Grant Supporting Research, Community Programs, & Innovation
GrantID: 74613
Grant Funding Amount Low: $200
Deadline: September 5, 2025
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
This organization offers a range of grant opportunities across the state, designed to support nonprofits, community groups, small businesses, and individual researchers or innovators. One type of grant is aimed at supporting early-stage researchers or those in transition, offering awards generally in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. These funds help recipients launch or sustain biomedical or clinical research projects, especially for individuals in early faculty roles or needing temporary bridge support while pursuing larger, external funding.
Another set of grants targets community-based nonprofits or partnering groups working across the region—particularly those focused on health equity, prevention, early detection, and community wellness. Awards in this program typically range from about $10,000 up to $60,000, sometimes tiered to support projects at various stages—from planning and pilot activities to full implementation. These are offered on an annual cycle and intended to build sustainable collaborations and address community-identified needs.
There are also smaller project grants, generally up to around $2,000, reserved for nonprofit organizations delivering targeted programming—especially serving people with disabilities or other specific populations. These grants are for short-term, one-year community-based initiatives rather than ongoing operational support.
For innovators and entrepreneurs within their institutions, the organization provides commercialization-related grants: gap funds to help advance technology toward practical application, seed support up to roughly $10,000 or $15,000 to help launch startup ventures, and small travel awards for innovation teams to present at conferences.
Depending on the opportunity, eligibility can include individual faculty or researcher applicants, nonprofit organizations registered in the state, or small local businesses allied with public mission goals. While some grants are available statewide, others are directed toward rural or underserved communities or those collaborating with academic partners. Grant use is intended for project execution, research, community engagement, or innovation development—rather than general administrative funding.
Overall, these grants help fuel research careers, strengthen local partnerships, support community programs, and accelerate technology transfer within the region.
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Explore related grant categories to find additional funding opportunities aligned with this program:
Community Development & Services grants, Disabilities grants, Health & Medical grants, Individual grants, Non-Profit Support Services grants, Other grants.
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