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Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings Clinical Research Network

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings Clinical Research Network (CAUSE) aims to enhance asthma prevention and treatment in economically disadvantaged pediatric populations. Funded by the NIH, CAUSE supports multi-site clinical studies to identify innovative strategies and treatment targets for asthma. Utilizing systems biology, the network seeks to discover specific disease endotypes suitable for new therapeutic approaches, addressing the high burden of asthma in urban settings.
Respiratory Diseases & Systems Asthma

BRAIN Initiative: Development and Validation of Novel Tools and New Approaches for Neuroscience Research

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The BRAIN Initiative seeks to develop innovative tools and approaches for neuroscience research, focusing on cell-specific and circuit-specific processes within the central nervous system. This initiative encourages projects that enhance our understanding of brain architecture and function through novel technologies for characterizing neural components and advancing methods for recording and modulating neural activity. Applications are invited to address significant challenges and promote transformative breakthroughs in neuroscience.
Neuroscience

AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) (362945)

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The National Institute of Mental Health is inviting research applications for the AIDS Research Center program, which includes Developmental Centers and full Research Centers. This initiative aims to enhance interdisciplinary HIV/AIDS research through collaboration and innovative approaches across various scientific domains. The program emphasizes alignment with national strategies and encourages applications from teams skilled in fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Although applications are currently not being solicited, this notice allows potential applicants time to prepare strong proposals.
HIV / AIDS

Collaborative Network for Clinical Research on Immune Tolerance

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is advancing research on immune tolerance through its Collaborative Network. This program aims to clarify the mechanisms of immune tolerance and develop interventions for related diseases, including transplant rejection and autoimmune disorders. Key objectives include conducting clinical trials on tolerogenic strategies and refining immune assays. This initiative is supported by regulations under the Public Health Service Act, ensuring a structured approach to improving patient outcomes.
Infectious & Parasitic Diseases Immune System Diseases

Clinical Data, Safety and Statistical Centers (CDSSC)

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The Clinical Data, Safety and Statistical Centers (CDSSC) program, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), aims to enhance clinical research through comprehensive support. This includes statistical analysis, protocol development, and oversight of safety monitoring in studies related to asthma, autoimmune diseases, and transplantation. By coordinating these efforts, the program seeks to facilitate impactful research outcomes and improve public health outcomes through informed data-driven decisions.
Immune System Diseases Allergies & Allergic Diseases

Translational Transplantation Tolerance Cooperative Study Group

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The Translational Transplantation Tolerance Cooperative Study Group, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, aims to advance transplant tolerance strategies that promote long-term graft survival without lifelong immunosuppression. This initiative focuses on developing, optimizing, and evaluating methods to induce immune tolerance in allogeneic transplants through collaborative efforts across multiple centers, utilizing translationally relevant models to ensure effective outcomes.
Infectious & Parasitic Diseases Organ And Tissue Banks

Precision and Systems Biology to Uncover the Link Between Chronic and Infectious Diseases

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The NIAID aims to enhance our understanding of the interplay between chronic and infectious diseases through innovative precision systems biology research. By utilizing advanced technologies such as multi-omics and artificial intelligence, the initiative focuses on uncovering critical pathways that connect infections to chronic health issues. This multidisciplinary approach leverages longitudinal patient data to inform and improve prevention and treatment strategies, ultimately seeking to provide insights into disease progression and host-pathogen interactions.
Health & Medicine Infectious & Parasitic Diseases Chronic Illnesses

Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Centers

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Centers (AADCRC) program, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), aims to enhance research on asthma and related allergic diseases. This initiative fosters multi-center, multidisciplinary research to explore disease mechanisms and treatment responses. By promoting clinical trials and observational studies, the AADCRC seeks to advance understanding and improve interventions for conditions such as asthma and food allergies, ultimately benefiting public health.
Respiratory Diseases & Systems Asthma

Clinical Trials in Organ Transplantation in Children and Adults

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is advancing organ transplantation outcomes through the Clinical Trials in Organ Transplantation in Children and Adults (CTOT-CA) program. This initiative supports multicenter clinical trials and mechanistic studies related to heart, lung, kidney, liver, and intestinal transplants, as well as non-hematopoietic cellular transplantation. By exploring immune mechanisms and innovative therapies, the program aims to enhance the success and efficacy of organ transplantation.
Infectious & Parasitic Diseases Organ And Tissue Banks

