Best Oxnard Grants for Nonprofits in California

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a partner for the 2027 Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program to manage the candidate selection process. This 3-to-6 month Cooperative Agreement will ensure a rigorous evaluation cycle for selecting top-tier Rangel Fellows dedicated to Foreign Service careers. Key tasks include application screening, virtual panel management, and data transfer to facilitate a transparent and efficient selection process.

The 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program aims to enhance the skills of aspiring Foreign Service Officers by providing essential financial and administrative support throughout their academic journey. This program, managed by the U.S. Department of State, is designed to ensure timely graduation and successful entry into the Foreign Service. Key objectives include robust financial oversight, comprehensive onboarding support, and professional development opportunities, creating a pathway for future diplomatic leaders.

The National Center for Law and Elder Rights, funded by the US HHS: Administration for Community Living, aims to enhance legal assistance for older individuals as mandated by the Older Americans Act. This initiative will support local providers through training, legal advice, and system design to ensure effective delivery of services. Up to four cooperative agreements will be awarded to organizations that collaborate in this vital legal assistance effort.

The Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program aims to enhance forest health through collaborative, science-based restoration projects on non-federal lands. It supports initiatives that mitigate wildfire risks, improve habitats, and enhance water quality. Grants range from $100,000 to $600,000, depending on project scope, with a 1:1 cost share requirement. Applications must be sponsored by State Foresters, and tribes have specific application limits. This program emphasizes community engagement and sustainable resource management.

The Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes aims to promote collaborative restoration of priority forest landscapes. This competitive grant supports impactful projects that improve wildlife habitats, water quality, and reduce wildfire risks on eligible rural lands. Recipients must match federal funds with non-federal sources at a 1:1 ratio. The program encourages innovative strategies that align with science-based restoration plans, benefiting both tribal and local communities.

The AFRL/AFOSR-Taiwan NSTC program promotes international collaboration in nanoscience research between US and Taiwanese institutions from 2027 to 2030. This initiative invites joint pre-proposals from teams comprising investigators from both regions to explore innovative materials and nanostructure advancements. With a focus on enhancing scientific partnerships, the program aims to leverage expertise and resources, fostering groundbreaking discoveries in energy-efficient technologies and quantum geometry. Open to all applications, it seeks to push the boundaries of nanotechnology.

The BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence program aims to support states and local governments in covering costs related to postconviction case reviews, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases. This initiative is part of the Office of Justice Programs' commitment to enhancing public safety and addressing wrongful convictions, ensuring that justice is served and the rights of innocent individuals are protected.

The FY 2026 - 2028 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from NOAA invites proposals addressing significant natural and cultural resource challenges through collaborative efforts. This initiative supports the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, connecting federal agencies with universities and partners for effective solutions. Applicants should review the organizational structure of NOAA's Line and Staff Offices for guidance and coordination on their applications.

The Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot aims to empower American scientists and engineers in the super intelligence (SI) revolution by inviting applications from U.S. higher education institutions. This initiative focuses on developing innovative doctoral training programs integrating SI with other scientific disciplines. Participants will gain valuable research experience through collaborations with DOE National Laboratories and industry, preparing them as the next generation of skilled Ph.D. scientists and engineers to tackle pressing national science and technology challenges.

The Heliophysics Low-Cost Access to Space (H-LCAS) program, under NASA, aims to foster innovative technologies and instruments for flight investigations utilizing sounding rockets, high-altitude balloons, and CubeSats. By advancing Heliophysics science, H-LCAS provides critical pathways for technology maturation and suborbital demonstrations. Proposals should align with the National Research Council's Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics, emphasizing societal applications and supporting human exploration initiatives.

The OJJDP FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities program aims to enhance emergency preparedness in juvenile justice facilities across the country. This funding opportunity supports the development and implementation of comprehensive emergency plans that prioritize the safety of youth and staff, ensure effective communication with families, and maintain operational continuity during crises. By empowering facilities to improve their response and recovery capabilities, the program seeks to mitigate risks associated with emergencies, whether natural or man-made.

