Federal small business grants
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451 federal funding opportunities are currently open to small businesses, sourced directly from Grants.gov listings across federal agencies. These are direct-from-federal programs (separate from state-administered funding) — each listing links to the official application so you can confirm eligibility and submit directly.
- FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual Tribal Historic Preservation Office GrantsApril 25, 2026
FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund grants support Tribal Historic Preservation Offices for survey, planning, technical assistance, and protection of historic properties on tribal lands under the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Fiscal Year 2026 State Allocations under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V)April 25, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026 State Allocations under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act provide federal funding to states for career and technical education programs serving secondary and postsecondary students.
- FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office GrantsApril 25, 2026
FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund provides matching grants to State Historic Preservation Offices for surveying, planning, and protecting historic properties through technical assistance, National Register nominations, and local government funding d…
- F26AS00013 FY 2026 Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Notice of Funding OpportunityApril 25, 2026
The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program provides cost-sharing awards to state and territorial agencies for recreational boater waste disposal facilities to prevent water pollution.
- Chemical Process Systems (CPS)April 25, 2026
The NSF Chemical Process Systems program funds fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and critical minerals sectors.
- FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery ManagementApril 25, 2026
NOAA Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants provide up to $600,000 over two to three years for sustainable coral reef fishery management projects; approximately $1,000,000 available for FY2027 with awards ranging from $50,000–$200,000 annually.
- Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems (EBBS)April 25, 2026
The National Science Foundation Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems program funds fundamental research in biomedical engineering, biosensing, tissue engineering, and biomanufacturing but excludes drug design, drug delivery, and clinical tr…
- Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER)April 25, 2026
The Engineering Environmental Resiliency program funds fundamental research in resource conservation, energy recovery, waste minimization, and circular economy technologies across biotechnology, AI, and quantum engineering.
- FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant ProgramApril 25, 2026
FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funds highway-rail and pathway-rail grade crossing improvements to enhance safety and mobility for people and goods.
- Estimated Fiscal Year 2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State Award AmountsApril 25, 2026
The Department of Labor announces estimated FY 2026 state allocations under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
- BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply- Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance ProgramApril 24, 2026
Bureau of Justice Assistance funds tribal legal assistance programs in FY 2025 to support indigent defense and civil legal aid services in federally recognized tribes located in rural and remote regions.
- AFCEC Land Management Mapping for CONUS/Europe/PACAF Air Force InstallationsApril 24, 2026
Air Force Civil Engineer Center solicits land management mapping proposals for CONUS, Europe, and PACAF installations with a 12-month base period and up to four optional 12-month extensions pending funding availability.
- BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply- Transforming Prison Cultures, Climates, and SpacesApril 24, 2026
BJA's Transforming Prison Cultures, Climates, and Spaces FY 2025 program funds state corrections departments to improve safety, security, and reduce recidivism through workforce recruitment, training, and retention initiatives.
- The National September 11 Memorial and Museum and 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education CenterApril 24, 2026
Washington Headquarters Services seeks sole-source contract applications from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and Pentagon Memorial Fund for visitor education center operations and maintenance.
- Strengthening U.S. Studies in Higher Education in ArgentinaApril 24, 2026
U.S. Studies program funding for Argentine universities aims to increase student enrollment by 25% and host U.S. experts delivering lectures on contemporary American politics, economics, and society.