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The Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) via the U.S. Department of Agriculture support small businesses and emerging enterprises in rural areas, with eligibility typically for companies with fewer than 50 employees and under $1 M in gross revenue.

Eligible for: Small businesses in eligible rural areas

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) offers federal funding opportunities and support for businesses owned by historically underrepresented groups.

Eligible for: Minority-owned businesses or organizations supporting them

The Amber Grant awarded by WomensNet offers women-owned businesses a $10,000 monthly award, and then selects winners for an annual bonus of $25,000. Essentially it’s a recurring opportunity for female entrepreneurs to gain funding without giving up equity.

Eligible for: Women over 18, business at least 50% women-owned (startups eligible)

The Walmart Spark Good Local Grants program awards local nonprofits and community organizations with grants typically ranging from $250 to $5,000, aiming to invest in the communities where Walmart operates.

Eligible for: 501(c)(3) public charities, gov’t agencies, educational institutions, faith-based orgs in Walmart service areas

Supports development and implementation of localized emergency crisis response systems with housing-focused, coordinated community-based activities. (Virginia Housing)

Eligible for: (varies)

Grant funding to Virginia’s public & private colleges, universities and eligible nonprofit research institutes to advance early-stage technologies toward commercialization. (Virginia Innovation Partnership)

Eligible for: Applications accepted rolling basis

Annual grants to organizations working to prevent underage and high-risk drinking in Virginia communities. (Virginia ABC)

Eligible for: Applications due by 5 pm March 1, 2025 (for the 2025-26 cycle)

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) aims to support educational activities that enhance training opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research, ensuring a well-prepared workforce and promoting research careers. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and various government entities. For application details, interested parties should contact NIH at NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov.

The grant aims to establish a cooperative agreement for the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) to support and enhance the capabilities of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. Eligible applicants include unrestricted entities, excluding foreign organizations, while faith-based and community organizations that meet the requirements can also apply. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov for more information.

The grant aims to support the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Threshold Program in the Solomon Islands, focusing on community engagement and cross-cutting program support services to facilitate economic growth and poverty reduction. Eligible applicants include unrestricted organizations. Interested parties can apply by registering for a virtual Industry Day event, where they can learn more about the procurements and submit questions in advance.

The BRITE Program aims to encourage undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, and related STEM fields through integrated educational activities, including summer bridge programs, academic year activities, and summer research experiences. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education with modest NIH research project grant funding. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at gatlincl@nih.gov for more information.

The AGS Education grant supports the integration of atmospheric and geospace research and education through funding for summer internships for undergraduate students and postdoctoral fellowships for recent PhD graduates. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing various applicants to participate. Proposals for the REU Site Program can be submitted annually with an August deadline, while proposals for the AGS Education program are by invitation only, requiring contact with the education program director prior to submission.