Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program provides funding to support projects that enhance resource stewardship and cooperation along the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on conservation, education, and addressing ecological challenges.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups in Cleveland for community programs that focus on violence prevention, restorative justice, and mediation to reduce reliance on police intervention.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Virginia to support community service projects that honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by addressing local needs and promoting equity.

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

This program provides funding to public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to support economic development and job creation initiatives in rural areas with populations under 50,000.

This program provides financial assistance to educational institutions in Pennsylvania for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems, helping to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability in schools.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and organizations to develop programs that prepare students for careers in the clean energy sector, focusing on skills development and workforce readiness.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. higher education and nonprofit organizations previously designated as Coral Reef Research Centers to establish institutes that will enhance research, monitoring, and management of coral reef ecosystems in the Atlantic and Pacific regions.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers affiliated with U.S. institutions to study the effects of smoke and pyrocumulonimbus clouds on the atmosphere and climate.

This grant provides funding to New Jersey County Vocational School Districts to develop a comprehensive career and technical education curriculum in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, in partnership with higher education institutions and industry experts.

The "FY25 Ocean Acidification Coastal Research: Uniting Investigations and Shipboard Experiments (OA CRUISE)" grant aims to fund projects that enhance coastal research on ocean acidification, particularly in relation to the upcoming East Coast Ocean Acidification Cruise (ECOA-4) in summer 2026, focusing on the impacts of ocean chemistry changes on marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

The "Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education" grant provides funding to enhance humanities education for underserved student populations at small colleges and universities, supporting projects that improve teaching and learning outcomes in the humanities.

FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support aims to enhance the development and efficiency of U.S. aquaculture businesses by funding projects that address critical business needs and promote partnerships between researchers, industry stakeholders, and Sea Grant extension personnel.

Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC): This grant program, managed by USAID, aims to fund collaborative research projects between Israeli and MENA region partners to address shared challenges, particularly in food security, and promote lasting peace through applied scientific research and technological development.

Grant Title: Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor Pathway to Deployment - This grant aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced small modular reactor technologies in the U.S. by providing funding to teams that demonstrate a clear plan for building and operating these reactors, thereby enhancing energy security and supporting clean energy goals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

The 2025 Young Trilateral Leaders Network (YTL) eSports Competition grant aims to fund a program that fosters collaboration among young leaders from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan through an eSports tournament, while also providing training in essential skills and promoting social good in the gaming community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in California for healthcare projects that improve job quality and access for underserved populations while addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.

The "Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy (IGNIITE) 2025" grant aims to support early-career scientists and engineers in developing innovative energy technologies that address urgent challenges and enhance U.S. leadership in the energy sector.

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions, including HBCUs and MIs, in conducting research on advanced technologies relevant to naval operations, such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.