition or creation of new exhibits, objects, or collections for new or existing museums. New Construction: Construction of new buildings, building additions, or permanent coverings (over archaeological sites, for example). New Works of Art: Commissions of new works of art or architecture for commemorative or economic development purposes. New or Modern Adaptations: Creation of new or modern adaptation of existing traditional dances, songs, chants, musical compositions, plays, or other performances. Conjectural Reconstructions: Creation of conjectural reconstructions of cultural objects or sites that no longer exist. Relocation: Relocation of cultural sites from one physical location to another unless under imminent threat of irreversible damage or destruction. Removal: Removal of cultural objects or elements of cultural sites from the country for any reason. Digitization: Digitization of cultural objects or collections, unless part of a clearly defined conservation, documentation, or PD effort. Conservation Plans or Studies: Conservation plans or other studies, unless they are one component of a larger project to implement the results of those studies. Cash Reserves or Endowments: Cash reserves, endowments, or revolving funds (funds must be expended within the award period [up to five years] and may not be used to create an endowment or revolving fund). Fund-Raising Campaigns: Costs of fund-raising campaigns. Contingency Costs: Contingency, unforeseen, or miscellaneous costs. Pre-Award Costs: Costs of work performed prior to the announcement of the award unless allowable per 2 CFR 200.458 and approved by the Grants Officer. International Travel: International travel outside the project country, except in cases where travel is justifiable and integral to the success of the proposed project or to provide project leaders with learning and exchange opportunities with cultural heritage experts. Project Cost Limits: Individual projects which cost less than US $25,000 or more than $500,000. Independent U.S. Projects: Independent U.S. projects overseas. How do you apply? This year, the process is thinned down and in multiple stages. For the first round, applicants should submit a concept note via email to Paramaribo-grants@state.gov. Concept notes must be submitted by Sunday, December 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m. The concept note should include: Project basics: Include the implementer’s information, including name and SAM registration status, a working title of the project, anticipated project length (between 12-60 months), project location, and a project cost estimate (amount requested from AFCP, in U.S. dollars). Project summary description: Provide a summary (3,000 characters maximum) that outlines the project activities, deliverables (outputs), and intended results (outcomes). Visual or audiovisual documentation: Include five (5) high-quality digital images (JPEGs or PNGs) or audiovisual files that convey the nature and condition of the site, collection, or tradition and show the urgency or need for the project (e.g., collapsed walls, water damage). Page limit: 2 What are the deadlines? The multi-stage application process begins with your initial submission of the above to the U.S. Embassy in Suriname, with a deadline of midnight on December 15, 2024. If selected for further consideration by the panel of experts in Washington, D.C., applicants will be asked to submit full applications by March 17, 2025. For more on AFCP click here: https://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/ambassadors-fund-cultural-preservation Note on SAM Registration All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with SAM.gov. A UEI is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. An applicant must maintain an active registration while it has a proposal under review by the Department of State and must continue to keep the registration active for the entire duration of the period of performance of any Federal award that results from the NOFO. The 2 CFR 200 requires that subrecipients obtain a UEI number. Please note the UEI for subrecipients is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed and/or directed to a subrecipient. The SAM registration process can take weeks or months, especially for non-U.S. applicants. SAM will assign a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) automatically to any entity registering or renewing its record in the system. Registration in SAM is free: https://sam.gov/. Disclaimer: Notification of this funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the AFCP program or the U.S. government. The Center reserves the right to waive program formalities and to reduce, revise, or increase project scopes and budgets in accordance with the needs of the program and the availability of funds. Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-AFCP25. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $25K – $500K per award.

NOAA SBIR Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. The NOAA SBIR Program funds small businesses developing innovative products with strong commercial potential that align with NOAA's mission areas. High priority is given to proposals integrating NOAA Science & Technology Focus Areas like Uncrewed Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud Computing. This program supports the advancement of climate adaptation and mitigation technologies.

Program Description The Public Diplomacy Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali, Rwanda, is pleased to announce an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals by email to KigaliPDGrants@state.gov by March 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+2). Executive Summary The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 initiative is a strategic funding opportunity designed to enhance alumni engagement through impactful, public service-oriented projects. These projects leverage the experiences and skills gained from U.S. exchange programs to address pressing global issues and local challenges in Rwanda. By supporting these initiatives, the AEIF aims to strengthen the U.S. government's relationship with exchange alumni and advance shared goals. The AEIF 2025 initiative is a testament to our commitment to fostering mutual understanding and collaboration between the people of Rwanda and the United States. Goals and Objectives AEIF 2025 provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. This year, AEIF 2025 will support United States’ commitment to increase economic growth and strengthen human capital and to promote democracy, good governance, and rule of law. Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-KIGALI-FY25-002. Assistance Listing: 19.022. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $5K – $35K per award.

BACKGROUND: The U.S. government unequivocally condemns the Russian government’s aggressive foreign policy. The Kremlin’s efforts to silence independent voices, restrict access to unbiased information, and punish dissent represent a pattern of systematic repression of the Russian people’s fundamental freedoms. The United States recognizes this and distinguishes between Russia’s government and its people. The United States respects the Russian people’s contributions to science, culture, and education. Maintaining and strengthening the people-to-people connections between our countries serves the long-term interests of the United States and remains the bedrock upon which a future, more constructive bilateral relationship could emerge. In that spirit, the United States supports people-to-people engagements, exchange programs, and other initiatives that allow Russian students, scholars, and civil society members to experience the United States, its culture, and its values firsthand, and that promote interaction between the Russian and American people with the aim of keeping the door open to a better future. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces funding is available through our Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This APS outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedure for submitting requests for funding. Applications for programs are accepted until the deadline of March 31, 2025. The U.S. Embassy will not accept applications under the 2025 NOFO after that deadline. Please follow the instructions below. Please use the grant application mandatory forms and consider using the proposal and budget templates found on our website sidebar. Purpose of Public Diplomacy Grants: PDS Moscow invites proposals for projects that support future constructive relations and reinforce ties between the American and Russian people. Grant proposals must convey an element of U.S. history, culture, or values and support the administration’s stated priorities of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Competitive proposals should support a priority program area (see below) and should also include a connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Russia even after the program has finished. Priority Programming Areas: · Media & Information: Projects that promote an understanding of freedom of the press, good journalistic practices, increased access to information, and improved media and digital literacy for the Russian people; · Sharing America: Projects that promote an understanding of the American values of democracy, freedom of expression, and an open society, as well as proposals that increase the understanding of America’s cultures and groups; · Collaborative and Educational Projects: Projects that promote knowledge sharing, innovation, advancement, and cooperation in areas that advance administration priorities; · English Language Learning & Teaching: Projects that support innovative, interactive teaching and learning of the English language. The funds awarded under this NOFO may not be used for any initiatives or programs, or any activities that do not comply with Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. By signing the SF-424 or SF-424I Application for Federal Assistance, the Applicant certifies the following: 1) Its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and; 2) It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws. The following types of projects are NOT eligible for funding: · Projects relating to partisan political activity; · Charitable or development activities; · Construction projects; · Commercial projects; · Projects that support specific religious activities; · Fundraising campaigns; · Lobbying for specific legislation or projects; · Competitions where the prize is the only outcome of the program; · Scientific research and/or surveys; or · Projects that duplicate existing projects. Authorizing legislation, type, and year of funding: Funding authority rests primarily in Fulbright-Hayes or Smith-Mundt FY2025/2026 Public Diplomacy funding, as well as other funding sources. All programming is subject to the statutory limitations of the funding determined and availability of funds. Funding Opportunity Number: DOSRUS-25-GR-001. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: O. Award Amount: $25K – $250K per award.

Economics of AI Fellowship is sponsored by Stripe. The fellowship supports foundational academic research in the economics of AI, an area currently understudied despite rapid technical progress in artificial intelligence. Fellows receive a baseline grant, opportunities to attend conferences with leading economists and technologists, and potential access to unique data via Stripe and its customers.

The U.S. Embassy Yangon of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit an application and proposal to carry out a program (or programs) to strengthen the cultural ties and understanding between the U.S. and Myanmar through programs or projects that highlight shared values, promote bilateral cooperation and exchange. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Programs or projects are encouraged to use the American Center in Yangon and Jefferson Center in Mandalay as venues. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Priority Program Areas: Priority will be given to proposals that address one or more of the following program areas: 1. EDUCATION - Programs that provide skill-based and vocational opportunities for Myanmar students and young adults in support of economic empowerment, special priority will be given to proposals that are aimed towards disadvantaged, marginalized, and rural communities . Programs that promote understating of U.S education and culture or that help prepare for study in the United States; the building of linkages between American and Myanmar private academic & cultural institutions; and training opportunities for Myanmar students or faculty and artists. 2. Entrepreneurship - Projects that provide training for small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially programs that are tailored toward disadvantaged or marginalized, or rural communities. 3. MEDIA LITERACY, INDEPENDENT MEDIA & PRESS FREEDOM - Projects that promotes digital & media literacy, support training for independent & citizen journalism, and counter disinformation. 4.ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING – Projects that teach English skills and culture to Myanmar youth and young professionals. Programs for Business English or English for Entrepreneurs. 5.–MYANMAR BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP - Programs that seek to promote a greater understanding of U.S. policies, culture, and society to Myanmar audiences; activities that promote shared values and interests between the American and Myanmar people; and projects that build people-to-people ties. Note: Please see detail information in Related Document tab. Funding Opportunity Number: 25-MMR-NOFO-001. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $5K – $100K per award.

The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.

SMASH Incubator seeks to address the lack of sufficient private investment that is available to successfully commercialize the output of research, development, and demonstration activities and bring innovative solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to market. Specifically, projects funded through this NOFO will encourage innovations in solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing across the supply chain, with the aim of reducing U.S. reliance on imported materials and technologies. This NOFO also encourages the development of new solar hardware and technology for domestic use and potential export. These activities are expected to deliver jobs and economic growth in the clean energy sector, while increasing national energy security. Topic Area 1 seeks to conduct early-stage pilot-scale testing and demonstration of innovative processes or products that can substantively increase domestic manufacturing in all segments of the crystalline silicon solar module supply chain. Each segment also includes the manufacturing equipment used in that segment, input materials for that segment, process control and characterization tools, and consumables used in that segment, which today are predominantly made outside the United States. Topic Area 2 aims to support the cadmium telluride (CdTe) PV industry, an increasingly valuable part of the U.S. economy and leading domestic renewable energy technology. All segments of the CdTe PV module supply chain are of interest, including improvements in materials, processes, manufacturing, components, metrology, demonstration, recycling, and reclamation. Topic Area 3 is focused on R&D and demonstration activities with the goal of de-risking new non-module PV components and manufacturing processes, while developing and validating a realistic pathway to commercial success. This includes structural and electrical components and tools that can be made domestically and improve performance, functionality, reliability, or ease of installation for PV systems. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003460. Assistance Listing: 81.087. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: EN. Award Amount: $1M – $4M per award.

The UKRI Policy Fellowships 2025, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, offer 18-month placements for academics to co-design research with UK government and What Works Network host organizations. Awards range from £180,000 to £280,000 and support three fellowship tracks: core policy fellows, Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellows, and What Works Innovation fellows. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience, be based at a UKRI-eligible UK organization, and possess relevant subject matter or methodological expertise. Government-hosted positions target early to mid-career academics, while What Works fellowships welcome all career stages. Fellows work directly with policymakers to bridge academic research and policy development on pressing national and global challenges. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.

Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH). This interagency program supports high-risk, high-reward advances in AI and data science for biomedical and public health research. Projects must cross disciplinary boundaries.

Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support the discovery and development of medications to prevent and treat substance use disorders (SUDs) and overdose. The UG3/UH3 Phase Innovation Awards Cooperative Agreement involves 2 phases. The UG3 is to support a project with specific milestones to be accomplished by the end of the 2-year period. The UH3 is to provide funding for 3 years to a project that successfully completed the milestones set in the UG3. UG3 projects that have met their milestones will be administratively considered by NIDA and prioritized for transition to the UH3 phase. Investigators responding to this NOFO must address both UG3 and UH3 phases. Application may include preclinical or clinical research studies that will have high impact and quickly yield the necessary results to advance closer to FDA approval medications that are safe and effective to prevent and treat SUDs and overdose. The compounds to be evaluated can be small molecules, biologics, or natural products. They can be tested in pre-clinical models and/or for the clinical manifestations of SUDs such as withdrawal, craving, relapse, or overdose. Applications may focus on the development of new chemical entities, new formulations of marketed medications available for other indications, or combinations of medications that hold promise for the treatment of SUDs and overdose. Through this NOFO, NIDA seeks to fast-track the discovery and development of medications to prevent and treat SUDs or overdose and to advance them in the FDA's drug development approval pipeline. Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-25-329. Assistance Listing: 93.279. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ED,HL.

The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education, with emphasis on multidisciplinary research where more than one traditional discipline interacts. The Army, Navy, and Air Force basic research offices are seeking applications across 22 topic areas including artificial intelligence and autonomy, information sensing and processing, and systems manipulation. MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years with option to extend two additional years. Approximately $170 million in total funding is available annually across all topics. The program is administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).

