Grants.gov SBIR/STTR Opportunities

2026 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program Grant Solicitation

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council, solicits proposals under the 2026 Scallop RSA Program. No federal funds are provided — successful applicants are awarded scallop RSA quota, and proceeds from quota sales fund approved research activities. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state/local/tribal governments. Applications close April 24, 2026.

FY 2026 English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator Program

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition under the FY 2026 English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator Program (ELFSVEP). ECA plans to issue one cooperative agreement for approximately 385 participants at $14,000,000, pending availability of funds. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and public or private institutions of higher education.

EPA Region 1 Wetland Program Development Grants up to $350,000 (Closing April 24, 2026)

EPA Region 1 announces Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) for state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies. Total program funding is $2,784,000 with 13 expected awards, capped at $350,000 per grant. Applications close April 24, 2026.

NEH Fellowships for Humanities Research, $30k-$60k

NEH announced Fellowships for individual humanities scholars with awards of $30,000 to $60,000. The 2026 competition will fund projects in American history and culture and Western civilization only. Total program funding is $3,600,000 with an expected 60 awards. Applications close April 22, 2026.

Public Scholars Grants for Humanities Research

NEH announces the Public Scholars grant program providing $900,000 in total funding for 15 expected awards ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 per project. Eligible projects must focus on American history and culture or Western civilization topics. Applications close April 22, 2026.

AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems Funding Opportunity

NIFA has announced $140,000,000 in AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems funding available to eligible institutions. The opportunity anticipates 18 awards ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 each, with applications closing April 23, 2026. Eligible applicants include colleges, universities, 1994 Land-grant Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities.

Wood Innovations Grant Funding Opportunity FY2026

USDA Forest Service announces FY2026 Wood Innovations Grant funding opportunity offering up to $300,000 per award to expand wood energy and wood products markets supporting forest management needs on National Forest System and other forest lands. Eligible applicants include for-profit entities, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, school districts, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and special purpose districts. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 22, 2026.

Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program Grants, $10K-$1.5M, Forest Service

The USDA Forest Service announces the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (Community Wood) funding opportunity for FY2026. The program supports thermally led community wood energy systems and innovative wood product facilities with up to $6 million in total awards. Individual awards range from $10,000 to $1 million (covering up to 35% of capital costs), with up to $1.5 million available for projects in high-unemployment areas (up to 50% of capital costs). Applicants must provide leveraged funds from non-federal sources to cover remaining project costs.

Value-Added Producer Grant, Awards Up to $200,000 for Agricultural Producers

The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, offering awards up to $200,000 to assist Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses in starting or expanding value-added processing and marketing activities. Applications must be submitted through the Grant Application Portal (GAP) and require Level 2 USDA eAuthentication access.

Japan Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

NEH announces the Japan Fellowships program offering individual awards of $30,000-$60,000 for advanced research on modern Japanese society, political economy, and U.S.-Japan relations. Total program funding is $180,000 with up to 3 expected awards. Application deadline is April 22, 2026.

NEH Awards $30k–$60k for HBCU Faculty

NEH announces the Awards for Faculty at HBCUs grant program for individual faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities pursuing humanities research. Awards range from $30,000 to $60,000 with $300,000 in total program funding supporting 5 expected awards. The 2026 competition accepts projects in American history and culture and Western civilization.

EPA Region 08 Wetland Program Development Grants FY2025

EPA Region 08 announces $2,926,000 in Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDG) for FY2025. Up to 15 awards of up to $500,000 each will be made available to eligible state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies for wetland protection and restoration programs. Applications close April 20, 2026.

State DeafBlind Projects Technical Assistance Grants, Eight States, ALN 84.326T

The U.S. Department of Education announces a grant competition (ALN 84.326T) to establish and operate State DeafBlind Projects in eight states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. Applications are available February 20, 2026, with an application deadline of April 21, 2026, and intergovernmental review deadline of June 22, 2026.

2026 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program Funding Opportunity

The USDA Forest Service announces the 2026 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program, providing financial assistance from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to facilities that process timber and biomass byproducts from ecosystem restoration projects on federal and Tribal lands. Eligible applicants include for-profit entities, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education. Facilities must procure approximately 50% of raw materials from federal or Tribal lands in areas at risk of wildfire, insect, or disease infestation.

Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Grant (Small Storage Program)

The Bureau of Reclamation announces $30 million in grant funding for small surface water and groundwater storage projects under the Small Storage Program. Eligible applicants include state, regional, and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and water conservation districts in 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii. Projects must have storage capacity between 200 and 30,000 acre-feet.

FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program, $550k Grant

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces the FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program (CCAP), a $550,000 grant opportunity supporting international educational exchange. The program aims to advance U.S. leadership in vocational-technical education by introducing approximately 20 foreign higher education officials to the U.S. community college model through virtual and in-person programming. Applications close April 20, 2026.

Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program

The EPA announced $13.58 million in grant funding for wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings under Assistance Listing 66.044. Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and non-profit organizations. Applications are due April 15, 2026, with individual awards ranging up to $2.5 million and 11 expected awards.

NSF RED Program: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments, $50k-$2M

The National Science Foundation announced funding opportunities through the Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program, supporting four tracks for engineering education reform: RED Planning (Track 1), RED Adaptation and Implementation (Track 2), RED Innovation (Track 3), and RED Innovation Partnerships (Track 4). Funding ranges from $50,000 to $2 million for projects at two-year and four-year institutions aimed at transforming undergraduate engineering education through organizational and cultural change.

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement: EPSCoR Research Fellows Grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows grant opportunity under Assistance Listings 47.083 and related NSF programs. The program provides awards to build research capacity at EPSCoR-eligible institutions and advance the career trajectories of investigators through collaborations with premier research institutions. Two tracks are offered: EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF (open to broad community) and EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA (for collaboration with NASA researchers). Award amounts are undetermined.

U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Freedom 250 Grants

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced the Freedom 250 special edition of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, offering grants of $25,000 to $250,000 for cultural heritage projects that highlight historical ties between the United States and other nations. The $6 million program expects 35 awards for eligible applicants including U.S. and foreign institutions, NGOs, and public entities. Applications close April 15, 2026, though deadlines may vary by U.S. embassy.

ROSES25 B.6 Heliophysics Technology Instrument Development Grant

NASA Science Mission Directorate released ROSES-2025 program element B.6, offering grants for Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development. The solicitation seeks proposals for advanced instrument technologies supporting heliophysics research. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts, with most extramural awards issued as grants. The typical period of performance is three years, with some programs allowing up to five years.

RESTART Grant Funds Ex-Offender Workforce Training

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has published Funding Opportunity Announcement FOA-ETA-26-17 for the RESTART (Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training) Initiative. The grant supports workforce readiness training for ex-offenders across three populations: youth (ages 15-17), young adults (ages 18-24), and adults (ages 25+). Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by April 15, 2026.

Veterinary Services Grant Program ($75k-$300k, Rural Access)

Veterinary Services Grant Program, $75k-$300k, Rural Access

Victim Offender Dialogue Facilitator Training Program, $100k

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) solicits applications for a $100,000 grant to develop and deliver victim-offender dialogue facilitator training. The award will fund one basic training course for new facilitators and one advanced training focused on sexual assault cases. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education.

ACL FIP-MSI Development Grant, $245k-$250k, Closes Apr 13

ACL announces the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) Minority-Serving Institutions Development grant opportunity for disability and rehabilitation research. Awards of $245,000-$250,000 will fund three recipients over a 36-month project period. Applications close April 13, 2026.

ARRT Program Employment Research Training Grant - $250,000

The Administration for Community Living's NIDILRR has posted a $250,000 grant opportunity under the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) program. The grant funds advanced research training focused on employment outcomes for people with disabilities. One award will be made with a 36-month project period. Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education. Applications close April 13, 2026.

ROSES25 A.6 Earth Venture Suborbital-4 Landslide Change Characterization Experiment Science Team

NASA Science Mission Directorate released ROSES-2025, an omnibus research announcement containing the Earth Venture Suborbital-4 Landslide Change Characterization Experiment Science Team program element (A.6). The program seeks proposals for landslide science research using suborbital platforms. Mandatory Notices of Intent are due February 27, 2026, with full proposals due April 14, 2026.

Field Initiated Projects - Minority-Serving Institutions Research Grant

The ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) announced a Field Initiated Projects (FIP) research grant for Minority-Serving Institutions. Three awards of $245,000-$250,000 each will fund 36-month disability and rehabilitation research projects. Eligible applicants include HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges, and other institutions with at least 50% minority enrollment. Applications close April 13, 2026.

Region 9 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants

EPA Region 9 announced $3,456,000 in Wetland Program Development Grants with maximum award of $500,000 per grant. Approximately 10 awards expected. Applications close April 13, 2026. Grants assist state, Tribal, territorial, and local government agencies in developing wetland protection and restoration programs.

ARRT Program - Health and Function Research Grant

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) posted a funding opportunity for the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) program focused on health and function outcomes among people with disabilities. The grant provides $245,000 to $250,000 for a 36-month project period to train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education. Applications close April 13, 2026.

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026)

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces the FY26 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (NAE) program, offering $50,000 to $150,000 per award to federally recognized Native American tribal governments to sustain and improve library services in their communities. Total program funding is $3,500,000 with up to 25 expected awards available. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by April 10, 2026.

Senior Medicare Patrol State Project Grants - Pennsylvania

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced a funding opportunity for the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program in Pennsylvania, offering up to $1,100,000 through a cooperative agreement. The SMP program empowers Medicare beneficiaries to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by April 13, 2026.

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants FY26

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the FY26 Native Hawaiian Library Services grant program, offering $50,000 to $150,000 per award with total program funding of $750,000 for 5 expected awards. The funding supports Native Hawaiian-serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services within their communities.

