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NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Parent Grant (Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a congressionally mandated set-aside program for small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization.
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Parent Grant (Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is a federal funding mechanism that facilitates the partnership between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions to conduct cooperative research and development with potential for commercialization.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to legally blind students pursuing post-secondary education in the United States or Puerto Rico. Winners are selected based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership potential.
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The R21 grant mechanism encourages exploratory, developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of development. It is designed to foster high-risk/high-reward studies that have the potential to produce significant advancements in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
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Baltimore City Community Grants Program
The Baltimore Community Foundation offers competitive grant opportunities aimed at strengthening local nonprofits. These grants support projects that address systemic challenges, foster equity, and improve outcomes for Baltimore's schools and neighborhoods.
NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP)
The NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) offers highly competitive grants that repay up to $50,000 of qualified student loan debt annually for health professionals who commit to conducting mission-relevant research funded by domestic nonprofit or government organizations.
NASA SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement
The NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide funding for small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that address specific needs within NASA's mission directorates.
NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
The NIH F31 Fellowship provides mentored research training to individuals predoctoral training for Ph.D. or equivalent research degree programs. It aims to develop productive, independent research scientists within the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce.
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Convergence Accelerator
The NSF Convergence Accelerator program supports transdisciplinary teams to develop high-impact, solution-oriented research, accelerating the transition of basic research into market-ready technology solutions that address complex societal and economic challenges.
NSF Convergence Accelerator
The NSF Convergence Accelerator program supports transdisciplinary teams to accelerate research through an innovation curriculum that focuses on human-centered design, user discovery, and team science to address grand societal challenges.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I
America's Seed Fund by the National Science Foundation (NSF) offers Phase I SBIR grants to support early-stage research and development for startups and small businesses creating high-impact, deep-tech innovations.
America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR)
America's Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR) provides non-dilutive capital to early-stage, high-impact deep-tech startups. The program funds research and development that demonstrates the potential for commercial success and broad societal impact. Unlike venture capital, the NSF takes no equity and does not claim intellectual property rights.
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NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Parent Grant (Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a congressionally mandated set-aside program for small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization.
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Parent Grant (Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is a federal funding mechanism that facilitates the partnership between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions to conduct cooperative research and development with potential for commercialization.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to legally blind students pursuing post-secondary education in the United States or Puerto Rico. Winners are selected based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership potential.
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The R21 grant mechanism encourages exploratory, developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of development. It is designed to foster high-risk/high-reward studies that have the potential to produce significant advancements in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
The NIH F31 Fellowship provides mentored research training to individuals predoctoral training for Ph.D. or equivalent research degree programs. It aims to develop productive, independent research scientists within the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce.
NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)
The NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32) program provides mentored research training to individuals with doctoral degrees to transition into independent biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research careers.
NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP)
The NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) offers highly competitive grants that repay up to $50,000 of qualified student loan debt annually for health professionals who commit to conducting mission-relevant research funded by domestic nonprofit or government organizations.
Multifamily Rental Affordable Housing Projects
The Washington State Department of Commerce offers capital funding through the Housing Trust Fund to support the development and preservation of multifamily rental affordable housing projects specifically for tribal entities.
Building Communities Fund Grants
The Building Communities Fund (BCF) program, administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce, provides capital funding for non-residential community and social service facilities. It is designed to assist organizations in covering a portion of eligible capital project costs, specifically focusing on facilities that provide essential community services.
Climate Planning Grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce provides planning grants to support local government jurisdictions that are mandated to integrate a climate change and resiliency element into their comprehensive plans as part of the periodic update cycle required under the Growth Management Act (GMA).
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS)
The LEAPS-MPS program is designed to enhance the participation of early-career investigators in the mathematical and physical sciences, specifically focusing on those at minority-serving institutions (MSIs), undergraduate institutions, and other institutions that do not traditionally receive high levels of NSF research support.
Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program
The USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Eligible projects include hospitals, clinics, schools, public safety facilities, and other public infrastructure.
Student Volunteer
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) offers student volunteer positions designed to provide practical work experience within the federal legislative support branch, allowing students to contribute to high-impact audits and investigations.
Student Contractor
The U.S. Courts offer student contractor positions designed to provide professional exposure to judicial branch operations. These positions allow students to integrate their academic studies with practical work experience within the federal judiciary.
