Federal grants

A nationwide down payment assistance program offering up to 3.5% forgivable grant/loan for down payment or closing costs, available in all states except Washington.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers; must qualify for an FHA loan; credit score minimum 620; property must be 1-2 unit single family or manufactured home …

A major new fund to support nonprofit literary arts organizations, publishers and creative writers with significant funding over five years.

Eligible for: U.S.-based nonprofit or fiscally sponsored literary arts organizations or publishers whose mission supports creative writers of poetry, fict…

Grants supporting preservation and public accessibility of historic broadcast materials for nonprofit and archival organizations.

Eligible for: Nonprofit organizations, libraries, archives, museums, educational institutions, broadcast companies engaged in preserving broadcast history…

The SBIR & STTR programs supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration provide small businesses with non-dilutive funding to conduct research and develop new technologies with commercial potential.

Eligible for: Small businesses conducting R&D, innovation

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 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

Monthly cash grant plus year-end prize

Eligible for: Micro & small business owners in the U.S.; U.S.-based for-profit businesses; encourages women, minorities, underrepresented founders

The NIEHS Worker Training Program's Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training Program aims to provide funding for the development of health and safety training for workers involved in hazardous materials activities, including waste generation, transportation, and emergency response. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare their applications, although specific application procedures are not detailed in the description.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) through an Administrative and Resource Center (ARC) that will support research on integrating oral health into medical care. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses, among others. Applications are not currently being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in advance; for inquiries, contact dena.fischer@nih.gov.

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 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 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.