Equipment Grants Grants

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 381 Equipment Grants Grants — 42 open right now, across 117 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 29, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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381total grants
42open now
117agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 29next deadline
OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)

The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program (MRI Program Website) serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $4,000,000
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OPEN 29 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant

Program Description The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (“ILETSB” or “Board”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance civil rights and…

🏛 LETSB ⏰ Nov 18, 2026 💰 $1 – $3,000,000
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OPEN 41 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 Small Equipment Grant

Provides up to $50,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Administered by the OSFM via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance…

🏛 OSFM ⏰ Nov 30, 2026 💰 $1 – $50,000
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OPEN 41 days left Moderate to apply

FY2027 Small Equipment Grant

Provides up to $50,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Administered by the OSFM via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance…

🏛 OSFM ⏰ Nov 30, 2026 💰 $1 – $50,000
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OPEN 42 days left Hard to apply

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 from existing initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI)…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.176 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 $2,300,000 – $3,450,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO). These awards are…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.050 ⏰ Jan 11, 2027 💰 $5,000 – $47,500,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program

Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Total program…

🏛 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets ⏰ Jan 22, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1

NSF-supported science and engineering research increasingly relies on cutting-edge infrastructure. With its Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program and Major Multi-user Facilities ("Major Facilities") projects, NSF supports…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.079 ⏰ Feb 8, 2027 💰 $4,000,000 – $19,999,999
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many equipment grants grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 381 equipment grants grants, of which 42 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 29, 2026 — about 9 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for equipment grants grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but equipment grants grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, Tribal Nation and Small Business (SBA-defined). Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $5B, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse equipment grants grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Equipment Grants grants

Equipment grants fund the purchase and development of specialized tools, machinery, and technology for research and educational initiatives. Currently, 381 active grants are listed in this category, with major support from the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation. These grants typically support institutions advancing STEM education, cancer research, and public health innovations.

Equipment grants typically range from $50,000 to $2.4 million, with most requiring competitive applications. Public and private universities alongside 501(c)(3) charities are frequent recipients, particularly those serving rural communities and people with disabilities. When searching, filter by institution type and demographic focus to identify opportunities aligned with your organization's mission.