Innovate UK's Sovereign AI Proof of Concept programme funds proof of concept demonstrators of AI technologies with state-of-the-art performance across five strategic themes: fundamental AI research, materials discovery, biosciences and health, defense and national security, and AI-aided chip/hardware design. Individual project grants range from £50,000 to £120,000 (approximately USD $63,500-$152,400) from a total allocation of at least £1.6 million. Projects must be 1-3 months in duration, starting by January 2026 and completing by March 2026. The programme supports feasibility studies and industrial research, with funding covering up to 70% of costs for micro/small businesses, 60% for medium, and 50% for large organizations. Literature review studies and projects unable to scale are excluded.

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is a grant from NVIDIA providing up to $60,000 per award to PhD students conducting research that advances accelerated computing and its applications. Now in its 25th year, the program invites nominations from doctoral students pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. Recipients receive not only research funding but also access to NVIDIA technology, products, and engineering expertise, along with a mandatory in-person summer internship. Students are nominated by their faculty advisors and selected based on academic achievement and research area alignment.

This funding opportunity is provided to carry out the provisions as described in Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721). This program makes funding available for the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) through PPA 7721. The purpose of the NCPN program is to establish a network of Clean Plant Centers for diagnostic and pathogen elimination services to produce clean propagative plant material and to maintain blocks of pathogen-tested plant material in sites located throughout the United States. Program priorities align with the goals specified in the NCPN Strategic Plan and include: 1) Optimizing the production, maintenance, and distribution of clean plants, 2) Advancing special initiatives by optimizing the adaptation and implementation of novel technologies and new ideas while increasing the awareness of the importance, availability, and use of clean plants, and 3) Optimizing network resources. The application package must include the documents listed below. □ Project proposal WORK PLAN. See below. □ Project proposal FINANCIAL PLAN. See below. □ Documentation of Pre-Proposal Review Process. See below. Project Proposal Work Plan Applicants must submit a project proposal Work Plan that provides details on all aspects of the project. The Work Plan Template is available at the link above from the USDA APHIS NCPN website. Proposal work plans should not exceed 15 pages (11 point font, single spaced) for proposals covering a single crop or special initiative. For proposals with multiple crops or multiple entities, the work plan may be increased up to 5 pages for each additional crop or entity, up to a maximum of 40 pages. This limitation does not include any proposal cover pages, budget, or appendices. Project Proposal Financial Plan Applicants must submit a project proposal Financial Plan that includes details about the project budget. The Financial Plan Template is available at the link above from the USDA APHIS NCPN website. All APHIS awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, allowable and unallowable costs, direct and indirect costs, cost share and matching, and other considerations as described and defined in: · PPA 7721 Use of Funds document, found in Appendix D of the FY 2026 PPA 7721 Implementation Plan, and · 2 CFR Subpart E, Cost Principles – General Provisions for Selected Items of Cost. Documentation of Pre-Proposal Review Process Applicants should provide a letter of support documenting pre-proposal review and coordination with the appropriate NCPN specialty crop governing body. This process is not required for proposals focused on cross-network special initiatives, but these proposals should be coordinated with the appropriate working group. Applicants may request working group or crop governing body contact information at ncpn@usda.gov. Optional Appendix: Strategic Plans or Annual Reports. Applicants seeking Network support that also have established strategic plans or issue annual entity reports for their operating units may include these as an appendix. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-APHIS-10025-PPQ-NCPN-2026. Assistance Listing: 10.025. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: AG. Award Amount: $25K – $3.5M per award.

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship 2025 from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supports early career researchers pursuing independent research within STFC's core science programme. Fellowships last up to five years and are funded at 80% of full economic cost, with the host organization covering the remainder. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent experience, demonstrate clear leadership potential, and be hosted by an eligible UK research organization with an STFC ERF quota. Candidates currently holding tenured academic positions at lecturer level are not eligible. Each host department has a strict application limit, so prospective fellows should contact their proposed department well ahead of the October 2025 deadline to confirm accommodation within the quota.

Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH) is sponsored by NSF CISE. Supports the development of transformative high-risk, high-reward advances in computer and information science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, behavioral and/or cognitive research to address pressing questions in the biomedical and public health communities.

Mathematical Biology Program is a grant from NSF that funds research in applied and computational mathematics with relevance to the biological and life sciences. The program supports projects across all areas of mathematical sciences that demonstrate strong integration between mathematics and biology. Successful proposals must show mathematical innovation, biological relevance and significance, and rigorous interdisciplinary methods. Projects may include development of new mathematical theories, methodologies, and computational tools aimed at advancing the life sciences. Eligible applicants are typically academic researchers and institutions. Award amounts and deadlines vary by submission cycle.

Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.

Sui Foundation Grants is sponsored by Sui Foundation. The Sui Foundation offers targeted grant opportunities for startups, developers, and research teams building innovative solutions on the Sui blockchain. Funding is provided through open Requests for Proposals (RFPs) addressing specific ecosystem needs, from developer tools and scalability solutions to DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure enhancements.

EADH Small Grants 2025-2026 is sponsored by European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH). EADH Small Grants 2025-2026 is a grant from the European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH) that funds initiatives consistent with EADH's mission to promote digital humanities education and research through computational methods in the humanities and related disciplines.

AI Research Collaboration Grant is sponsored by Microsoft Research. This program invites proposals from faculty, PhD students, and postdocs for open research collaborations with Microsoft Research on problems that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and deliver societal benefit in AI, science, and human-AI collaboration. Awards are unrestricted gifts to the scholar's institution and include travel funding for in-person collaboration.

Excellence Artist Fund Residency - Innovation in the Arts is sponsored by University of Wyoming Department of Theatre & Dance. The Excellence Artist Fund Residency - Innovation in the Arts is a grant from the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre & Dance that funds visiting creative artists, writers, and scholarly programs in the development and presentation of innovative new work.

The Biomedical Catalyst – Industry-led R&D (Small Projects) is a grant from Innovate UK (part of UKRI) that funds the development of innovative solutions to health and healthcare challenges. The programme supports small-scale industry-led R&D projects and is open to both single applicants and collaborative teams. Eligible applicants are UK-registered micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A total of up to £25 million is available across the competition, with applications closing on 10 December 2025. To lead or work alone on a project, organisations must hold UK SME status and register through the Innovation Funding Service.