Translational Centers Using Microphysiologic Systems for Infectious Diseases

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The NIAID aims to enhance infectious disease research by supporting human microphysiologic systems (MPS) development. These in vitro platforms mimic human tissue functions, promoting drug and biological product development while reducing animal use. This initiative aligns with NIH’s commitment to innovative research practices and regulatory acceptance. By focusing on MPS in infectious disease contexts, NIAID seeks to streamline therapeutic advancements and establish robust human tissue models, addressing critical challenges in understanding and treating infections.
Infectious & Parasitic Diseases

Domestic & Sexual Abuse Program (DASA)

South Dakota Department of Public Safety
State/Local Government
South Dakota
Unspecified amount

The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Program (DASA)

Funds are appropriated through the State of South Dakota general funds annually. Funds are awarded to provide domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and education programs, to provide training programs for the staff and volunteers of the shelter service programs and to provide assistance to shelter programs that serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Family Services Crime & Justice Domestic Violence +3 more

Victims' Assistance Program Grants: VOCA

South Dakota Department of Public Safety
State/Local Government
South Dakota
Unspecified amount

South Dakota Department of Public Safety

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 14 agencies with the mission to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family.

Victims' Assistance Program Grants

The Victims' Assistance Program provides grant funding for agencies that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other violent crimes. The Victims' Assistance Program funding includes: VOCA, FVPSA, STOP, SASP and DASA Grants.

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant

Funds are awarded by the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. The funds come entirely from fines and penalties assessed against convicted federal criminals. Funds are awarded to provide direct assistance to innocent victims of violent crime.

Agencies who are currently not funded with Victims’ Assistance grants, but who are considering applying for a grant(s) are strongly encouraged to contact the Victims’ Services Program director prior to grant announcements being released for the upcoming funding cycle.

Crime Victim Services

NC DEQ 319 Grant Program

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State/Local Government
North Carolina
Unspecified amount

NC DEQ 319 Grant Program

Through Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides states with funding to reduce nonpoint source pollution. North Carolina typically receives around $1 million for competitive funding of watershed restoration projects. Funds may be used to conduct watershed restoration projects such as stormwater and agricultural best management practices and restoration of impaired streams. Section 319 grant projects must be used to help restore waterbodies currently impaired by nonpoint source pollution in areas with approved watershed restoration plans. (map) (list)

State and local governments, interstate and intrastate agencies, public and private nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions are all eligible to apply for 319 funding. An interagency workgroup reviews the proposals and selects those of merit to be funded. 

Environmental Conservation Water Resource Management

Small Rental Development Program (SRDP)

South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
State/Local Government
South Carolina
Unspecified amount

Small Rental Development Program (SRDP)

The Small Rental Development Program (SRDP) offers both federal and state funding sources for the development of new construction and rehabilitation of projects with small numbers of affordable housing units (4-39). Funding available for the 2026 Small Rental Development Program (SRDP) will be approximately $40,483,611.93 through a competitive application cycle beginning in April. 

Approximately $40,483,611.93 of funding will be available. Applications will be placed in one of the three (3) set-asides:

  • General New Construction/ Conversion– $20,241,805.97 50% of available funds. This set-aside will include new construction applications that contain 5-39 units.
  • Micro Developments – $10,120,902.98, 25% of available funds. Thisset-aside will include new construction and rehabilitation applicationsthat contain 4 units.
  • Rehabilitation – $10,120,902.98, 25% of available funds. This set-aside will include rehabilitation applications that contain 5-39 units.
Real Estate & Housing Equitable & Affordable Housing

2026 LCRF Award on Advancing Breakthroughs in ALK-Positive Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Research Foundation
Private
Up to US $300,000

About LCRF

The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer.

2026 LCRF Award on Advancing Breakthroughs in ALK-Positive Lung Cancer

Over 500,000 patients with ALK-positive NSCLC are living worldwide. It is of vital importance that there is a better understanding of the biology of ALK-positive lung cancer as well as the mechanism of tumor response and resistance. Given that therapeutic options available to date are not curative, there is a need for novel approaches to treat ALK-positive lung cancers. This grant mechanism will focus on the science behind ALK rearrangements as oncogenic drivers of malignancy and/or the development of novel therapeutic approaches for patients with ALK-positive lung cancer.

Work supported through this mechanism will address important mechanistic questions and developmental therapeutics across the care continuum and has the potential to increase survivorship. Given the specific interest in the development of novel therapies that could benefit this group of patients in the relatively near- term, a clinical trial should potentially result from this research. Proposals for this grant should include a program of correlative, translational research that will enhance the understanding of ALK-driven lung cancers.

