The Federal Government offers grants from 26 agencies. Thousands are offered every year. Individuals are eligible to apply for a variety of Federal grants.

These grants are not designed for personal benefit, read our article to get more information on other government benefit programs.

Summer Stipends

National Endowment for the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research Programs is accepting applications for the Summer Stipends program. The purpose of this program is to stimulate new research in...more

Posted On - 2020-05-05

Desalination and Water Purification Research Program Pitch to Pilot for Fiscal Year 2020

Bureau of Reclamation

Reclamation is interested in research where the benefits are widespread but where private-sector entities are not able to make the full investment and assume all the risks. Reclamation is also...more

Posted On - 2020-05-04

YSEALI Regional Workshop: Marine Sustainability Innovation Acceleration

U.S. Mission to the Philippines

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative...more

Posted On - 2020-04-27

U.S. Embassy Abuja COVID19 Response

U.S. Mission to Nigeria

I. Funding Opportunity Description The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to issue this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support Nigeria’s response against the...more

Posted On - 2020-04-17

Educational Materials for Professional Organizations Working on Efficiency and Renewable Energy Developments (EMPOWERED)

Golden Field Office

The Educational Materials for Professional Organizations Working on Efficiency and Renewable Energy Developments (EMPOWERED) funding program is a collaborative effort across EERE’s Solar Energy...more

Posted On - 2020-04-06

Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, Fiscal Year 2020

National Institute of Justice

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for basic or applied research and development projects. An NIJ forensic science research and development grant supports a discrete, specified,...more

Posted On - 2020-03-19

Joint FY20 Bioenergy and Advanced Manufacturing FOA BOTTLE: Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment

Golden Field Office

In November 2019, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Plastics Innovation Challenge, a comprehensive program to accelerate innovations in energy-efficient plastics recycling...more

Posted On - 2020-03-16

People Building Stronger Communities

Research Finds Competition Can Spur Homeless to Save More

Almost Home to Hold Youth Philanthropy Night

African Charity Group Creates New Philanthropy Forum

Grand Rapids Gets DEED Funds For Commercial, Housing Projects

New York Bill Bans Direct Contact between Big Cats and the Public

Bipartisan Federal Budget: To Infuse Money Into Early Childhood Programs

Arizona Department of Education Recognizes Six Mesa Schools for Civic Engagement

Regions Bank Reserves $1 billion In Loans for Economic Development in Alabama

Young Entrepreneurs\' Philanthropy Is More Results-Oriented

Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Grants for Research Fellowship (GRF)

DOT Federal Highway Administration

The DDETFP provides funding for students to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines. The goals of these Grants are to 1) attract the nation's brightest...more

Posted On - 2020-03-10

Strategic Trends Division Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The DTRA Broad Agency Announcement activity proposes to solicit outstanding private and public research institutions (to include – but not limited to – think tanks, industry, and...more

Posted On - 2020-03-04