ARRT Community Living and Participation Research Training Grant

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) through NIDILRR announced a funding opportunity for the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) program focused on community living and participation outcomes for people with disabilities. The grant provides $245,000-$250,000 over a 36-month project period to train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities, at eligible higher education institutions. Applications close April 13, 2026.

FY 2026 IOOS Coastal Ocean and Great Lakes Monitoring Awards

NOAA's U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office announces a funding opportunity for 5-year awards supporting regional coastal ocean and Great Lakes monitoring efforts. The agency anticipates making approximately 11 awards totaling $275,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 per year. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments.

Wetland Program Development Grants for State, Tribal, and Local Agencies

EPA Region 10 announced the Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDG) funding opportunity for FY2025, offering up to $275,000 per award with total program funding of $1,857,000. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies, as well as interstate or intertribal entities seeking to develop or refine wetland protection and restoration programs.

Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants FY2025

The EPA Region 2 announced Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) offering up to $300,000 per award, with $1,730,000 total program funding for 8 expected awards. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies, as well as interstate or intertribal entities seeking to develop or refine wetland protection and restoration programs.

NASA Space Weather Research-to-Operations-to-Research Grant (ROSES 2025 B.4)

NASA's Science Mission Directorate amended the deadline for the ROSES 2025 B.4 Space Weather Research-to-Operations-to-Research grant program, pushing the Step-2 proposal due date to April 10, 2026. The amendment affects only those proposers who previously submitted Step-1 proposals and were invited to continue. Step-1 submissions closed on August 26, 2025. This is an administrative deadline adjustment to an existing grant solicitation.

Feed the Future Innovation Labs Food Security Grants

The Department of State's Office of Global Food Security announced the Feed the Future Innovation Labs funding opportunity offering $20-40M per award across 7 expected awards totaling $64M. Eligible U.S. colleges and universities may apply to advance agricultural science and research aimed at increasing food security, productivity, and nutrition in developing countries. Applications must be submitted by April 9, 2026.

HARMONY Grant - Grid Resilience Research

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) issued Notice of Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0003446 for the HARMONY program (Human-Centric Analytics for Resilient & Modernized Power sYstems), offering $1-$1.25 million in federal assistance. The program targets grid reliability and resilience through analytics that quantify risks and communicate them to human operators. Eligibility is restricted to universities, DOE FFRDCs, and non-profit research institutions.

Scientific Infrastructure Support for Nuclear Energy Research

The DOE Idaho Field Office announced a $1.5 million funding opportunity under the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) for FY2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research. U.S. public and private institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for infrastructure awards to advance nuclear energy-related R&D and student education.

Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at HBCU MSI

The Department of the Army Materiel Command announced a pilot program offering $1.5M-$10M in grants to increase research capacity at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions. Funding opportunity W911NF26S0075 is available to eligible institutions seeking very high research status on the Carnegie Classification scale. Applications close April 10, 2026.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education Grant Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program, inviting multidisciplinary proposals focused on wildland fire science research and education. The program covers six focus areas including coupled fire modeling, data infrastructure, AI/ML approaches, cross-scale interactions, community adaptation, and infrastructure vulnerability reduction. Applications close in April 2026.

NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds

NSF announced funding opportunity for the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) program, soliciting proposals for Quantum Science and Technology Demonstration (QSTD) projects at Design and Implementation phases. The program supports development of use-inspired quantum technologies to accelerate translation from basic science to market-ready applications under the National Quantum Initiative Act.

NSF FAIROS Open Science Grant Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the FAIROS (Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science) grant program to fund transformative open science activities including research data management, cyberinfrastructure development, and scientific communication innovation. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education. The solicitation supports the NSF Public Access Initiative with proposals due April 8, 2026.

EPA Wetland Program Development Grants for State, Tribal, Local Agencies

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is offering Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) to state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies. The grants aim to support the development and refinement of programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands, with a total award amount of $2,468,000.

Region 7 Wetland Program Development Grants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has announced its Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants. The program aims to assist state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies in developing or refining wetland protection and management programs. The total award amount is $1,857,000, with applications due by April 6, 2026.

Region 5 Wetland Program Development Grants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Region 5 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants. This funding opportunity aims to assist state, Tribal, and local government agencies in developing or refining programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The application deadline is April 6, 2026, with expected awards totaling $2,962,000.

EPA FY25 Region 4 Wetlands Program Grants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of FY25 Region 4 Wetlands Program Development Grants. These grants, totaling $3,946,000, aim to assist state, Tribal, and local government agencies in developing or refining programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The application deadline is April 6, 2026.

NIH Chemical Synthesis and Optimization Facility for Product Development

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity (PAR-23-193) for a Chemical Synthesis and Optimization Facility to support product development in contraception and reproductive health. The opportunity is open to various entities, including small businesses, educational institutions, and tribal governments, with a closing date of April 3, 2026.