The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) plan to jointly support foundational mathematical and statistical research on Digital Twins in applied sciences. Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the demand and interest in applications that involve collaborative teams developing and analyzing Digital Twins to support decision making in various fields, including science, engineering, medicine, urban planning, and more. Both agencies recognize the need to promote research aiming to stimulate an interplay between mathematics/statistics/computation and practical applications in the realm of Digital Twins. This program encourages new collaborative efforts within the realm of Digital Twins, aiming at stimulating fundamental research innovation, pushing, and expanding the boundaries of knowledge, and exploring new frontiers in mathematics and computation for Digital Twin development, and its applications. By leveraging this synergy, the program aims to harness science, technology, and innovation to address some of our Society’s most pressing challenges. Funding Opportunity Number: 24-559. Assistance Listing: 12.800,47.041,47.049. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: Starting at $1.5M per award.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs - USDA NIFA is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The SBIR/STTR programs at USDA NIFA support research and development that leads to commercialization of innovative technologies. Specific topic areas relevant to forest farming and specialty crops include 'Plant Production and Protection - Biology' which supports enhancing crop production, and 'Management of Natural Resources' which aims to commercialize technologies to manage, monitor, improve, and/or protect natural resources while sustaining farm and forest productivity.

Developer Grants is sponsored by Circle. Circle's Developer Grant initiative supports projects leveraging USDC to create practical solutions. While the 2025 applications are closed for reimagining, they will place greater emphasis on Arc-specific grants and evaluate projects based on alignment with Circle products, team strength, innovation, and impact on the USDC network in 2026.

American Honda Foundation Education Grants is sponsored by American Honda Foundation. The American Honda Foundation awards grants to non-profits and schools for youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and the environment. These grants support programs that aim to improve scientific and technical education. Robotics programs for middle school students fit this focus well.

HBCU Faculty Mini-Grants is a grant from the HBCU Making and Innovation Initiative that funds faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to advance institutional capacity in innovation, making, entrepreneurship, and invention. Supported by the National Science Foundation and sponsored by VentureWell, the program selects two HBCU faculty per cycle for awards of $5,000 each. Funds may be used for travel to innovation-related conferences, student or faculty professional development, or other innovation projects. Eligible applicants must be current faculty or project staff at an accredited HBCU or Predominantly Black Institution; early-career scientists are especially encouraged to apply. The grant period runs January 16 to May 30, 2026.

Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) Grant is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This grant is intended to support small and micro businesses with training, technical assistance, and financing tools to help them grow, stimulate innovation, create social inclusion, and advance sustainability principles. Priority is given to specific sectors including Clean Materials & Clean Tech and Small Scale Manufacturing.

Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.

Institutional Grants Program (Education focus) is sponsored by Tinker Foundation. The Tinker Foundation's Institutional Grants program supports organizations working to improve education in Latin America, with an emphasis on foundational learning strategies in lower primary school education (ages 5-10). The program prioritizes projects that seek to improve educational access and quality through research, innovation, scaling of proven models, and exchange of ideas.

Medical Education Innovation Grants is an internal grant program from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine that funds educational innovation and scholarship within the department. Beginning in 2026, awards are granted for a two-year period to allow applicants adequate time to develop, implement, and study their innovations. Grants of up to $20,000 support projects focused on teaching skill development, curriculum and program development, educational scholarship, and career development in clinical settings. Eligible applicants include Department of Medicine faculty holding a primary DOM appointment and trainees who have an identified DOM faculty sponsor. The application deadline is January 23, 2026.

The DOE ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge (ALCC) provides allocations of computing time on the nation's most powerful supercomputers for high-risk, high-payoff scientific campaigns aligned with DOE priorities. For the 2026-2027 cycle, available resources include 20 million node-hours on Frontier (exascale, Oak Ridge), 16 million node-hours on Aurora (exascale, Argonne), 1 million node-hours on Polaris (Argonne), and 3.5 million combined CPU and GPU node-hours on Perlmutter (NERSC, with 7,000+ NVIDIA A100 GPUs). ALCC projects span modeling, simulation, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. New for 2026-2027: multi-year proposals of up to three years are accepted, and the process has been simplified to a single proposal without a pre-proposal stage. The estimated commercial value of allocations ranges from $500,000 to $10 million or more per project depending on scale. The 2026-2027 application deadline was January 26, 2026; the program cycles annually with the next call expected November 2026.

Hoffman-Yee Grant is a grant from Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) that funds interdisciplinary research teams at Stanford University advancing human-centered AI across three focus areas: developing novel intelligence technologies, designing AI that augments rather than replaces humans, and understanding and guiding the societal impact of AI. Proposals must address significant scientific, technical, or societal challenges requiring interdisciplinary collaboration. Letters of Intent were due January 28, 2026. The 2026 cycle particularly invites proposals leveraging AI to drive advances in scientific discovery. Eligible applicants are Stanford faculty-led interdisciplinary teams.

California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) New and Innovative Grant Program FY 2025-26 is a grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office that funds community colleges, public universities, local educational agencies, and workforce partners to develop new and innovative apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs across California. The program is funded with Proposition 98 dollars and supports the Governor's goal of serving 500,000 earn-and-learn apprenticeships by 2029. Eligible applicants include community colleges, public universities, local educational agencies, and partners working collaboratively with community colleges on apprenticeship program development. Funding amounts are not publicly specified per award; see the Chancellor's Office for details. The application deadline for the FY 2025-26 cycle was January 30, 2026.

START Grant Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development and MassVentures. The SBIR Targeted Technologies (START) Grants help Massachusetts-based startups convert research developed under SBIR and STTR contracts into businesses and jobs in Massachusetts. START offers MA-based, SBIR Phase II companies grants and business guidance to help them commercialize their technologies.

Autism Grant Program (AGP) is sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). A competitive grant program supporting autism research centers at Texas public, private, or independent institutions of higher education that conduct research and/or provide treatment to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It supports parent-directed treatment training, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) training for teachers/paraprofessionals, and innovative autism treatment models.

2026 DOE Scholars Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE Scholars Program offers undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, opportunities to gain hands-on experience and contribute to projects in various fields, including Artificial Intelligence. Participants can explore career paths within the DOE complex.

Connected Healthy Lives Grant Cycle is a grant from the Humana Foundation that funds organizations advancing health equity through innovative programs addressing the social determinants of health. The Humana Foundation directs its grantmaking around four core commitment areas, with a Health Equity Innovation Fund supporting bold, transformative approaches. Grants range from $50,000 to $2,500,000, with single-year and multi-year proposals accepted. Applicants must establish an organizational profile and complete an eligibility check through the Humana Foundation's SmartSimple grant management portal before submitting a proposal.