We encourage applications on a wide variety of topics related to ALK-positive lung cancer, including but not limited to the following:

  • Early Progression & Metastatic Patterns
    • Understanding why some ALK-positive lung cancers progress more rapidly
    • Investigating the role of leptomeningeal disease
  • Impact of Co-Mutations and ALK Variants
    • Effects of additional mutations (e.g., MET) on tumor biology and treatment resistance
    • Differential treatment responses across ALK variants
  • Tumor Microenvironment
    • Approaches to reprogram or modulate the tumor microenvironment to enhance immune activity
  • Metabolic Vulnerabilities
    • Identifying metabolic pathways essential for ALK-positive tumor survival
    • Strategies to improve immunotherapy efficacy or stimulate immune recognition of ALK-positive tumors
  • Novel Therapies Beyond TKIs
    • Development of vaccines, cell therapies, and other innovative therapeutic approaches

These awards provide a maximum of $300,000 in funding over a period of two years. It is preferable that the proposal be associated with a clinical trial, either ongoing or planned as a result of the project(s). For full details, eligibility criteria, and application instructions, please refer to the request for proposals.

Applications will be submitted through a two-step process consisting of a Letter of Intent (LOI) and full proposal. Applicants whose LOI submission is reviewed favorably will be invited to complete a full proposal. Applicants may only apply for one LCRF grant per grant cycle.

Lung Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment Funding: Priority 1

South Dakota Department of Health
State/Local Government
South Dakota
Up to US $7,500

South Dakota Department of Health

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) strives to promote, protect, and improve the health of all South Dakotans with information, licensing, and more.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment Funding

The South Dakota Department of Health is pleased to announce a funding opportunity, the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment funding. This funding opportunity is intended to support strategies that have a focus on prevention, treatment and/or management of cardiovascular disease. The facilities awarded funding through this opportunity will receive funds and technical assistance to create and expand sustainable programs to help link resources that support self-management and lifestyle changes to address those at increased risk for CVD with a focus on hypertension management.

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (HDSPP) is offering funding to meet one or both of the following priorities: Priority 1: Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Program; and Priority 2: Care Coordination Program.

Priority 1: Self-Measured Blood pressure (SMBP) Program

Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Program supports the implementation and expansion of Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring programs through partnerships with local healthcare facilities and clinics. These programs are designed to help individuals with hypertension manage their condition effectively by monitoring their blood pressure at home in conjunction with clinical support.

Cardiovascular Diseases & Systems Home Health Care

State Board Programming Regrants (SBPG)

Tennessee State Library and Archives
State/Local Government
Tennessee
Up to US $5,000

State Board Programming Regrants (SBPG)

The Tennessee Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to provide a grant opportunity for improving the preservation of and access to Tennessee’s historical records, educate and train records custodians, and support archival program development and enhancement.

The grants will be available up to $5,000 per institution and are available to any government entity or not-for-profit organization that holds permanent, historically valuable archival collections. There is no match requirement,

Grant funds are available for the following:

Technology

  • This category provides funding for hardware, software, peripherals, and other technology items used to create online digital collections.
  • Items requested may not exceed $5,000.

Training

  • This category provides funding for registration costs for webinars or workshops related to conservation, digitization, and digital project planning for archivists and museum personnel.

Contracted Services

  • This category provides funding to hire a vendor or independent contractor for the purpose of digitization or conservation services.
  • You must include a quote for these services from a specific vendor as part of your application.

Contract/Part-Time Archivist

  • This category provides funding to hire a contract or part-time archivist for the duration of the grant period to scan documents and create corresponding metadata.
  • This person cannot already be employed by or paid by your organization. This cannot be supplemental to an existing salary or hourly employee.

Supplies

  • This category provides funding for archival shelving units, acid-free, lignin-free folders and boxes, and other necessary archival supplies or environmental monitoring devices.
Historical Records & Archives

AAG Meredith F. Burrill Award

American Association of Geographers
Association/Society
Unspecified amount

About Us

We provide students, educators, practitioners, and partners with the resources they need to enter the field, develop their careers, and form professional friendships that can last a lifetime. Through annual and ongoing programs, events, and meetings, we aim to create a space in which all geographers—wherever they come from—will know they are valued, heard, and welcomed.

By taking care of our community we ensure the health and vitality of the geographic discipline as it evolves to meet the challenges faced in today’s world.

