$40K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Aug 15, 2026
Apply before this date
Cycle-based
94 days to deadline
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Program supporting initiatives that celebrate American excellence, innovation, and technological leadership across science, technology, sports, industry, and culture. Applicants must demonstrate how their project showcases American dynamism and promotes American values of free enterprise and merit-based achievement.
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1.Must be an eligible applicant as defined in the opportunity listing
2.SAM.gov registration required prior to application
3.Application must be submitted through Grants.gov by posted deadline
4.Review full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed requirements
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).