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) provides financial assistance and support services to single parents in Arkansas pursuing post-secondary education to improve their career prospects and family stability.
Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars Program
The Tillman Scholar program provides academic scholarships and leadership development to military service members, veterans, and military spouses who demonstrate a commitment to service, leadership, and impact.
NASA SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement (FY26-27)
The NASA SBIR/STTR program provides non-dilutive capital to small businesses to conduct R&D on high-impact technologies that align with NASA's mission requirements. The program operates through periodic solicitations (appendices) throughout the fiscal year.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I
America's Seed Fund by the National Science Foundation (NSF) offers Phase I SBIR grants to support early-stage research and development for startups and small businesses creating high-impact, deep-tech innovations.
NSF Entrepreneurial Fellowship
The NSF Entrepreneurial Fellowship program is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application. It provides funding and professional development to fellows who are looking to translate complex scientific or engineering research into viable, scalable technological products or services.
Convergence Accelerator
The NSF Convergence Accelerator program supports transdisciplinary teams to develop high-impact, solution-oriented research, accelerating the transition of basic research into market-ready technology solutions that address complex societal and economic challenges.
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
The Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan program provides low-interest loans directly from the U.S. Department of Education to undergraduate and graduate students to assist with college costs.
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the U.S. government's primary vehicle for providing rental assistance to very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled, allowing them to afford housing in the private market.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is a federal assistance program providing grants to states and territories to fund programs that provide financial assistance and related support services for low-income families with children.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program (Chapter 35)
The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants (Section 504)
The USDA Section 504 Home Repair program provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or to remove health and safety hazards.
Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program
The USDA Rural Development Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program provides funding for the construction, improvement, and expansion of electric distribution, transmission, and generation facilities in rural areas.
NIH Parent STTR Grant (R41/R42) Clinical Trial Optional
The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program (R41/R42) is a congressionally mandated program that reserves a percentage of the extramural research budget for small businesses to work cooperatively with research institutions. This 'parent' announcement is for clinical trial optional projects, supporting early-stage research and development of innovative technologies.
TEACH Grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high-need field at a low-income school for at least four academic years within eight years of completing their program.
SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship
The SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship is a recurring award program designed to support students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by providing financial assistance for tuition and academic expenses.
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is the federal government's flagship leadership development program for advanced degree holders. Selected fellows participate in a two-year program involving leadership training, rotational assignments, and career development within various federal agencies.
Federal Pell Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant Program is a cornerstone of federal student aid in the U.S., designed to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students from low-income households to help cover the costs of postsecondary education. Unlike loans, these grants do not need to be repaid.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, provides monthly benefits to eligible low-income families and individuals to supplement their food budgets and purchase nutritious food.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)
The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
Recent Graduates Program
The Recent Graduates Program is a federal initiative providing a one to two-year developmental program for individuals who have recently completed a degree or certificate. It facilitates entry into the federal civil service with structured training, mentorship, and professional development.
SBA Disaster Assistance Loan
The SBA provides low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters to help recover from declared disasters by repairing or replacing property and providing working capital.
Kansas Adult Learner Grant
The Kansas Adult Learner Grant provides financial support to adult residents aged 25 and older who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in specific high-demand fields to build the state's workforce.
Last-Dollar Scholarship Program
The Last-Dollar Scholarship program is a state-funded initiative designed to cover tuition gaps for Iowans pursuing degrees or certificates in high-demand career fields at Iowa community colleges or approved institutions.
Baltimore City Community Grants Program
The Baltimore Community Foundation offers competitive grant opportunities aimed at strengthening local nonprofits. These grants support projects that address systemic challenges, foster equity, and improve outcomes for Baltimore's schools and neighborhoods.
OASIS+ SubmissionPortal (OSP) - Open Solicitation
OASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) is a multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract program managed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). It provides federal agencies with comprehensive, integrated professional services solutions. The program operates on an open solicitation basis, allowing new vendors to submit proposals to become prime contractors under various socio-economic set-aside categories.
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Parent Grant [R41/R42]
The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program (Parent R41/R42) provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses for collaborative research and development with U.S. research institutions. It focuses on the translation of innovative technologies into the marketplace.