AAG Meredith F. Burrill Award

The AAG Meredith F. Burrill Award honors work of exceptional merit and quality that lies at or near the intersection of basic research in geography on the one hand, and practical applications or policy implications on the other. The purpose of the award is to stimulate and reward talented individuals and groups whose accomplishments parallel the intellectual traditions Meredith F. Burrill pursued as a geographer, especially those concerned with fundamental geographical concepts and their practical applications, especially as relevant to local, national, and international policy arenas. The funds that underwrite the award come from a bequest by Burrill, a gift from his wife Betty, and donations in his memory from colleagues and friends. The award, consists of a certificate and cash honorarium, at the Association’s Annual Meeting.

Geography Career / College Preparation

American Lobster Initiative (ALI) Collaborative Research

Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant
State/Local Government
Connecticut, Maine +5 more
Up to US $100,000

About 

The National Sea Grant College Program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1966 and works to create and maintain a healthy coastal environment and economy. The Sea Grant network consists of a federal/university partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and 34 programs in every coastal and Great Lakes state, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

The Northeast Sea Grant Consortium is a regional collaboration that includes 8 Sea Grant programs in 7 Northeast states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

The Northeast Sea Grant Consortium collaborates on regional initiatives in research, education, extension, and communications—leveraging local expertise to create regional benefits and accomplishments.

American Lobster Initiative (ALI) Collaborative Research

The Sea Grant American Lobster Initiative is pleased to announce funding to support new collaborative research projects that closely align with emerging lobster industry and management needs. This request for proposals (RFP) adds to the substantial breadth of previous ALI-funded research by prioritizing projects that create “actionable science” (outputs and findings of the scientific process are useful to and usable by end-user communities) through the co-creation of information and/or products. 

To reach this goal, the ALI seeks to support collaborative research practices, the sharing of knowledge, expertise, and resources/capacities amongst the many people who comprise the American lobster industry. Projects must be developed and led by collaborative research teams that include at least one fishing industry representative, such as a commercial fisherman or a representative from a commercial fishing business, including cooperatives, dealers and processors. This call emphasizes research conducted with and for the industry, offering an exciting opportunity to support and elevate industry-research-management partnerships to address current ecological, regulatory, and socio-economic challenges faced by the American lobster fishery.

The Sea Grant American Lobster Initiative invites proposals for collaborative research projects to be funded from December 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. Projects can be up to two years in duration, with a recommended duration of no less than 18 months. 

This opportunity is designed to support collaborative research conducted by those affiliated with the American lobster industry (including shoreside supply chain businesses), and any public or private higher education institution, municipal, state, federal, or tribal entity, research laboratory, or other community or non-profit institution. This opportunity is not open to single investigator proposals.

A total of $400,000 is available to support up to 8 two-year project awards. Project budgets cannot exceed $100,000 (including all direct and indirect costs), and must include non-federal cost share is required for this competition. See full RFP for guidance.

Marine / Ocean Conservation Economic Services & Development Environmental Economics

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment Funding: Priority 2

South Dakota Department of Health
State/Local Government
South Dakota
Up to US $30,000

South Dakota Department of Health

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) strives to promote, protect, and improve the health of all South Dakotans with information, licensing, and more.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment Funding

The South Dakota Department of Health is pleased to announce a funding opportunity, the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment funding. This funding opportunity is intended to support strategies that have a focus on prevention, treatment and/or management of cardiovascular disease. The facilities awarded funding through this opportunity will receive funds and technical assistance to create and expand sustainable programs to help link resources that support self-management and lifestyle changes to address those at increased risk for CVD with a focus on hypertension management.

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (HDSPP) is offering funding to meet one or both of the following priorities: Priority 1: Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Program; and Priority 2: Care Coordination Program.

Priority 2: Care Coordination Program

Care Coordination program supports a patient-centered healthcare delivery model that provides comprehensive, proactive, and coordinated management for individuals with multiple chronic conditions, while explicitly identifying and addressing the non-medical social and environmental factors that impact their well-being.

Chronic Illnesses Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Cardiovascular Diseases & Systems

Senior Center Capital Grants

Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
State/Local Government
Tennessee
US $5,000 - US $50,000

Senior Center Capital Grants

The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) is accepting applications for competitive grant funding for senior centers. The Tennessee General Assembly has provided $5 million to be distributed to senior centers throughout the state. The one-time funding is intended to support senior centers in providing older adults with access to resources, activities and social connection.

