Grants.gov SBIR/STTR Opportunities

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.