Grants for Nonprofits

Provides small loans up to $50,000 through nonprofit intermediary lenders to help small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers start up and expand. Average microloan is about $13,000. Interest rates typically 8-13% with terms up to 6 years.

Grant program providing funding to small manufacturing businesses and nonprofit organizations for technical assistance and workforce development in key industries like steel, timber, aluminum, and energy. Recipients can receive up to $1.1 million.

NSF Engines accelerate use-inspired research and innovation in regions across the country. The program has made a $135 million initial investment leveraging more than $1 billion in matching commitments for technologies in AI, chipmaking, quantum science, energy storage, and disaster preparedness.

The original and historically most significant NIH grant mechanism. Supports discrete, specified health-related research projects for up to 5 years. Up to $500,000 per year in direct costs without prior approval; larger budgets require justification.

Funds community-based organizations, tribal governments, and Native American organizations working to address environmental justice issues. Since 1994, over $37 million awarded to 1,500+ organizations. Grants up to $100,000.

Provides up to $1 million for assessment and cleanup activities at brownfield sites, including planning and community engagement. Helps turn vacant and abandoned properties into community assets that attract jobs.

Designed to give Americans the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their environment. Supports projects that promote environmental awareness and education in communities.

Provides grants for rural economic development and job creation. Enterprise grants support small businesses; Opportunity grants fund business support centers and training. Approximately $30 million available annually. No cost sharing required.

USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which pass through to local businesses for projects that create and retain rural employment. Also provides grants to establish Revolving Loan Funds. Approximately $50 million in loans and $10 million in grants for FY 2026.

Provides grants to organizations that train, educate, and provide outreach to beginning farmers and ranchers. Supports new agricultural entrepreneurs nationwide with education and mentoring programs.

Funds programs that support innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups. Venture Challenge awards up to $2 million; Capital Challenge awards up to $750,000. $50 million proposed for FY2026. Requires 1:1 match.

Supports American regions with assets, talent, and capacity to become global leaders in critical technologies. $220 million in FY2025 funding. Per-project caps of $20 million for technology development. Awards to designated Tech Hub consortia.

Helps distressed communities revitalize, expand, and upgrade physical infrastructure to attract new industry, encourage business expansion, and generate jobs. Supports construction and renovation of public facilities.

Approximately $1.45 billion in disaster recovery funding available to communities that received major disaster declarations due to hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms, and other natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.

The only federal agency dedicated to the growth of minority business enterprises. Provides targeted grants, technical assistance, and capital access services. Funds Rural Business Centers and Women's Entrepreneurship Programs.

Supports public engagement with and access to excellent art across the nation. Projects may be large or small, existing or new. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 for nonprofit organizations.

Provides communities with resources to address community development needs including housing, public improvements, and economic development. Flexible funding for local governments to direct toward their most critical needs.

The Employment and Training Administration provides grants for workforce development, job training, apprenticeship, and employment services. Multiple program tracks available for different workforce needs.

Provides approximately $23 million in annual funding to improve business and technical resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners in California. Funds go to federally designated technical assistance providers and eligible nonprofits.

Catalyzes and fosters innovation ecosystems across California to advance critical technology development, foster collaboration across industry, academia, government, and nonprofits, and stimulate economic growth and job creation.

Allocated $60 million in capital grant funding to drive regional and local economic development across New York State in cooperation with ten Regional Economic Development Councils. Supports capital-based projects that create or retain jobs.

Provides up to $500,000 for workforce training and public infrastructure development that benefits local businesses. Focuses on creating jobs through better resources and infrastructure in Florida communities.

Provides grants to small and rural cities and regional planning councils to create economic development strategies. Helps communities identify competitive advantages and develop actionable plans for growth.