NIH/CDC/FDA Parent SBIR Grant [R43/R44] (Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH, CDC, and FDA utilize the Omnibus solicitation for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. These parent announcements support the development of innovative technologies and products for commercialization, covering a vast range of biomedical and clinical research areas through the R43/R44 funding mechanisms.
Sallie Mae $2,000 No Essay Scholarship
The Sallie Mae Scholarship is a monthly $2,000 sweepstakes-style scholarship program that requires no essay or complex application process, designed to help students pay for educational costs.
One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Unrestricted Continuously Open Solicitation
OASIS+ is a government-wide, best-in-class, multi-agency contract (MAC) vehicle designed to provide federal agencies with comprehensive, integrated professional services. It operates as a set of Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44])
The NIH, CDC, and FDA SBIR Parent Program (R43/R44) supports small businesses in conducting innovative research and development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization and public health impact.
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42])
The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program (Parent R41/R42) supports small business concerns that wish to conduct research and development with a collaborative research institution. The goal is to facilitate the transfer of technology from research institutions to the marketplace.
BigFuture $40,000 Scholarship
The BigFuture Scholarship program, hosted by the College Board, offers monthly $40,000 scholarships to students who complete specific college planning steps on the BigFuture website. It is a legitimate, well-established program designed to reward students for engaging in the college-prep process.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants
The USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program, also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or to remove health and safety hazards.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant (Parent R43/R44) Clinical Trial Optional
The NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses for research and development projects with strong potential for commercialization in the biomedical and behavioral health sectors.
NASA SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement
The NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide funding for small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that address specific needs within NASA's mission directorates.
Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) accepts unsolicited proposals for research partnerships. This mechanism allows researchers to propose original, high-quality, and independent studies that address HUD's current research priorities and knowledge gaps in housing and community development.
America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR)
America's Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR) provides non-dilutive capital to early-stage, high-impact deep-tech startups. The program funds research and development that demonstrates the potential for commercial success and broad societal impact. Unlike venture capital, the NSF takes no equity and does not claim intellectual property rights.
NSF Convergence Accelerator
The NSF Convergence Accelerator program supports transdisciplinary teams to accelerate research through an innovation curriculum that focuses on human-centered design, user discovery, and team science to address grand societal challenges.
Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)
The ExLENT program, run by the National Science Foundation, supports the development of experiential learning opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing careers in emerging technology fields. It aims to bridge the gap between education and the workforce.
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE)
The NSF Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) program supports the maturation of open-source projects into sustainable ecosystems. It provides funding for research and development to foster community growth, technological stability, and long-term viability of open-source solutions that impact societal and national needs.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award
The NIH SBIR Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award provides late-stage funding for highly innovative, high-impact biomedical or behavioral research projects that have completed Phase II funding and are transitioning toward commercialization.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II
The SBIR Phase II program by the U.S. Department of Energy provides significant funding to small businesses to continue the research and development efforts initiated in a Phase I project, focusing on the potential for commercialization of innovative technologies.
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) - Local Public Housing Agencies
The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I
The NSF SBIR/STTR program provides non-dilutive seed funding to startups and small businesses to conduct R&D on transformative, high-risk, and high-impact technologies. It supports projects that demonstrate technical feasibility and have a strong potential for commercial success.
Y Combinator Accelerator Program (Fall 2026 Batch)
Y Combinator (YC) is a leading startup accelerator that provides $500,000 in funding, mentorship, and support to early-stage startups in exchange for equity. The program culminates in a Demo Day where founders pitch to a select audience of investors.
Verizon Digital Ready $10K Small Business Grant
The Verizon Digital Ready grant program provides $10,000 grants to small businesses that complete specific learning modules and coaching sessions on the Hello Alice platform to help them grow and succeed in the digital economy.
DOJ Pathways Internship Program - Bureau of Prisons (Education Student Trainee)
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Prisons offers the Pathways Internship Program for students interested in gaining professional experience within the federal correctional system. As an Education Student Trainee, candidates gain hands-on experience in supporting educational programs for inmates, contributing to rehabilitation and workforce development initiatives.
DOJ Pathways Internship Program - Bureau of Prisons (Recreation Student Trainee)
The DOJ Pathways Internship Program for Recreation Student Trainees offers current students the opportunity to gain professional experience within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This program is designed to provide career development and may lead to non-competitive conversion to a permanent federal position upon successful completion.