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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180325

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Business Innovation and Community Benefit in Eligible Locations

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180458
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Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts to Addres...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and school districts in eligible locations to address community needs and promote mental health. Foundation grants support a range of areas and give priority to projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Japanese...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655
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Grants to USA IHEs and Research Institutions in Multiple States for Collaborative Research Bet...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia IHEs and research institutions for collaborative scientific research between mentors and secondary school teachers. Applicants must submit an eligibility form prior to being invited to submit a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192486
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities that dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353

Grants to Tennessee Veterans for Post-Secondary Education Expenses

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee veterans for post-secondary education expenses. Funding is intended to assist veterans who were honorably discharged, as well as former or current members of the Tennessee National Guard. Grants will be awarded for up to...

GrantWatch ID#: 195864

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline 09/01/25 LOI Date: 07/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awareness...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Local Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding may be requested for a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol abstinence, children with disabilities, support for colleges an...

GrantWatch ID#: 199236

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Wildlife Habitat Conserv...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects that protect and enhance wildlife habitat throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects focused on education, conservation, and academic rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 217121
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Grants to USA Nonprofit Research Facilities, Medical Centers, and Universities for Research St...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit research facilities, medical centers, and universities for research studies related to macular degeneration. Funding is available for specific projects as well as for capital expenditures. Application submissions are evaluated based on the reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 218775
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Appendix Cancer Studies

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for cancer studies. Funding is intended for studies to discover treatments for appendix cancer and related malignancies. The Foundation is interested in establishing appendix cancer research studies that result in ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 220632

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Improve Water Quality and Decrease Polluti...

Deadline 09/02/25 LOI Date: 06/02/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to decrease water pollution and improve the quality of water resources. Applicants must submit a notice of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 181509

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Medical Research Related to Epilepsy

Deadline 09/02/25 LOI Date: 06/10/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at IHEs, research institutions, and biotechnology companies for medical research related to epilepsy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189574
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Agencies to Address Critical Needs

Deadline 09/02/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments to address emergency and time-sensitive organizational and community needs. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the well-being of people, animals, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 193856
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Participate in a Research Worksh...

Deadline 09/02/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with an academic, medical, or research institution, or company to participate in a research workshop on neurodegenerative diseases and apply for a grant following participation. The purpose of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215939
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline 09/02/25 LOI Date: 08/25/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI and new applicants must submit a questionnaire before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the impact areas of arts, culture, and humani...

GrantWatch ID#: 216720

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Research Projects on Healthcare ...

Deadline 09/03/25 LOI Date: 05/13/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to healthcare treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 212660

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Research Related Trauma Interven...

Deadline 09/03/25 LOI Date: 05/13/25

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to clinical interventions for trauma and violence. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218693
Upcoming

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline 09/04/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the areas of highe...

GrantWatch ID#: 161983
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Grants to Alabama Organizations in Eligible Regions to Enhance Health and Education for Disadv...

Deadline 09/04/25 LOI Date: 07/31/25

Grants to Alabama organizations in eligible regions to enhance health and education for disadvantaged populations in local communities. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180846
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Grants to USA and Israel Businesses, IHEs, and Research Institutions for Joint Projects Relate...

Deadline 09/04/25 LOI Date: 06/26/25

Grants to USA and Israel businesses in collaboration with universities or research institutions for projects related to energy. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for initiatives addressing...

GrantWatch ID#: 208896
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Psychologists and Graduate Students for Programs or R...

Deadline 09/04/25

Grants of $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychologists and graduate students for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemitis...

GrantWatch ID#: 212092

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Legal Issues

Deadline 09/05/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that address legal issues such as legal education, legal aid, law reform, legal research, and law libraries. Priority will be given to ongoing programs. Short-term projects will also be considered...

GrantWatch ID#: 178164

Grants to Indiana Libraries for Community Programs

Deadline 09/05/25

Grants to Indiana public libraries, high school libraries, and academic libraries for projects and services that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative programs and projects that have the potential to demonstrate a signific...

GrantWatch ID#: 180824

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Watershed Associations fo...

Deadline 09/05/25 LOI Date: 05/31/25

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, special districts, IHEs, school districts, and watershed associations to enhance and protect environmental resources in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183460

Grants to USA Faculty at Nonprofit Institutions for Research and Education Related to Petroleum

Deadline 09/05/25

Grants to USA early-career faculty members at nonprofit academic institutions for research related to petroleum. New applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Eligible applicants are scientists and engineers who are within the first three years...

