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Strengthening U.S. Market Mastery and Investment Ties (SUMMIT)

DOS-JOR

The U.S. Embassy in Amman is offering a grant to help Jordanian entrepreneurs learn how to invest in the U.S. market. This involves a training program and a visit to the U.S. for s...

$200,000 - $500,000
Due Jul 15, 2026(30d left)
Nonprofit
Tribal Org
Open

Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications

USDA-NIFA

The Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications (TCEP-CA) provides funding for projects that help Tribal communities with agriculture, youth programs, economic develo...

$300,000 - $300,000
Due Aug 14, 2026
Other
Open

Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)

NASA

The MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) grant is a NASA initiative aimed at involving minority-serving institutions like HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs in space exploration pro...

Up to $1,000,000
Due Aug 11, 2026
Unrestricted
Open

FY 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Projects

HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA

This grant is designed to support projects that have been specifically identified by Congress for funding in the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. It's meant for organizations...

Up to $2,980,000
Due Jul 13, 2026(28d left)
Unrestricted
Open

Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications

USDA-NIFA

The Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications (TCEP-CA) grant is designed to support projects that help Tribal communities with agriculture, youth programs, economi...

$300,000 - $300,000
Due Aug 14, 2026
Unrestricted
Open

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide

DOI-BLM

This grant from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is for projects that involve young people in conserving and managing public lands. It's aimed at organizations that can engage y...

$30,000 - $220,000
Due Oct 16, 2026
Tribal Gov
501(c)(3)
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