Call for Effective Technology (CET) 2026-27 is a grant from Accelerate that funds the development, implementation, and evaluation of AI-powered and tech-enabled educational tools for public school students. Grants of $150,000 to $250,000 support organizations with tools ready for deployment in the 2026-27 school year that are grounded in learning science and evidence-based practices, with a focus on improving math and reading outcomes and ensuring equitable access for diverse student populations. Applicants must have tools currently in active use with at least 500 students across at least two schools during the school day, and must be prepared to share student-level data for rigorous evaluation. Applications were due February 20, 2026. Eligible applicants include EdTech developers, tutoring providers, curriculum developers, EdTech accelerators, and school districts or charter management organizations.

Call for Effective Technology (CET) 2026-27 is a grant from Accelerate that funds the development, implementation, and evaluation of AI-powered and educational technology tools for use in public school classrooms during the 2026-27 school year. The program prioritizes tools that enable personalized learning and instructional effectiveness, with a particular focus on improving academic outcomes in mathematics and reading while ensuring equitable access across diverse student populations. Eligible applicants include edtech developers, schools, districts, and nonprofits whose tools are grounded in established learning science, already deployed in real classrooms, and can demonstrate a clear theory of action. Awards range from ,000 to ,000. The application deadline was February 20, 2026.

Accelerate Call for Effective Technology (CET) Program is a grant from Accelerate that identifies and funds the development, implementation, and evaluation of AI-powered and educational technology tools for use in K-12 public schools. The program prioritizes tools that enable personalized learning and instructional effectiveness, especially in mathematics and reading, with a focus on equitable access across diverse student populations. Awards range from $150,000 to $250,000. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations developing AI-enabled edtech tools currently deployed in schools. The application deadline was February 20, 2026.

Call for Effective Technology (CET) is a grant from Accelerate that funds education technology organizations developing and evaluating AI-powered and tech-based tools for use in K-12 public schools. The program seeks tools grounded in established learning science that are ready to deploy in schools for the 2026-27 school year, with particular focus on improving math and reading outcomes and ensuring equitable access. Awards range from $150,000 to $250,000. Eligible applicants include edtech developers (nonprofit and for-profit), curriculum developers, tutoring providers, school districts, CMOs, and EdTech accelerators. The application deadline was February 20, 2026.

Department of Energy SBIR/STTR FY 2026 Phase I Release 2 is sponsored by Department of Energy. Though the deadline for Release 2 is recently passed as of March 2026, it is included for its alignment with Advanced Materials. Future cycles and 'Out-of-Cycle' supplements often cover advanced manufacturing and high-performance materials suitable for protective applications.

The ARPA-E CATALCHEM-E (Catalytic Application Testing for Accelerated Learning Chemistries via High-throughput Experimentation and Modeling Efficiently) program pairs artificial intelligence and machine learning with autonomous self-driving laboratories to dramatically accelerate industrial heterogeneous catalyst development for fuels and chemicals production. The program aims to achieve more than a ten-times acceleration in the catalyst development cycle, completing 10-15 years of traditional work within 12-18 months. Key technical areas include autonomous and automated high-throughput experimentation methods, AI/ML-ready databases, multi-scale modeling, and surrogate AI/ML-assisted computational modeling for reactor performance and reaction mechanism elucidation.

Spectrum Digital Education Grants is a funding program from Charter Communications (Spectrum) that supports nonprofits providing digital skills training, professional advancement opportunities, and technology resources for education. The program focuses on helping families and seniors gain digital literacy, including AI skills, in communities served by Spectrum across its 41-state service area. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status whose programs focus on digital education for families or seniors in Spectrum markets. The application period for the current cycle closed February 27, 2026.

National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship is a grant from the National Book Foundation that funds 6th–12th grade public school teachers who use innovative methods to integrate reading for pleasure into their students' school day. Fellows develop or continue a classroom initiative incorporating National Book Award–honored titles and participate in a professional learning community with other educators. Recipients receive a $3,000 stipend upon program completion, a $2,000 book purchasing budget, and travel support for an in-person convening in New York City. Eligible applicants must be currently teaching in a U.S. public school and entering at least their third year of teaching. Applications close March 31, 2026.

Semi-Annual Competitive Grants is sponsored by Robert G Iii And Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation. The foundation provides grants primarily for permanent capital projects such as building acquisition, construction, renovation, and technology infrastructure. It favors focused, strategic support rather than token grants and typically awards funding on a challenge or match basis to stimulate broad community support. The application is a two-stage process beginning with a mandatory Contact Form followed by an invitation for a full application. Geographic focus: Virginia (preference for Richmond metropolitan region) Focus areas: Cultural Arts, Historic Preservation, Environment and Conservation, Community Development, Higher Education Infrastructure, Social Services, Health

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is a grant from Queens Economic Development Corporation that funds early-stage tech and innovation entrepreneurs based in Queens, New York. Five awards of up to $20,000 each are available — one per category — for revenue-generating businesses with no strings attached. The multi-week program offers entrepreneurial classes, one-on-one mentoring with QEDC advisors, networking events, and a live pitch competition culminating in winner announcements. Applications for the 2026 cycle were due March 2, 2026, with finalists announced March 31 and the live pitch day held April 28, 2026. Eligible applicants are early-stage entrepreneurs aged 18 and older who are U.S. citizens or legal residents with a strong Queens connection; the business leader must be a Queens resident.

NSF 25-509: Emerging Mathematics in Biology (eMB) is a grant from NSF that funds integrative research projects applying innovative mathematical theories and techniques to significant biological questions. The program supports truly interdisciplinary work at the interface of mathematics, biology, and public health, encouraging novel use of mathematical tools to advance biological understanding and inform public health policy. Eligible applicants include accredited two- and four-year institutions of higher education with campuses in the United States. Full proposals are due March 1 annually, with total funding ranging from $2 million to $6 million across multiple awards.

CBER Advanced Technologies Program Extramural Research Funding is sponsored by Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These grants and contracts aim to address knowledge and experience gaps identified for emerging manufacturing technologies and support the development and adoption of such technologies in the biological product sector. This includes innovative approaches for the manufacture of CBER-regulated products.

Artist Grants is a grant from The Jim Henson Foundation that funds professional puppet theater projects in the United States. The foundation supports the creation of original puppet theater works at the professional level, with distinct grant categories for production grants and workshop grants. Applications are submitted through Submittable, and applicants should review webinar materials covering Letters of Intent best practices before applying. Eligible applicants are professional puppet theater artists and companies. Application cycles are announced annually; a Letter of Intent is the first step in the process.

