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Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Explore 4,288 grant opportunities available for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to minority-serving institutions to enhance their research capabilities and develop a diverse workforce in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
DOD Ovarian Cancer, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
$1,400,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to conduct innovative studies on ovarian cancer, focusing on impactful solutions that benefit patients and their families.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant
$500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and HazardoU.S. Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide training for local emergency responders dealing with hazardous materials in rail transportation, ensuring safety and preparedness in their communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
William T. Grant Foundation’s Institutional Challenge Grant
$650,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports university and community partnerships focused on reducing youth inequality through collaborative research and institutional change in areas like education, justice, and mental health.

Education
Nonprofits
FY26 Communications and Networking Applied Research
$500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and organizations developing advanced communication and networking technologies to enhance the operational capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Solving the Early Detection and Early-Stage Diagnosis of Recalcitrant Cancers
$2,000,000
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (The Mark Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides $2 million over two years to research teams focused on developing innovative methods for the early detection and diagnosis of hard-to-treat cancers with low survival rates.

Health
Nonprofits
Robert L. Fine Cancer Research Foundation Grant Awards
$250,000
Robert L. Fine Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research on pancreatic cancer, providing $250,000 over two years for projects that advance scientific knowledge and methodologies.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program
$150,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to foster collaborative research partnerships with industry and government, focusing on innovative solutions to critical national challenges while developing a skilled workforce in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative science and technology projects that support the missions of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, encouraging participation from academia, industry, and nonprofits, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.

Science and Technology
State governments
Division 49 Group Psychology Grant
$2,250
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to researchers affiliated with nonprofit or educational institutions to explore innovative studies on group dynamics, leadership, and collaboration in non-clinical settings.

Health
Nonprofits
Expanding the Target Landscape by Drugging the Undruggable (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2028

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at developing new therapies for challenging diseases by targeting previously considered undruggable biological elements, such as disordered proteins and metabolites.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet):Technology Projects (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing innovative technologies to identify and target senescent cells, which could lead to new treatments for age-related diseases.

Health
State governments
RPB Stein Innovation Award
$300,000
Research to Prevent Blindness
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This award provides funding for innovative vision research that explores new ideas and approaches to understanding the visual system and related diseases, targeting faculty members at U.S. higher education institutions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Catalyst Awards for Innovative Research Approaches for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
$300,000
American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, specifically targeting full-time faculty at U.S. higher education institutions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
RPB Career Development Award
$350,000
Research to Prevent Blindness
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This award provides funding to support early-career ophthalmology faculty in their vision-related research, helping them establish independent research careers.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for NIEHS Worker Training Programs Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training (U45 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement health and safety training programs for workers handling hazardous materials and waste.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Nutrition-related Research Across the Lifespan
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of organizations in conducting research to improve nutrition-related health outcomes and reduce health disparities across all life stages by addressing social factors that influence nutrition.

Health
State governments
Interrupting the Cycle of Violence Against Women Through Targeted Approaches: The We Care Initiative
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at preventing and addressing violence against women, inviting a diverse range of organizations to contribute to safer and healthier environments for women.

Health
State governments
NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research to improve the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental health disorders.

Health
State governments

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