Senior centers are invited to apply for grant funding ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The grant funding is encouraged to fund the following goals:

  • Capital Projects, including building improvements and equipment
Senior Services

Anne U. White Fund

American Association of Geographers
Association/Society
US $1,500

About 

We provide students, educators, practitioners, and partners with the resources they need to enter the field, develop their careers, and form professional friendships that can last a lifetime. Through annual and ongoing programs, events, and meetings, we aim to create a space in which all geographers—wherever they come from—will know they are valued, heard, and welcomed.

By taking care of our community we ensure the health and vitality of the geographic discipline as it evolves to meet the challenges faced in today’s world.

Anne U. White Fund

The Anne U. White Fund will serve the purposes Anne White held dear if it enables people, regardless of any formal training in geography, to engage in useful field studies and to have the joy of working along side their partners.

Criteria:

The evaluation committee will select for support proposals that in its judgment best meet the purposes for which Anne and Gilbert White contributed the funds that endow the awards.

Awards: 

In the past, one or two awards have been made each year of approximately $1,500 each.

Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Career / College Preparation +1 more

South Dakota Walkable Communities’ Active Transportation Assessment Collaboration Grant

South Dakota Department of Health
State/Local Government
South Dakota
Unspecified amount

South Dakota Department of Health

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) strives to promote, protect, and improve the health of all South Dakotans with information, licensing, and more.

‘South Dakota Walkable Communities’ Active Transportation Assessment Collaboration

The South Dakota Department of Health will provide one South Dakota community (or two communities as an inter-community project) with technical assistance (provided by South Dakota State University Landscape Architect Students) in conducting active transportation assessments and providing recommendations for improving the built environment to increase walkability and bike-ability within that community or joint communities.

Applicants are highly encouraged to consider the specific walkability needs and challenges of priority populations when completing the applications.

Pedestrian & Bike-Friendly Infrastructure Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems

Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grants

Tennessee State Library and Archives
State/Local Government
Tennessee
Up to US $20,000

The Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant is available for public libraries to be able to provide services for their communities. Grant funds are available for training, hotspots, solar charging tables and Internal Connections. 

Library & Information Science Library Services

ASPCA Reimagining Racers: Grants for Adopting Out Retired Racehorses

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
United States
US $10,000 - US $40,000

ASPCA Reimagining Racers: Grants for Adopting Out Retired Racehorses Grant

ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partners, ASPCA Right Horse Industry Partners, and organizations actively participating in the warm-up ring (defined as groups that are actively working to achieve the 13 criteria for Partnership and are participating on myrighthorse.org) are invited to apply for a grant to support an increase in capacity and/or efficiency of programs aimed at adopting out retired Thoroughbred racehorses. 

Funding requests for this grant initiative should focus on:

Activities that increase capacity, decrease length of stay, reduce cost of care or increase efficiencies, and/or improve humane outcomes in other ways. Examples:

  • Training programs
  • Programs that engage new adopters and grow the market share for adoption
  • Medical make-ready or rehabilitation with a focus on innovation and/or sustainability
  • Collaborations with other equine industry organizations to increase support for retired racehorses

Proposals will be evaluated on their potential (within the 12-month grant term) to: 

  • Increase capacity (the number of horses that can be rehabilitated, trained, and placed)
  • Decrease length of stay
  • Decrease cost of care
  • Reduce risk, harm or suffering for retired racehorses

Requests may be for the creation of new programs or the expansion of existing programs. Programs that test innovative ideas are welcome.

Grant Amounts

Grants will generally range from $10,000-$40,000, with a maximum individual grant amount of $60,000. The total funding amount available for this grant opportunity is $200,000. 

Eligibility

ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partners, ASPCA Right Horse Industry Partners, and active Warm-Up Ring participants (defined as groups that are actively working to achieve the 13 criteria for Partnership and are participating on myrighthorse.org) whose mission or operations focus significantly on serving retired Thoroughbred racehorses are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. Adoption organizations must be up to date on reporting data biannually to the Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC). If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you may contact therighthorse@aspca.org to confirm before applying.   

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans. We invite all voices to join us in working together to improve the lives of animals in need.

