Federal grants

Government grants, in plain English.

A grant is money the government awards for a purpose, such as a community program, research, or training. You apply for it. You do not bid, and you do not pay it back.

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Every grant names the kinds of applicants it is open to. Many are for nonprofits, schools and governments. Fewer are for businesses.

You apply on Grants.gov

Each grant here links to its official listing, where the full instructions and the application are.

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OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 9

Closes today Oct 8, 2026

State, local, tribal, and territorial prosecutors can hire lawyers and investigators to fight fraud and crime.

Department of Justice › Bureau of Justice Assistance

Up to $3 million Government Tribal

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Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)

Closes tomorrow Oct 9, 2026

Research grants for early-career engineering researchers at institutions without extensive research infrastructure.

U.S. National Science Foundation

From $200,000

See this grant Official listing

Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (MFAI)

Closes tomorrow Oct 9, 2026

Research funding to strengthen the mathematical foundations and understanding of artificial intelligence systems.

U.S. National Science Foundation

$500,000 to $1.5 million

See this grant Official listing

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