Grants / Science and technology

Science and technology grants for nonprofits

13 open federal grants in science and technology that nonprofits can apply for.

• NIJ FY 2026 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

  National Institute of Justice

  Due November 16, 2026 (in 27 days)Up to $5.9 millionPossible fit

  This grant pays for research to evaluate how well the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program works. It helps organizations study programs that support people in crisis, like mental health or drug courts.

• NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

  National Institute of Justice

  Due November 16, 2026 (in 27 days)Up to $2.5 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for research and evaluation projects about human trafficking in the United States. It focuses on preventing trafficking, looking at federal policies, and improving services for victims.

• NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research

  National Institute of Justice

  Due November 16, 2026 (in 27 days)Up to $5 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for research and technology projects related to crime and justice. It supports studies that improve safety and effectiveness in the criminal justice system. It also funds research on a specific…

• Native Entities Grant Program

  DOC NIST ERA

  Due November 17, 2026 (in 28 days)Possible fit

  This grant helps Native Entities improve digital equity by funding projects related to science and technology research and development. It is meant to help Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian…

• NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

  National Institute of Justice

  Due November 23, 2026Up to $5 millionPossible fit

  This grant pays for research and evaluations on school safety, including ways to report threats and improve safety teams. It is meant to help organizations that work on school safety and safety programs.

• National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due January 22, 2027$50,000 to $400,000Possible fit

  This grant helps pay for research and development of new fishing technologies to reduce harm to sea animals. It is meant to help organizations that work with fishermen and fisheries.

• Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due February 12, 2027$500,000 to $2 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for projects that improve coastal flood protection using natural infrastructure. It supports public-private partnerships, new insurance ideas, and better ways to manage sediment. It is meant for…

• 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due May 1, 2028$15,000 to $75,000Possible fit

  This grant helps pay for projects that support marine-related jobs, seafood safety, and education in Alaska. It can fund training, technology, and outreach about fishing and seafood. The grant is for organizations and…

• Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due October 26, 2026 (in 6 days)$1 to $10 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant supports research and projects related to understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and other natural systems. It is meant to help organizations that work in NOAA-related…

• NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Justice System Responses to Illegal Immigration

  National Institute of Justice

  Due November 16, 2026 (in 27 days)Up to $3 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant pays for research and evaluations about how justice systems handle illegal immigration. It is meant to help organizations that work with local or state governments to study and improve responses to illegal…

• Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

  DOC NIST ERA

  Due November 17, 2026 (in 28 days)Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for projects that improve access to broadband internet on Tribal lands or support remote learning, telework, and telehealth. It is meant to help Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges, and other Tribal…

• NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

  National Institute of Justice

  Due November 23, 2026Up to $1 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant supports research on gender dysphoria and violent crime. It pays for studies that look at how gender dysphoria relates to violence. The money can be used for data analysis and related research.

• John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due December 1, 2026$1 to $150,000Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for the care and rescue of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals. It also supports data collection and training for marine mammal response. The grant is for groups that work with marine mammals…