Animal Welfare - General Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

ASPCA Right Horse Grants to Amplify Adoptions and Support Community Equines

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
United States
US $5,000 - US $50,000
The ASPCA Right Horse Grants aim to enhance equine adoptions and support community equines by funding programs that boost shelter capacity or assist in keeping owned equines in their homes. Grants between $5,000 and $50,000 are available, with a total funding pool of up to $750,000. Eligible applicants include ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partners and organizations committed to the welfare of retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Proposals should clearly outline the objectives and expected impacts.
Animal Welfare - General Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

RoamNebraska Discovery Program

Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation
Private
Nebraska
Up to US $1,000

Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation

For more than 80 years, the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation has worked to ensure that Nebraska’s history isn’t just preserved—it’s actively shared, explored, and reimagined. Through private donations, the Foundation supports projects across the state that restore historic places, expand access to educational resources, and bring new life to local stories. Signature programs and experiences, like WanderNebraska and Walk to the Rock, invite people to connect with the state’s past in fresh, meaningful ways—whether by visiting a small-town museum, discovering a hidden landmark, or exploring a piece of forgotten heritage.

Grant Focus

The focus for the fall cycle is Education and Access and the main areas for grant distribution will be:

  • School visits, field trips and transportation
  • Youth and family engagement
  • Festival or milestone event support
  • Professional development and conference registrations

RoamNebraska (formerly the NSHSF Statewide Grants Program) was developed in July 2020, with the guidance of Michael J. Smith, former CEO of the Nebraska State Historical Society, to address a critical funding need for local historical and educational organizations across Nebraska.

Through this program, grants support museums, historical societies, libraries, and community partners in delivering core education, preservation, and interpretive programs that bring community history to life.

The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation is committed to advancing efforts that build respect, dignity, fairness, equality, and self-esteem. We value diverse life experiences and are devoted to fostering inclusive and equitable environments where all Nebraskans can see their stories reflected and honored.

Historic Preservation Historical Records & Archives Community Culture & Heritage +3 more

Grants for Preschools Highlights

Grants for preschools provide funding for early childhood education programs, facility improvements, and teacher training. The following grants empower organizations to enhance learning environments, promote school readiness, and support young children’s development.


Search Instrumentl's Preschools Grants Database


Discover 8,000+ funding opportunities for preschools, with $3.35B available. Instrumentl offers grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funding intelligence to help organizations expand early learning programs and support child development.

Grant Insights : Grants for Preschools

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

8,000+ Grants for Preschools grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $25K in average grant size

3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $50K in average grant size

1,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting general operating expenses

7,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Poverty Alleviation & Services

400+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Preschools?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.7%
Q2
24.8%
Q3
23.5%
Q4
22.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Preschools?

Grants are most commonly $32,500.

$0 $0 Min.
$32,500 $32.5 K Median
$631,791 $631.8 K Average
$188,250,000 $188.3 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

Nonprofits that are eligible for preschools grants include licensed nonprofit preschools, early childhood education centers, houses of worship, and family-focused organizations that provide pre-K learning programs. Funders may also focus their grants on early childhood education programs and teacher training in their respective communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives serving low-income families and children with special needs.

Grants in preschools typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.7% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.

Preschool grants support early childhood education programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and facility improvements. Funders also seek to enhance school readiness and learning environments, support working families, support young children's development, and improve access to quality early learning programs. There are more than 6,000 grants available and an impressive $2.95 billion in funding available for preschools and early childhood education.

Funding for preschools grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $32,500, while the average grant awarded is $631,791. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.

Of the $2.95 billion available in funding, nearly half come from private funders like the Cooke Foundation, the National Education Association Staff Organization, the James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation, and the Bell Charitable Foundation. In addition, there are many federal and state and local government funders that are providing grants for preschools and early childhood education in their respective areas.

Some of the key federal grants are from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Labor. There are also quite a bit of state-level organizations that are offering funding for Preschool grants like the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Mental Health.

A carefully planned approach is needed in order to successfully win grants for preschools. To improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:

  • Align with funder priorities – Tailor proposals to match the funder’s mission and align your programs with early childhood education best practices.
  • Use measurable outcomes – Highlight data that clearly quantifies measurable student outcomes.
  • Build strategic partnerships – Collaborate with local schools and childcare networks.
  • Develop a compelling narrative – Tell real-life stories of preschools and early childhood education programs that you have positively helped in your community.

Struggling to manage multiple grants? Learn how to stay organized with our comprehensive grant tracking spreadsheet guide.

Sifting through more than 6,000 grant opportunities can be daunting to say the least. Luckily Instrumentl simplifies the grant application process by helping nonprofits filter out relevant funding opportunities, analyze funder-giving patterns, and review detailed funder insights. That way, you can find the best-fitting grants right away and then tailor your applications to align with the grantor's priorities. See how Lutheran Braille Workers scaled their grant submissions by 150%.