GrantWatch ID#: 198584

Grants to USA IHEs to Support Multidisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering

Deadline 09/05/25

Grants to USA IHEs to support multidisciplinary research in science and engineering. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Innovative ideas focusing on a broad range of topics are highly encouraged. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 202271
Upcoming

Grants to Alabama High School Teachers to Improve College and Career Readiness

Deadline 09/05/25

Grants to Alabama teams of public high school teachers to improve college and career readiness. Grant funds may be used for instructional resources, technology, and professional development. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the resources necessary to prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 204494
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Resea...

Deadline 09/05/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and IHEs for research projects in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects that support...

GrantWatch ID#: 218328
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Projects

Deadline 09/05/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions to pursue research in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects or projects related...

GrantWatch ID#: 219734

Grants for Research Related to HIV and Aging to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofit...

Deadline 09/07/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for research projects related to HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 195201
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Research Education Programs Rela...

Deadline 09/07/25 LOI Date: 08/08/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research education programs related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance the profession...

GrantWatch ID#: 215841

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline 09/07/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911
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Grants to USA IHEs to Enhance Training Programs for Graduate Students Pursuing STEM Research

Deadline 09/08/25

Grants to USA IHEs to provide training programs for graduate students who are pursuing STEM careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to train students in high-priority interdisciplinary or conve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175983
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Grants to Connecticut and Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 09/08/25

Grants to Connecticut and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funds may also be requested for operating support. Funding is intended to address needs in the areas of thriving neighborhoods, culturall...

GrantWatch ID#: 178044
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Grants to Western Tennessee Educators to Support Teachers , School-Based Professionals, and Cl...

Deadline 09/08/25

Grants of up to $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee educators and school-based professionals to support teachers and classroom activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for teachers, principals, assistant principals, and administrators in PreK-12 schools, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198039

Grants to USA IHEs for Projects to Train Graduate Students in the Skills Needed for Successful...

Deadline 09/08/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to train graduate students in the skills needed for successful STEM careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a variety of training...

GrantWatch ID#: 216424

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Public Arts Programming

Deadline 09/09/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, Tribal governments, IHEs, and schools to promote the arts. Funding is intended to support local artists and to enhance public access to arts activities. Eligible activities include, but are...

GrantWatch ID#: 127225

Grants to USA IHEs for Programs to Prepare Engineering Students for Professional Careers

Deadline 09/09/25

Grants to USA IHEs for innovative programs that integrate professional skills, improve departmental culture, and generally strengthen the skills and knowledge of undergraduate engineering students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 162927

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline 09/10/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Grant to a Canada IHE Research Institution Partnering with a Federal Agency to Conduct Researc...

Deadline 09/10/25

Grant to a Canada postsecondary research institution partnering with one or more federal government agencies to conduct research in the humanities or social sciences. The purpose of the program is to strengthen national policy-making. This year, the grant will fund st...

GrantWatch ID#: 219348
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and U.S. Research Agen...

Deadline 09/10/25 Conference Date: 05/20/25 LOI Date: 06/11/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and U.S. government-affiliated research agencies for research studies that benefit the US food and agriculture system. Applicants are required to submit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220953
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, JDs, and Artists to Support the Devel...

Deadline 09/11/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, JDs, and artists to support creative scholarly projects in a variety of disciplines. The fellowships are intended to promote multidisciplinary collaborations through workshops and conferences. Fellows will be bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 160726

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline 09/12/25 LOI Date: 07/25/25

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs to benefit local communities. The purpose of funding is to enhance community services across the state. Applicants should submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177222
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Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline 09/12/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Priority is given to activities providing greater access to people who are underserved and economically disadvantaged. Eligible organizations are those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Create Infrastructure that will Enhance Research in Speci...

Deadline 09/12/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations to create infrastructure that will enhance research in specific science and technology areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 209255
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Grants to California and Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants to California and Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Grants are intended to support a wide range of activities, including those related to health, education, culture, science, and general welfare. Priority is given to orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 131971
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Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Res...

Deadline 09/15/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research is particularly welcome. The fellow...

GrantWatch ID#: 139604

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribal Organizations for Research on Endangered Languages

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal organizations for research on languages that are under threat of extinction. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of infrastructure, language description, and computational methods. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 151111
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