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The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of Innovation for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.

Grants to sustain the Long-Term Viability of Wisconsin’s Dairy Processing Facilities

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection administers a Dairy Processor Grant program whose goal is to foster innovation, improve profitability and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. Donor Name: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection State: … [Read more...] about Grants to sustain the Long-Term Viability of Wisconsin’s Dairy Processing Facilities

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Grant Program (Michigan and New York)

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation awards grants to support that good work by responding with investments channeled through their four core funding areas. Within each, they leverage good work already underway in Western New York and Southeast Michigan, collaborating with organizations, communities and one another to disrupt the cycle of need … [Read more...] about Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Grant Program (Michigan and New York)

Ulster County CARES II Small Business Assistance Program – New York

Ulster County CARES II Small Business Assistance Program intends to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Donor Name: Ulster County State: New York County: Ulster County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/11/2022 Size of the Grant: $5,000- $35,000 Details: Up to $35,000 for … [Read more...] about Ulster County CARES II Small Business Assistance Program – New York

Teachers of the Year Equitable Innovation Grant Program in California

The LA County Office of Education and the Greater LA Education Foundation believe in teachers. The Teachers of the Year Equitable Innovation Grant Program supports and spotlights the incredible efforts that teachers take on behalf of their students every day. Donor Name: The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation State: … [Read more...] about Teachers of the Year Equitable Innovation Grant Program in California

VF Venture Foundry’s 2022 Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs & Founders

VF Venture Foundry is seeking innovative ideas and businesses that provide tools, services and experiences to help consumers understand improve and maintain physical and mental well-being and connection to the environments around them. Donor Name: VF Venture Foundry State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant:  … [Read more...] about VF Venture Foundry’s 2022 Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs & Founders

Natural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge – New York 

Through this solicitation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) anticipates issuing one or more rounds to catalyze novel approaches to significantly increase the scale of negative emissions, carbon sequestration, reduce waste-related methane, and advance New York’s clean energy goals. Donor Name: New York State … [Read more...] about Natural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge – New York 

Apply Now for Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence – Pennsylvania

The Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for its 2023 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Donor Name: Department of Environmental Protection State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 12/21/2022 Details: Under the Governor’s direction, the Department of … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence – Pennsylvania

Call for Applications: 2022 Culinary Grant Program in Texas

Culinary Grant Program is the first in the nation to provide support to farmers, artisan producers, chefs, wine/beer/spirits makers, culinary businesses and culinary professionals whose projects and initiatives show innovation and give back to their communities. Donor Name: Texas Food and Wine Alliance State: Texas Counties: Selected … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2022 Culinary Grant Program in Texas

Call for Applications for Small Business Innovation Research Program (Phase I)

The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. Donor Name: … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Small Business Innovation Research Program (Phase I)

Accelerator for Early-stage Cleantech Startups in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center(“MassCEC”) is accepting proposals to fund accelerator business development activities to support Cleantech Startups in their commercialization life cycle. Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) State: Massachusetts City: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Accelerator for Early-stage Cleantech Startups in Massachusetts

Awards to honor Excellence and Resilience among Small Businesses in Colorado

Denver Business Journal is accepting nominations for the 2023 Small Business Awards. Donor Name: Denver  Business Journal State: Colorado County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 02/13/2023 Details: Small businesses fuel their economy and showcase the innovation and drive that make Denver’s business community … [Read more...] about Awards to honor Excellence and Resilience among Small Businesses in Colorado

Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)

The Food and Drug Administration hosts the Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) Program to foster robust and innovative approaches to advance regulatory science, and the goal is for the CERSIs to advance regulatory science individually and synergistically, under the CERSI Program led by the Office of Regulatory Science … [Read more...] about Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)

Grants to Aid Nonprofits serving Underrepresented Communities in Texas

For the second consecutive year, Austin FC and Q2 are teaming up to invest in local nonprofits who are dedicated to moving the needle forward in areas such as education, job skills and readiness, and health and wellness, for underrepresented communities, equipping them with the funds and resources needed to achieve their goals. Donor Name: … [Read more...] about Grants to Aid Nonprofits serving Underrepresented Communities in Texas

Funding Opportunity to Advance Cross-Sector Partnerships for Adolescents

Is your organization working with others in your community to help adolescents build relationships, explore their identities, and prepare for college or careers? Do you work with young people who struggle with transitions to adulthood because of structural factors such as poverty and homelessness? Are you using innovative strategies to offer … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity to Advance Cross-Sector Partnerships for Adolescents

L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund for supporting Youth Education in Kansas

The Greater Salina Community Foundation is accepting applications from eligible organizations for its L.P. "Pat" Mullen Fund. Donor Name: Greater Salina Community Foundation State: Kansas County: Saline County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/15/2022 Details: A self-taught engineer and inventor, L.P. Pat" Mullen's legacy … [Read more...] about L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund for supporting Youth Education in Kansas

Quick Grants for Small-scale Humanities Activities in Connecticut

The Connecticut Humanities is pleased to announce the Quick Grants Program to support a wide range of community-oriented, public programs that help understand and appreciate human history, culture, values, and beliefs. Donor Name: Connecticut Humanities State: Connecticut County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline … [Read more...] about Quick Grants for Small-scale Humanities Activities in Connecticut

Grants to bring Women Information and Access to Reproductive Health Care

The Anna Lalor Burdick Program funds initiatives that bring women information and access to reproductive health care, contraception, and pregnancy termination in order to help broaden and enhance their options in life. Donor Name: The Lalor Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Grants to bring Women Information and Access to Reproductive Health Care