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We help shelters and rescue groups save pets.

Saving pets. Together.

The Petfinder Foundation has been helping animal shelters and rescue groups since 2003. We are the ONLY national organization that does nothing but give cash and product grants to adoption groups.

Operation Grant

Grants vary depending on the organization’s need to support the number of adoptable pets listed on Petfinder and are awarded on a monthly basis throughout the year until all funds are depleted.

Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF)

Our flagship funding program — the Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF) — is an annual research award program that supports foundational studies aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with single ventricle heart disease. By addressing the organ- and multi-organ-level complications and clinical sequelae that drive long-term morbidity and mortality, the SVRF seeks to close critical gaps in understanding and treatment, and accelerate progress toward better, more predictive, and preventative care.

In its sixth cycle, the SVRF welcomes foundational research that is directly relevant to improving outcomes for individuals with single ventricle heart disease.

What Fits

Through the SVRF, Additional Ventures aims to accelerate foundational research that will lead to improved care and new therapeutic opportunities grounded in a mechanistic understanding of single ventricle heart disease.

The 2027 SVRF welcomes research aligned with the focus areas and strategic topics described in the Additional Ventures’ 2026 Research Roadmap. We are particularly interested in proposals that seek to elucidate the mechanisms underlying, prevent, or reverse the interrelated organ- and multi-organ-level sequelae that contribute to long-term morbidity and mortality.

Eligible investigators include postdoctoral fellows or equivalents holding a mentored position. Collaborative proposals will not be accepted through this track.

The ROSES 2025 program is focused on enhancing the scientific and technical readiness of key Decadal Survey investigations in heliophysics, specifically 'Links' and 'Solar Polar'. It aims to support research that aligns with the 2024 Heliophysics Decadal Survey's goals by identifying completable science objectives. Proposals should include innovative mission architecture and science objectives, while leveraging existing capabilities of heliophysics missions, without soliciting specifications for observations or instrumentation.

The OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements program aims to bolster the effectiveness of juvenile justice systems across the nation. By targeting high-cost drivers of crime and enhancing youth outcomes, this initiative encourages states and localities to develop strategic solutions. Applicants are invited to identify challenges within their systems and prioritize resource allocation for measurable improvements, ultimately aiming to prevent crime and improve operations within the juvenile justice framework.

The OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program aims to support state and local courts, as well as Tribal governments, in establishing or enhancing family treatment courts. These courts are designed to provide substance use treatment and other supportive services for parents involved with the child welfare system due to issues like child abuse or neglect. By focusing on intensive judicial monitoring and interventions, the program seeks to improve outcomes for children, parents, and families affected by substance use disorders.

The OJJDP FY 2026 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based Treatment program aims to enhance support for youth facing substance use and mental health challenges. This funding opportunity focuses on community-based treatment initiatives that cater to youths with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. By fostering cross-system strategies, the program seeks to improve outcomes for at-risk youth and reduce recidivism through better access to necessary treatment services.

The BJA FY 2026 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Formula Grants Program aims to enhance the capacity of state, local, and tribal governments in providing residential substance use disorder treatment for incarcerated individuals. This funding opportunity supports evidence-based treatment, aids in reintegration into society, and promotes continuity of care through community-based recovery services, ultimately improving outcomes for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

The OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children On-Line Child Protection System (ICACCOPS) funding opportunity aims to enhance and maintain critical investigative tools for child exploitation cases. ICACCOPS provides a robust IT infrastructure to support data services, network security, and management tools for law enforcement. This initiative strengthens the efforts of the national network of ICAC Task Forces, which are dedicated to combating technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation across the United States.

About The John A. Hartford Foundation

The John A. Hartford Foundation, based in New York City, is a private, nonpartisan, national philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults. The leader in the field of aging and health, the foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care.

Since 1982, The John A. Hartford Foundation has awarded more than $758 million in grants to enhance the health and well-being of older people.

JAHF New Partners Program Call for Proposals:

National Initiatives Advancing Improvements in Care for Older Adults

The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) is entering a new chapter that builds on its work to improve care for older adults and support family caregivers while bringing new organizations, leaders and ideas into its community of grantees and partners.

Through this funding opportunity, JAHF is seeking proposals from organizations that have not previously received a major grant from the foundation.

Proposed initiatives must have a national or multi-site scope and align with at least one of the foundation's three priority areas:

• Age-Friendly Health Systems
• Family Caregiving
• Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care

The NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety funding opportunity aims to support essential research and evaluations focused on enhancing K-12 safety. Key areas of interest include anonymous reporting systems for threats of school violence and the establishment of threat assessment teams. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with educators and communities to develop effective solutions and assess the impact of various safety initiatives, thereby contributing valuable insights to school safety practices.

The NIJ FY 2026 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) aims to fund research assessing the effectiveness of crisis intervention initiatives. This opportunity supports evaluations across various program areas, including mental health courts and ERPO programs. Applicants must propose a two-phased strategy: Evaluability Assessments followed by a comprehensive evaluation of the SCIP's effectiveness, ensuring applications are responsive to funding requirements.

The NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research funding opportunity invites applications for innovative research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the adult criminal justice system. It comprises two main categories: one focuses on new programs and strategies to improve workforce readiness, while the other assesses the impact of the COPS De-escalation Training Program. This initiative seeks to foster safety and operational improvements within law enforcement.

The NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Justice System Responses to Illegal Immigration invites proposals for impactful research on the adult criminal justice system's response to illegal immigration. This initiative aims to explore innovative solutions and evaluate their effectiveness across various jurisdictions, focusing on challenges like location, apprehension, and crime prevention. By fostering collaboration among federal, state, local, and tribal entities, the program seeks to enhance strategies that address illegal immigration effectively.

The NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime funding opportunity aims to support crucial research exploring the connections between gender dysphoria and violent behavior. This initiative seeks to fill gaps in empirical evidence, focusing on aspects such as prevalence rates of violent crime, post-conviction analyses, and the impact of comorbidities on violence. Researchers are encouraged to conduct retrospective data analyses to better understand these complex relationships and inform future treatment and intervention strategies.

The National Institute on Aging intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Coordinating Center (CC) of the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAIC) program. The CC serves as a facilitator for OAIC site interactions and as a conduit for translating OAIC objectives and findings to both scientific and general audiences. The proposed CC must demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively with all OAIC sites and possess sufficient scientific expertise in geriatrics and related areas to serve the national coordination functions of the OAIC program. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-site projects.Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the U24 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of aging research are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO.

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Who We Are

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is the leading research organization advancing the science of all water to meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. WRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational organization that funds, manages, and publishes research on the technology, operation, and management of drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and stormwater systems—all in pursuit of ensuring water quality and improving water services to the public.

5433 - Optimizing Membrane Biofouling Control in Potable Water Reuse Treatment Trains

Grant Information

Main Objective: Evaluate alternative biofouling control chemicals and operational strategies to optimize performance across the potable reuse treatment train while maintaining treatment performance and finished-water quality. Supporting objectives include:

• Identify and assess alternative biofouling control chemicals and operational strategies that can reduce membrane fouling and differential pressure, reduce cleaning frequencies, minimize degradation of ultraviolet transmittance (UVT), and reduce lifecycle cost.
• Evaluate treatment-train performance impacts, including effects on membrane system performance, membrane lifespan, UVT, and ultraviolet advanced oxidation processes (UV-AOP) performance and energy demand, finished-water quality, and concentrate management.
• Quantify lifecycle benefits and tradeoffs associated with selected strategies, including energy and chemical consumption, membrane replacement and cleaning frequency, monitoring and reporting requirements, operator safety and chemical handling, environmental considerations, and capital/operating and maintenance costs.