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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
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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

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some part o...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969
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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
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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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Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Continuing Medical Education Programs in the Ar...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and for-profit continuing medical education providers for education programs for healthcare providers in the area of mental health. Funding is intended for continuing medical education (CME) activities, including live, print, endur...

GrantWatch ID#: 184348

Grants to Illinois Businesses and Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Building and Site ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible locations for building and site improvements. Funding is intended to promote capital investments in properties and buildings in eligible districts. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184381

Grants to Illinois Artists for Arts Projects, Events, and Performances in Eligible Areas

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois individual artists for arts projects, events, and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support unique and innovative artistic activities that benefit local residents. Requests may also be made for project startup...

GrantWatch ID#: 186521

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit the Community

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Texas are eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 187452

Grants and Loans to Illinois Businesses and Property Owners for Community and Economic Devel...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and loans to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible areas for community and economic development projects. Some applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help attract new businesses...

GrantWatch ID#: 187791

Grants to USA Media Outlets to Increase Public Engagement and Awareness of News Stories

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA media outlets for reporting news stories. The purpose of this program is to promote the reporting of important but under-reported stories that pertain to all residents in local communities. Funding is intended to increase public engagement. Bringing Stori...

GrantWatch ID#: 189191

Grants to USA Book and Comic Book Store Owners and Employees for Financial Assistance During...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands booksellers, bookstore owners, and comic store employees and owners for financial assistance during unforeseen events and circumstances. Eligible stores must have a physical location. The purpose of funding is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189304

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote I...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible and ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 190638

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research and Development Companies to Develop New D...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research and development companies to develop therapies for cystic fibrosis. Grant funds may be used to support early discovery, exploratory, and preclinical development studies as well as more advanced programs that are moving ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192741

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Companies for Research and Develo...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International companies for research and development efforts to treat cystic fibrosis. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the development of tre...

GrantWatch ID#: 192742

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Improve Internet Connectivity

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to businesses, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, and associations to expand internet connectivity in unserved or underserved areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 192930
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Grants to USA Public, Private, and Nonprofit Material Recovery Facilities for Recycling Proj...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA public, private, and nonprofit material recovery facilities for recycling projects. Funding is intended to expand the ability of facilities to process and sort eligible packaging to ensure the widest possible access to recycling in community recycling col...

GrantWatch ID#: 191136

Grants to Illinois Minority-Owned Businesses in the Restaurant Industry for Financial Relief...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois minority-owned for-profit food establishments in eligible locations to provide relief during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of this program is to provide monetary assistance to restaurants severely impacted by the current health cri...

GrantWatch ID#: 193172

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Pr...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 193664

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Clinicians and Researchers for De...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians working in IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development activities related to cognitive disease. Applicants must submit an LOI and new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 193665

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Research Addressing Dangers to the Country...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 193965

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041
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Opportunity for USA Small Businesses to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development assistan...

GrantWatch ID#: 195125

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Black Female Business Owners to Foster Business Growth

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...

GrantWatch ID#: 196317
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Opportunity for USA Black Business Owners to Participate in a Business Accelerator

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA Black business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the opportunity to rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 196901
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196927

Grants to USA Climate Technology Businesses in Multiple Midwestern States

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197175
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