Grants Closing in August 2026
5 funding programs have deadlines before the end of August 2026. Deadlines are firm, so review eligibility today and give yourself time to prepare a complete application.
Washington Department of Commerce
Proposals are being accepted to develop a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan that guides inclusive statewide economic growth over the next four years and beyond. The plan will aim to drive key metrics such as high-quality and high-wage jobs and increase the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Funding: N/A – $270,000
EPA
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Technical Assistance and Training for Rural, Small and Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems
Funding: Varies
DHS-DHS
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
Funding: Varies
DOD-WHS
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE)
Funding: Varies
USDA-NRCS
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
Funding: Varies
How to Apply Before a Deadline (Even on Short Notice)
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Confirm eligibility before anything else
Read the eligibility section first. There is no point racing a deadline for a program you can’t qualify for. Check entity type, location, size, and industry against the requirements.
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Register on required portals immediately
Federal grants typically require an active SAM.gov registration, which can take days to weeks. If you aren’t registered yet, start now — it’s the most common reason applicants miss a deadline.
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Reuse a core application package
Keep a ready-to-go business plan, budget template, and financial statements on hand. Most applications ask for variations of the same documents, so a reusable package turns a week of work into a day.
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Submit a day or two early
Portals get slow and crash near deadlines. Submitting early protects you from last-minute technical problems and gives you a buffer to fix anything that gets flagged.
Need free help fast? Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and SCORE mentors offer no-cost, same-week guidance on grant applications.
Closing Soon After August 2026
Get a head start on these upcoming deadlines.
DOE-GFO
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: DE-FOA-0003646 Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-0003647 Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT)
Funding: Varies
HHS-NIH11
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Bases (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
Funding: Varies
HHS-NIH11
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Utilizing Equipment to Study Environmental Extrinsic Factors and Enhance Rigor and Reproducibility of Animal Research (R24, Clinical Trials Not-Allowed)
Funding: Varies
HHS-NIH11
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding: Varies
USDA-FAS
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) to enable America First Trade Wins in Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia
Funding: Varies
HHS-NIH11
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Optimal Treatment Strategies for use of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) in Children and Adolescents Clinical Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
Funding: Varies
HHS-NIH11
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: For Funding Opportunity for Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Dissertation Grant (R36)
Funding: Varies
HHS-NIH11
Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Model-to-Clinic (M2C) for Precision Medicine with AI: Integrating Imaging with Multimodal Data (PRIMED-AI) (UG3/UH3, Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding: Varies