Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects f...

Grants to USA Land-grant colleges and universities for courses tailored to Tribal communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to ensure Tribe members have access to education ...

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland businesses and business owners for capital improvement projects to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support interior upgrades and renovations that promote the success of individual companies and ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for business and entrepreneurship initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding will support projects to ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for workforce development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding is intended for job training init...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...

Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, businesses, educational institutions, and professional associations for training and technical assistance that advance the development of small manufacturing firms. Required registrations must be completed pri...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative programs to provide assistance to new ranchers and farmers. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete required registrations before ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to address the impact of climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the community's capacity to reduce and respond to the impacts of clima...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for economic and workforce development. Funding is intended to support specific initiatives and programs as well as general operations. Eligible programs include, but are not...

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide...

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

Grants to Maryland government agencies, railroad owners and operators, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for railroad improvement projects. Funding is intended to help preserve railroad corridors, support economic development, foster sustainability, and prom...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education,...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit disadvantaged communities. Applicants requesting larger grants must submit an LOI prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address the needs of underserved populations by supporting innovative...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and hi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and government entities for projects to impact local communities. Focus areas include economic and workforce development, affordable ho...

Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to manage loan programs to improve infrastructure in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and ensure that required registrations are completed prior to applying. This program helps qual...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist low-income and English as a second language (ESL) taxpayers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to ensure the fairness ...

Grants to USA qualifying local governmental authorities and states for capital projects to improve railway transportation. Applicants are advised that registrations required prior to applying may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to moderni...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuniti...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to request...

Grants to Maryland property owners, tenants, and businesses for capital projects that enhance commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the appearance and structural integrity of commercial facades. The grant is available to commer...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and institutions of higher education for demonstration projects to assess how the deployment of AI technologies and robotics can impact housing development. Applicants are advised that the require...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

Grants and cooperative agreements of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and individuals for programs to strengthen U.S. ties in eligible regions of the Pacific. Applicants are adv...