AI for Health Seed Funding Program is a grant from the AI for Health Institute and Washington University in St. Louis supporting innovative, interdisciplinary research that applies artificial intelligence to critical health challenges. Projects must bring together WashU faculty from at least two schools — one from AI and one from health — forming genuine collaborative teams. The program runs annually and requires proposals from full-time faculty co-PIs who are current on reporting from prior university seed grants. Awards are intended to catalyze new interdisciplinary partnerships and generate preliminary data for larger external funding pursuits.

Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Young Investigator Grants is a grant from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) that funds early-career scientists conducting innovative research on psychiatric and neurological disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, autism, and anxiety. BBRF Young Investigator Grants provide seed funding to promising researchers who are within the first six years of their first faculty position, helping them establish independent research programs in brain and behavior science. Eligible applicants are early-career investigators at accredited research institutions proposing studies with strong potential to advance understanding of mental illness causes, mechanisms, or treatments. BBRF also offers Independent Investigator and Distinguished Investigator Grants for more senior researchers.

AEA Ignite is a grant from the Australian Government Department of Education, delivered through Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA), that funds early-stage research commercialisation at Australian universities. The program supports university researchers in translating research findings into commercially viable products, services, or processes through proof-of-concept activities. Eligible applicants include Australian public and private universities. Awards of up to $500,000 are available to help researchers bridge the gap between academic discovery and market-ready innovation. Applications for the 2026 round closed March 4, 2026.

AARP Community Challenge Grants - Flagship is a grant from AARP that funds quick-action projects that make communities more livable for people of all ages, with a particular focus on those aged 50 and older. Funded projects typically address improvements to public spaces, transportation and mobility, housing accessibility, digital connectivity, and disaster preparedness and resilience. The program emphasizes tangible, visible changes that can be completed within a short timeframe. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofits as well as government entities; other organization types are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Projects must align with serving adults 50 and older. Awards range from $500 to $15,000. The 2026 application deadline was March 4, 2026.

The Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant is offered by the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) to help licensed dairy farms upgrade and modernize their operations. Awards of up to $100,000 are available, with a required 25% match in applicant funds. Eligible applicants are licensed dairy farm businesses located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico. Projects may cover improvements to milking facilities, waste management systems, water infrastructure, and other capital investments that increase farm efficiency. The application deadline was March 4, 2026.

America's Seed Fund NSF SBIR Phase I is a grant from the National Science Foundation that provides non-dilutive seed capital of up to ,000 to early-stage startups for research and development of deep technologies based on discoveries in fundamental science and engineering. Since 1977, the program has funded approximately 400 companies per year across nearly all technology areas and markets, including artificial intelligence, energy, medical devices, robotics, and semiconductors. NSF takes no equity in funded companies, allowing founders to retain full control over their team, direction, and intellectual property. Applications are evaluated based on technological innovativeness, commercial potential, and possible societal impact. Eligibility is limited to for-profit U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The program encourages participation from first-time entrepreneurs across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

AFWERX 26.1 SBIR Phase I Open Topic is a grant from the U.S. Department of the Air Force that funds small businesses to conduct feasibility studies on innovative technology solutions that could benefit Air Force warfighters. The Open Topic serves as the primary entry point for commercial technology companies to begin working with the Department of the Air Force. Phase I awards range from $75,000 to $150,000 for a three-month period of performance, during which the small business identifies Air Force end users and customers and obtains a Customer Memorandum of intent. Successful Phase I companies may progress to Phase II or Direct to Phase II. Eligible applicants are U.S. small businesses seeking to address Air Force challenges through commercial innovation. The deadline for the 26.1 cycle was March 6, 2026.

The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is a grant competition from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation awarding $250,000 in total to early-stage media and journalism startups across the United States. The largest competition of its kind open to both nonprofit and for-profit media startups, the 2026 Next Challenge focuses on reinventing local journalism. Division winners each receive up to $50,000, with an additional $25,000 Grand Prize for the most innovative entrant. Prize categories include Local News Innovation, Local News Infrastructure, and Local Creator Journalism. All finalists receive a $3,000 stipend and travel support. Applications closed March 10, 2026.

Stranahan Foundation Early Childhood Education Professional Development Grant - Spring 2026 Cycle is a grant from Stranahan Foundation offering up to ,000 per award, with up to .5 million available in total, for U.S. nonprofits and educational institutions that provide professional development to early childhood educators. The spring 2026 cycle funds Innovation and Proven Professional Development strategies focused on affordable coaching models, leadership development, and community-wide substitute teacher pools. Applicants must serve five or more early childhood programs and demonstrate a commitment to low-income families, defined as those at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Priority areas include affordable instructional coaching, leadership development for elementary principals and directors from underserved communities, and reinvestment in recent Stranahan grantees.

The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.

LSTA Grants is sponsored by South Carolina State Library (IMLS via LSTA). The South Carolina State Library funds projects and services through LSTA funding provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Library Services and Technology Act. These grants allow libraries to fund projects that have a user-focused need statement, defined outcomes, timelines, and an evaluation that measures outcomes. Projects must support the goals from South Carolina's LSTA Five Year Plan, striving toward excellence and equity in South Carolina's libraries. Funds may be used for salaries, collections, and some operating expenses.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) that funds cybersecurity improvements for state and local government entities across California. Established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the program is part of a $1 billion nationwide initiative administered jointly by FEMA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Eighty percent of total state allocations must support local governments, and twenty-five percent must support rural areas. Eligible subrecipients include local governments, school districts, special districts, and tribal entities. Funding is allocated in accordance with California's SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan, which was approved by FEMA and CISA in September 2023. California received $7.9 million in first-year funding. Proposals are submitted through Cal OES when Competitive Funding Opportunities are announced on the Cal OES website and State Grants Portal.

The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is a global philanthropic grant initiative that doubled its commitment to $3 million for 2026 to help nonprofit organizations prepare young people for a rapidly changing labor market shaped by artificial intelligence. Building on the inaugural 2025 round, the fund provides unrestricted grants of $200,000-$300,000 to organizations demonstrating clear approaches to AI literacy and digital skills training, career pathways using AI-enabled tools, and workforce adaptability programs. The fund prioritizes organizations serving young adults aged 18-24 facing structural barriers to employment, with geographic focus on France, Germany, India, United Kingdom, and United States. Selected organizations receive monetary grants plus strategic assistance from LinkedIn's workforce development ecosystem. Applications are reviewed by LinkedIn's Social Impact team along with an external panel of workforce development and AI experts.

