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.
- OVC FY26 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - PennsylvaniaApril 18, 2026
OVC FY26 Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program provides supplemental crime victim compensation and crisis response grants to Pennsylvania entities serving mass violence and terrorism victims when local resources are insufficient.
- Alumni Engagement and Innovation Fund 2026April 18, 2026
U.S. Department of State's Embassy Chisinau offers grants through the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund to Moldovan alumni of U.S. exchange programs for projects advancing U.S.-Moldovan interests, business innovation, and Freedom 250 initiative…
- BJA FY25 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Formula ProgramApril 17, 2026
The BJA FY25 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Formula Program provides federal funding to state governments for crisis intervention courts, extreme risk protection order programs, and mental health or drug courts under the Bipartisan Safer Communitie…
- BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative JusticeApril 17, 2026
BJA FY25 funding supports the National Center on Restorative Justice to provide education and training on restorative justice approaches for law enforcement, corrections, prosecutors, and court personnel.
- Supporting Effective Educator Development 84.423AApril 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Labor's Supporting Effective Educator Development program offers grants to eligible entities for developing and implementing evidence-based educator training practices to improve student outcomes, with competitive preference f…
- Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026April 17, 2026
The U.S. Embassy in Libreville's Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund supports projects led by U.S. exchange program alumni to strengthen U.S.-Gabon ties; applications close May 16, 2026.
- USDA-FNS-CN-EAG-FY26April 17, 2026
USDA Food and Nutrition Service offers $20 million in competitive grants to state agencies for National School Lunch Program equipment purchases exceeding $1,000 to improve school meal quality and food safety.
- CSP Grants to State Entities 84.282AApril 17, 2026
CSP Grants to State Entities (84.282A) provides competitive federal funding to state entities that distribute subgrants for opening, replicating, and expanding high-quality charter schools serving elementary and secondary students in states with cha…
- U.S.-Argentina Lithium Tech & Transparency InitiativeApril 17, 2026
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires seeks proposals to implement a lithium sector transparency and technical training initiative for provincial officials, environmental scientists, and graduate students in Argentina's Salta, Jujuy, and Catamarca regions.
- Curriculum Development: Western CivilizationApril 17, 2026
Humanities curriculum development grants support higher education institutions teaching Western civilization, American history, American government, civics, or Great Books tradition in 2026.
- U.S.-Argentina English for the Energy Sector & Minerals Workforce DevelopmentApril 17, 2026
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires seeks proposals for sector-specific English training in critical minerals and energy sectors targeting at least 150 Argentine professionals and students over 18 months to strengthen workforce readiness and U.S. business inv…
- ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026April 17, 2026
ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026 funds only organizations explicitly named in H.R. 7148; applicants must align activities and funding requests with Congressional designations.
- Secure Innovation: Advancing Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Resilience in ArgentinaApril 17, 2026
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires competition seeks proposals to train at least 250 Argentine SME owners, students, and entrepreneurs in secure AI and cybersecurity aligned with U.S. standards, with applications open to organizations creating formal partner…
- U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso PDS Annual Program StatementApril 17, 2026
U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou announces open competition for organizations to submit proposals advancing economic growth, security cooperation, and American innovation between the United States and Burkina Faso.
- Public Diplomacy Section Praia: Small Grants ProgramApril 17, 2026
U.S. Embassy Praia's small grants program funds organizations and individuals in Cabo Verde to promote democratic governance and economic growth through America250 and Freedom250 commemorative initiatives highlighting U.S. innovation, education, and…