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Opportunity for USA Startups to Participate in a Business Accelerator Program

Deadline 08/19/24

Opportunity for USA startups to participate in a business accelerator program. Program participants will receive mentoring, networking opportunities, vendor perks, brainstorming opportunities, and continuous support following the accelerator. The program will have both...

GrantWatch ID#: 208921
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Cooperative Agreement to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribal Governments to Preserve...

Deadline 08/22/24 LOI Date: 05/23/24

Cooperative agreement to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit institutions, and Tribal government agencies for research projects to preserve the ecosystem in the Gulf of Mexico. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 213698

Grants to California Agencies, Businesses, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Support Research Pr...

Deadline 08/26/24 LOI Date: 05/14/24

Grants to California government agencies, businesses, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to support research projects related to natural resources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities such as data colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 193315

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals to Compete for Pr...

Deadline 08/30/24

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government entities, academic institutions, and individuals to participate in a contest to develop innovative packaging for silicon carbide electronic devices. The purpose of the competition is to expand the sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 213264
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Grants to USA Scientists Affiliated with Eligible Institutions for Innovative Scientific Resea...

Deadline 09/03/24 Conference Date: 06/26/24

Grants to USA and territories scientists and groups of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Medtech Startup Founders to Participate in an A...

Deadline 09/13/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International medtech startups to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will have access to mentoring, industry speakers, networking opportunities, a pitch night, and an assortment of vendor perks. This program will be a v...

GrantWatch ID#: 201002
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Minority-Owned Small Businesses to Promote Entrepreneurshi...

Deadline 09/13/24

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind donations valued at up to $500 to USA minority-owned small businesses. Funding is intended to promote entrepreneurship and support business owners who are women, people of color, and of low to moderate income. Grants are designed to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 203676
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Grants to USA Newspapers and Newspaper Associations to Promote the Advancement of the Newspape...

Deadline 09/15/24

Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of leaders ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199394
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research to Improve Accessibilit...

Deadline 09/17/24

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments for research projects to improve accessibility and inclusivity in STEM workplaces and education. Applicants are advised to finalize required registrations in advance of...

GrantWatch ID#: 209251

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educational Activities to Benefit Individu...

Deadline 09/26/24 LOI Date: 08/27/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational activities to benefit individuals from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209681
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Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Pr...

Deadline 09/30/24

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, small businesses, agencies, IHEs, Native American tribal entities, and individuals for projects benefitting candidate and at-risk species. Funding is intended for applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 204062
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities for Professional ...

Deadline 09/30/24

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cash gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 210496
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist to Address Suicide Among Af...

Deadline 10/02/24

Grant of up to $9,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity to address suicide among African-American youth and children. Funding is intended to support the education, practice, or rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 207359
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Racial Injustices and Sys...

Deadline 10/08/24

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and tribal and local governments for projects addressing racial injustices and systemic racism in the STEM field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197938

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes for Neuroscience Research Pr...

Deadline 10/08/24 LOI Date: 09/08/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for neuroscience research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209686
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workplace Safety Training Progra...

Deadline 10/22/24 LOI Date: 09/17/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, and Native American entities to provide training related to the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 162724

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Scientific Research Proje...

Deadline 11/13/24

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and IHEs for scientific research projects related to neuroscience. Eligible proposals focus on either innovative research projects or projects to advance data sharing in the field. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 212262

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Children's N...

Deadline 12/05/24

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 200426

Prizes to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits, Teams of Individuals, and Institutions for Innovativ...

Deadline 01/10/25

Prizes to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, teams of individuals, and institutions for creating innovative gene editing technology. Funding is intended for systems that will enable the treatment of various genetic disorders, including those whose relevant cel...

GrantWatch ID#: 210341

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Projects to Foster Adva...

Deadline 01/13/25 Conference Date: 11/15/24

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and local, Tribal, and state government agencies for research projects to foster advancements in the field of manufacturing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 207720
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research and Public Engagement Projects

Deadline 01/17/25 LOI Date: 08/16/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research projects and public engagement programs that address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, entrepreneurship, science, society, and religion. Applicants must submit an online f...

GrantWatch ID#: 171288

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Science ...

Deadline 01/21/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 198672

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, Tribes, and Faith-Based Organizations t...

Deadline 01/28/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, tribal organizations, and faith-based organizations to improve methods of educating researchers who focus on biomedical, clinical, and behavioral studies. Applicants are ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 212199

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Projects Related to...