The 2026 Innovative Education Fund - Prototype/Expansion Grants is offered by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to fund innovative K-12 education programs in Georgia public and charter schools. The program provides Prototype Grants of $25,000 for new pilot programs and Expansion Grants of $50,000 for scaling proven models. Eligible applicants include school administrators, principals, and instructional coaches at Georgia K-12 public or charter schools, district-level administrators, and Georgia 501(c)(3) organizations partnered with schools or districts. Programs must contribute measurable improvements to student outcomes. The application deadline is March 16, 2026.

Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator is a grant from Ripple/Accion Opportunity Fund that funds small business owners looking to adopt digital tools and grow their operations. Developed by Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) with support from Ripple, this 8-week fully virtual accelerator provides expert-led sessions covering digital tools, automation, payments (including stablecoin), marketing, inventory management, HR, and financial systems. Participants also receive a personalized digital assessment and roadmap, dedicated capital preparedness support, and peer networking opportunities. Eligible applicants must have operated their business for at least one year, generate ,000–,500,000 in annual revenue, employ 1–5 staff, maintain a functioning business website and business bank account, and commit to full program participation. Upon completion, participants receive a ,000 grant.

The Mozilla Foundation Democracy x AI Incubator funds technology projects that strengthen democratic institutions and civic participation through responsible AI. This cohort supports 10 projects at $50,000 each for 12 months, with top performers eligible for Tier II funding of $250,000. Projects must address one of three categories: (1) better information systems including verification tools, diverse information sources, and algorithmic transparency; (2) institutional transparency and accountability mechanisms; or (3) civic space protection and expansion including organizing tools, privacy technologies, and surveillance resistance. The incubator provides mentorship, peer learning, and connections to Mozilla's network alongside financial support. Applications require working technology with demonstrated traction, a committed team capable of 12-month execution, and at least partial open-source commitment or a clear roadmap to open source. This is distinct from other Mozilla programs and specifically targets the intersection of AI and democratic resilience.

The Mozilla Foundation Democracy x AI Cohort is a 12-month incubator program that funds 10 projects building AI technology at the intersection of artificial intelligence and democratic governance. Each selected project receives $50,000 in the Build Track for 12 months. Two finalists will advance to a Sustain Track worth an additional $250,000 per team to continue scaling impact, bringing total possible support to $300,000 per team. The cohort focuses on three categories: (1) information ecosystem resilience (tackling misinformation, building collective verification, improving algorithmic transparency); (2) institutional transparency and accountability (government data infrastructure, public records tools); and (3) civic space protection (privacy-preserving coordination for activists, surveillance resistance). Beyond funding, selected projects receive monthly cohort calls, expert mentorship, tailored workshops, and access to Mozilla's global network of technologists, activists, and funders. Initial proposals due March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Full proposals due April 30, 2026. Selections announced mid-June 2026 with the cohort launching June 2026.

The Agriculture Systems and Technology priority area within USDA's flagship Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the dedicated funding home for precision agriculture, robotics, data science, and sensor technology applied to farming systems. Part of the FY2026 AFRI Foundational and Applied Science program making $445.2 million available across six priority tracks. Supports AI-driven crop and soil monitoring using machine learning, remote sensing, satellite imagery, and drone platforms; autonomous harvesting and planting robots; smart sensor networks for pathogen and pest detection; variable-rate application systems for fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation; and AI decision support tools for farm management. Strongest proposals validate technology in real production environments. Projects integrating research, education, and extension receive preference in review.

Mobile Health (mHealth): Technology and Outcomes in Low and Middle Income Countries is a grant from the Fogarty International Center at NIH that funds research on mobile health technologies and their outcomes in low and middle income countries. Administered as an R21/R33 Phased Innovation Award, this funding opportunity supports studies that leverage mHealth tools to address health challenges in resource-limited settings. Participating NIH components include FIC, NEI, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDCD, NIMH, and NCI. Applications must align with the mission of the participating institutes. The program accommodates clinical trial optional designs. Award amounts vary by application and institute. The deadline for the most recent cycle was March 20, 2026.

AI & Democracy Grants is sponsored by Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, The University of Virginia. These grants support projects that reveal the social, political, and cultural dynamics emerging around the integration of AI systems into institutions and people's lives, as well as the role of governments, institutions, and organizations in the development and promotion of AI systems. The mission is to understand how rapidly evolving digital technologies and AI can challenge but also fortify democratic institutions and practices.

BGE Community Grants is a grant from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), an Exelon company, supporting small businesses in central Maryland through the Energizing Small Business Grant program. Offered in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, the program provides $20,000 grants to for-profit businesses that have operated for at least one year, employ 25 or fewer full-time employees, and hold annual gross revenues under $7 million. Applicants must be existing BGE electric or gas customers in good standing in Maryland. Since 2021, BGE has invested over $14.86 million across 741 businesses. This program is designed to help local businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen the regional economy.

FY 2025-26 Earthquake Early Warning Implementation (EA) Program for Airports Program Supplemental is sponsored by Governor's Office of Emergency Services. This work is intended to equip airports across seismically active regions throughout California with EEW technology. The purpose of the EA Program for Airports is to create a safer California by implementing and integrating the CEEWS statewide in key industries and critical sector

Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR BAA & CSO Release 5 is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Program that funds innovative research and development by U.S. small businesses addressing specific defense technology needs across military departments and agencies. The program releases multiple topic areas per cycle through Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), covering areas such as advanced materials, sensors, software, and autonomous systems. Eligible applicants are U.S. small business concerns; both Phase I proposals and Direct-to-Phase II proposals are accepted. Awards are typically up to $250,000 for Phase I and up to $2 million for Direct-to-Phase II. The most recent deadline was March 25, 2026.

The USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) program awards large-scale integrated research, education, and extension projects addressing complex agricultural challenges. USDA anticipates awarding 10-12 grants ranging from $2.5 million to $10 million per award. The program supports projects incorporating AI, machine learning, and data science to strengthen food production, agricultural sustainability, and rural community resilience. Projects may address precision agriculture, autonomous systems, climate-smart farming, supply chain optimization, and workforce development in agricultural technology.

CASSINI Challenges 2026 is a grant from the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) that funds European space entrepreneurs developing commercial solutions powered by EU Space data and technology. The competition awards 12 winners a prize of EUR 100,000 each to accelerate growth of ventures leveraging Galileo, Copernicus, Space Situational Awareness/Space Surveillance and Tracking (SSA/SST), or GOVSATCOM infrastructure. Eligible applicants include SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs whose solutions demonstrate a minimum Technology Readiness Level of 5 and Commercial Readiness Level of 4. Applications cover both upstream infrastructure and downstream applications that create real-world impact using EU Space assets. The submission deadline is March 26, 2026.

