Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants are opportunities to conduct research with the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the National Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and the Department of Commerce Office of Standards and Technology. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants combine ideas of research universities and technologies of small businesses to commercialize innovative technologies. Small for-profit or nonprofit businesses that operate predominately within the United States may apply for either or both the SBIR and STTR grants. The first phase of the SBIR or STTR grant is $100,000. The second phase pays $750,000 and must be completed within 24 months. To apply, the applicant must submit two SF424 application forms, the SF424 R&R and the SF424 R&R SBIR/STTR electronically.
Funds Net Services lists hundreds of grant funds for education. Georgia Pacific Foundation, established in 1958, invests money in education, enrichment and entrepreneurship. Macy's Foundation contributes to culture and education. Macy's foundation requires a query letter and does not accept unsolicited applications. Incorporated in 2002, the Mayer Foundation makes $2,500 to $5,000 grants to individuals and private organizations. The mission of the Mayer Foundation is to help low income high school students, undergraduate and graduate college students who are suffering because of the death of a wage owner, loss of employment or temporary poverty with scholarships and student aid. The grant is to allow the student to complete an undergraduate or graduate education at an accredited college. The Mayer Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(C)(3) status that educate and advance its humanitarian purposes.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advocates education and equity for women and girls. The AAUW awards $2,000 to $12,000 career development grants to women who have graduated from college and are advancing their careers or changing careers. Women of color pursuing their first degree or credentials receive special consideration. Grants can be used for coursework to get a master's degree or technical training in a professional field. Only courses at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. are eligible.
Federal Pell Grant funds are available to post baccalaureate students in programs that lead to teacher certification or license. The school credits the Federal Pell Grant funds to the student's bill and pays the remainder to the student directly. The student is paid once each term. Grant amounts are contingent upon the student's contribution, the amount of tuition, whether the student is full- or part-time, and the length of attendance (quarter, semester, year). The U.S. Department of Education determines financial need using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The school receives an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR), which tells whether or not the student qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant.