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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Horticultural Projects

Deadline 10/31/25 LOI Date: 08/30/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for horticultural projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying for the grant. Funding is intended for program and project support, research, matching programs, and capital impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 168986

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research on Technology-Based Learning

Deadline 11/04/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal governments for research addressing new technologies in the field of education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed in advance of applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182497
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Fellowships to USA Early-Career Postdoctoral Scientists for Training and Research

Deadline 11/05/25

Fellowships to USA early-career postdoctoral scientists at qualified IHEs and nonprofit organizations for training and research. Funding is intended to support career development to prepare scientists for future employment in the fields of academia, industry or private...

GrantWatch ID#: 175976

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research and Development Projects to Improve Pr...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal governments, and others for research and development activities to enhance PreK-12 STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 177489

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

Deadline 11/12/25

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 Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Services that Benefit Older Adults

Deadline 11/15/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for housing and human service programs that help improve the lives of older adults. Funding is intended for a range of programs within the focus areas of housing, health care, and nutritional support. Preference is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179437

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 IHEs for Research to Address Environmental Challenges

Deadline 01/31/26 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research related to environmental engineering and sustainability. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 193826
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and support fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164
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Grants to USA IHEs, Legal Research Organizations, and Sea Grant Programs for Research Projects...

Deadline 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education, legal research organizations, and Sea Grant programs for research projects related to marine law. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217692

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy in a Varie...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy in a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicial org...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities Around the World

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, empowering underserved communities, worker's rights, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138286
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Grants to Local California Governments and Jurisdictions for Coastal Environmental Research an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

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 USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance H...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Advocacy, Medical Research, Education, and Arts Progra...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, children's advocacy, medical research and initiatives, and the arts. Priority is given to proposals that involve specific projects with distinct goals, and grants that will have a notable imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 155284

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding island ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Travel Costs Related to...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal governments in multiple states to travel to arts performances. Applicants in the following states are eligible to apply: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160905
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Research Centers for Science and Mathematics...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will support...

GrantWatch ID#: 161529
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 161696

Grants to Israel Nonprofits, Academic Bodies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals for Activiti...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Israel nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, groups, and individuals for projects that foster safety in the workplace. Funding is intended to support activities, including research and training, that prevent accidents and...

GrantWatch ID#: 161803
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Grants to Michigan K-12 Teachers for Educational Enhancement Activities in Space Science and T...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 and grants of up to $400 to Michigan K-12 teachers for professional enhancement and instructional supplies in science and technology-related fields. Funding is intended to support attendance at workshops and conferences as well as the purchase of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 162081
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

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 Florida Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support general operations and projects within the focus areas of people with...

GrantWatch ID#: 162833

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits for Capacity Building Proj...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for organizations providing programs to benefit local residents. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Research Projects that Foster Financial Well-Being

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163638
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Develop New Humanities Projects for the Public

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to New York nonprofit organizations for the early-stage development of public humanities programs. Eligible uses of funding include but are not limited to, focus groups, research, consultations, partnership meetings, and professional development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163916
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Identify and Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, historic districts, publicly owned facilities, and historic churches and cemeteries in eligible locations for the identification and preservation of historic artifacts and sites. Funding is intended to support upcoming project...

GrantWatch ID#: 164520
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Innovative Community Health Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations for projects and initiatives that address local health and wellness challenges in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and programs that empower residents, utilize creative problem-solving, address root cause...

GrantWatch ID#: 164553

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building Efforts and Progr...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alberta qualified donees in eligible locations for small, short-term initiatives and capacity-building efforts. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizational development or to test new program ideas and improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 164756
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Grants to California Organizations to Protect the Public from Toxic Substances

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 165034

Grants to Canada Businesses, IHEs, Crown Corporations, and Research Organizations to Develop...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Canada businesses, IHEs, crown corporations, and non-governmental research organizations in eligible provinces to support the development and marketing of new services and products. Applicants must submit a project concept form prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165390

Grants to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Ins...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions in eligible counties for economic development feasibility studies. Projects must take place in rural areas where the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165748

Grants to Connecticut Municipalities for Activities and Projects to Protect Cultural Resources

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut municipalities for projects that protect the community's cultural resources. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, survey and inventory, conditions assessments, and public education and outreach...

GrantWatch ID#: 166153

Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Research Institutio...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant Dire...

GrantWatch ID#: 166801

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Arts and Culture, Social Services, and Hea...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Eligible states include Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 167277

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Strengthening Management Systems

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for assistance in strengthening their management systems. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist small nonprofits to facilitate initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 167911

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the areas of patient services, medical and scientific education, and charitable events related to healthcare and social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Oceanic Sciences Research

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with institutions for higher education for collaborative research projects in the field of marine oceanography. All proposals must be jointly submitted by a USA and Israel principal investigator. The program will acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 170459

Grants to Rhode Island Businesses for Student Internship Programs in Engineering and the Biosc...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island small businesses to support student internship programs. Funding is intended for undergraduate and graduate student internship programs in the biosciences or engineering fields, with an emphasis on research, hands-on experience, career exploratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171800

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Cybersecurity

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for projects related to cybersecurity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support research and education projects addressing cyb...

GrantWatch ID#: 175790

Grants to Washington Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 175873
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Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Materials Science Research

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams affiliated with nonprofit research institutions, including institutions of higher learning, government research institutions, and hospitals, for collaborative materials science research projects. Funding is intended for a wide r...

GrantWatch ID#: 176065

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Systems Reform and Equity

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that promote system reform and equity. Requests may be for general operating or program support. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of organization development and leadership growth, enhancemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 176315
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