Accelerate CA Grant for Deep Tech Startups is sponsored by California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). The Accelerate CA program offers non-dilutive funding to early-stage deep tech startups in the Greater Sacramento region, focusing on agrifood tech, health & life sciences, and clean tech. The funding aims to support product development, testing, prototyping, and building early customer traction. It also provides mentorship, technical assistance, and connections to regional networks.

Accelerate CA Deep Tech Funding Program is sponsored by Accelerate CA. This program provides non-dilutive funding to science-driven startups in the Greater Sacramento region developing solutions in agriculture, health, and sustainability. It supports early-stage startups at the pre-seed through pre-Series A stage with technology-driven products rooted in research, engineering, or scientific innovation, including health and life sciences.

Accelerate CA Deep Tech Funding Program is sponsored by Accelerate CA (administered by CalOSBA). This program provides non-dilutive funding to science-driven startups in the Greater Sacramento region (California) that are developing solutions to major challenges in agriculture, health, and sustainability. It focuses on early-stage startups at the pre-seed through pre-Series A stage building technology-driven products rooted in research, engineering, or scientific innovation within agrifood tech, health & life sciences, or clean tech sectors.

2026 Call for Proposals is sponsored by Montana Healthcare Foundation. An annual grant opportunity supporting Montana-based organizations to design and pilot innovative, Montana-grown solutions to critical health challenges. The program funds both planning projects (to support strategic, business, and sustainability planning) and implementation projects (for those with existing strong business and sustainability plans). Geographic focus: Montana Focus areas: Innovative Health Solutions, Health Inequities, Community Health, Strategic Planning, Health Care Access

CalSEED Concept Award is a grant from the California Energy Commission that provides $150,000 in funding to early-stage clean energy innovators in California. The program targets individuals, businesses, and nonprofits developing hardware, software, or integrated solutions at Technology Readiness Levels 2-4. Eligible technology areas rotate each cycle and have included battery recycling and reuse, long-duration energy storage, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, industrial electrification, and advanced EV charging. Applicants must be located in California, have under $1 million in private funding, and propose innovations that benefit California ratepayers. Concept Award winners also receive professional development resources and access to accelerator programs, and may compete for a subsequent $450,000 Prototype Award.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF FIRE program supports bold, coordinated research and education efforts to advance wildland fire science, education, and resilience. This includes research on fire behavior prediction, community safety near wildlands, and innovative solutions in research and education.

Emerging Ed Tech Solutions to Improve Math and Reading Outcomes is a grant from Rainwater Charitable Foundation that funds K-12 school districts, schools, and teachers across Texas developing scalable strategies to improve student math and reading performance through emerging education technology. Now in its second year, the program awards ,000 to ,000 to empower educators and innovators to integrate AI and other emerging technologies into classroom instruction. Nonprofits partnering with Texas schools may also apply. The program prioritizes solutions with clear potential for scale, seeking replicable models that measurably strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for students statewide.

FY 2026 NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is an annual federal funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology offering up to $100,000 to U.S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. The program supports science and technology-based firms conducting research and development in measurement science, standards, and related NIST priority areas. Applicants must have strong research capabilities aligned with topics listed in the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Phase II awards are available only to businesses that successfully complete Phase I projects. The application deadline is April 1, 2026.

The World Food Forum Innovation Awards 2026 organized under the FAO World Food Forum recognize and support youth-led agrifood startups tackling challenges in food systems climate and nutrition using innovative technologies including AI precision farming and digital agriculture. Winners receive $17,000 in prize money global exposure through the FAO network and the opportunity to pitch their solutions at FAO headquarters in Rome. The awards support innovative AI-powered solutions across the agrifood value chain including crop monitoring supply chain optimization food safety and nutrition analytics climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food production systems. The program is part of the broader World Food Forum initiative to engage young entrepreneurs in transforming global food systems. This is distinct from the CGIAR AI Hub which funds institutional AI research and from NSF AI-ENGAGE which focuses on US-Quad agricultural AI partnerships.

Creative Capital 2027 Open Call is sponsored by Creative Capital. Creative Capital invites individual artists to apply for grants to create new works in visual arts, performing arts, film, literature, technology, multidisciplinary, and socially engaged forms. The program seeks experimental, original, bold new works with formally and/or conceptually innovative approaches. All applicants are considered for both the Creative Capital Award and the State of the Art Prize.

Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) with EPA, NRCS, and U.S. Forest Service. Funds on-the-ground conservation projects protecting and restoring water quality, species, and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Includes agricultural runoff management, green stormwater infrastructure, and innovative watershed management approaches.

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA (administered by state agencies). The NSGP provides funding for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack. While focused on physical security, 'Enhancing Cybersecurity' is listed as one of the National Priority Areas shaping current and future guidance.

Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation (Bay Area) is sponsored by Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI). This program supports individual working artists in the performing and media arts in the Bay Area (Marin, Napa, Solano, or Sonoma County for the 2026 round) who are developing new work, exploring new artistic collaborations, or engaging in artistic growth and experimentation.

Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) (Mississippi) is sponsored by Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) / FEMA. The HSGP grant is provided to local police, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for protection against terrorism attacks. Funds can be used for equipment, training/exercises, and supplies for awarded programs. National Priorities for FY25, which may influence FY26, include enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places, supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and Fusion Centers, enhancing cybersecurity, enhancing election security, and supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement. Physical security technology can fall under equipment and protection enhancements.

Google.org's $30 million global initiative funding nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions partnering with governments to use generative and agentic AI to transform public services. Focus areas include health (expanding healthcare access through AI-powered service delivery), resilience (enhancing crisis preparedness, response, and recovery), and economy (improving public infrastructure and economic opportunity). Selected organizations receive multi-month Google.org Accelerator programming with dedicated technical support from Google AI experts.

Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship 2027 (Cohort 8) is a grant from First Nations Development Institute that funds Native knowledge holders and makers engaged in meaningful work that benefits Native people and communities. The fellowship is part of an ongoing cohort-based program supported by the Henry Luce Foundation, designed to invest in Indigenous leaders advancing traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and community-driven innovation. Fellows receive ,000 to support their work. Eligible applicants are Native knowledge holders and artisans based in the United States who are actively engaged in work that benefits Native communities. The Stage 1 application deadline for Cohort 8 was April 6, 2026. An optional informational Q&A webinar was offered prior to the deadline.

Mental Health and T1D Community Grants is sponsored by Breakthrough T1D Canada. Mental Health and T1D Community Grants is a seed-funding initiative from Breakthrough T1D Canada that supports organizations developing innovative projects to improve the mental health and wellness of people living with Type 1 diabetes and their informal caregivers.