Deadline 02/13/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research institutions, and individuals for projects related to organic agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff to assess the organization's readiness to apply. Funding is intended for rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 167740

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and For-Profits to Promote Scientific Research Careers

Deadline 01/28/26 LOI Date: 12/29/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and for-profit organizations to expand the workforce in the area of scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more. Funding is intended to support educational activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195215

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Benefit Families, Chi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include equitable commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to California Child and Adult Care Centers to Provide Participants With Healthy Meals...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, licensed adult day care centers, child care centers, and after-school programs to supply nutritious meals and snacks. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 134908

Grants to California Organizations for Events and Activities to Increase Tourism in Eligible L...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to California organizations for events and activities to increase tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support projects that draw tourism, benefit local businesses, appeal to broad audiences, and provide enrichment to the com...

GrantWatch ID#: 143583
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Grants to USA Public Media Stations to Increase Capacity Through Partnership Development

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA public television and radio stations and nonprofit organizations to facilitate multi-station partnerships, strategic alliances, and collaborations that will increase each station's capacities and abilities. Funding will be provided for smaller grants that...

GrantWatch ID#: 145997
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Grants and In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits and Businesses in Eligible Areas for Event...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible areas for family-oriented events. Funding is intended for events that offer family entertainment, themes, and activities. In addition to monetary awards, applicants may also app...

GrantWatch ID#: 149311
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Organizations, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Innovat...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Proposals are invited for high-potent...

GrantWatch ID#: 161422

Grants to USA Organizations for Education, Civic Engagement, and Entrepreneurship Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories organizations for education and community development activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, civic enhancement, and entrepreneurship. Proposals must support activities taking place in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161824

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa Nonprofit and For-Profit Social Enterprises to Benefit ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162173

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate wi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canada nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations in eligible locations for literary events such as workshops and readings. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the public, with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347
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Opportunity for USA Veterans with Disabilities to Participate in a Program to Develop Business...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 164524

Rebates to California Non-Residential Entities for Water-Conserving Installations

Deadline Ongoing

Rebates to California non-residential water customers, including IHEs, hotels, businesses, and medical centers in eligible locations for improving water efficiency equipment. The rebate program is intended to reduce the use of potable water with the replacement or upgr...

GrantWatch ID#: 165101

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Positively Impact Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Applicants in priority loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 165292
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Grants to California Retail Companies in Eligible Regions to Reduce Water Use in Landscaping

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California retail companies in eligible regions to reduce landscaping-related water use. Funding is intended for projects to significantly reduce water use and increase efficiency. Applicants may apply for projects in one of two categories: recycled water pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 165341

Grants to California Agencies and Businesses for Pumpout and Dump Stations for Boating Facilit...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local government agencies and private businesses that operate boating facilities to support the installation and operation of pumpout and dump stations. Funding is intended for the purchase and renovation of equipment, signage, pumps, lift stations...

GrantWatch ID#: 175841

Grants to California Agencies and Private Businesses to Ensure Proper Sewage Disposal at Marin...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California government agencies and private businesses for capital projects to ensure proper sewage disposal. Funding is intended for applicants operating marina and boating facilities. Eligible uses of funding include labor necessary to maintain existing pump...

GrantWatch ID#: 176098

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Events in the Areas of Education, Human ...

Deadline Ongoing

Sponsorships to Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, and Texas nonprofit organizations for activities and events that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas of economic and community development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176342
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Arts Organizations to Promote Canadian Artists Intern...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations for travel expenses aimed at promoting Canadian artistic works and artists internationally. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177980

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, NGOs, and Individu...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International private, public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, faith-based organizations, NGOs, and individuals to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 181034
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Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924
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Emergency Assistance to USA Livestock Producers in Multiple States to Compensate Losses Due ...

Deadline Ongoing

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers in eligible regions impacted by grazing losses due to weather conditions. Eligible applicants are those located in counties affected by severe or extreme drought. Producers will be compensated for grazing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182188

Grants to USA Nursery Tree Growers and Orchardists to Mitigate Damages Due to Disease and Natu...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Q...

GrantWatch ID#: 182189
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Opportunity for USA Veteran Business Owners to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topic...

GrantWatch ID#: 183494

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Economic Developmen...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, tribal and government units, IHEs, and individuals for technical assistance and research projects that promote economic development in distressed regions. Applicants must submit a concept proposal prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 184088
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