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

Designing Synthetic Cells Beyond the Bounds of Evolution
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in synthetic biology and cellular engineering to create synthetic cells, while also addressing ethical, social, and biosafety considerations, targeting U.S. higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal governments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
$3,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Benin relations by promoting security, governance, education, and economic growth, targeting nonprofits, NGOs, and educational institutions in both countries.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research
$28,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance research capabilities at accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting STEM projects and connecting researchers with NSF's core programs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hydration Station Grant Program
Contact for amount
Illinois American Water
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides hydration stations to community organizations and educational institutions in Illinois to promote access to safe drinking water and encourage sustainable hydration practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recycling Market Development Grants
$500,000
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indiana municipalities, non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions to improve recycling efforts and reduce waste in the state.

Community Development
City or township governments
Quantum Characterization, Calibration, and Control (QC3)
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding for research institutions and organizations to develop advanced techniques for improving the performance and reliability of quantum computing systems, specifically targeting applications in national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Core Programs
$70,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects at U.S. colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations that explore how organisms function as integrated biological systems, encouraging innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to address significant biological questions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS
$900,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ANA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Native American communities to develop sustainable economic projects, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance local infrastructure and social systems.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Clinical Trial Award
$4,200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials focused on innovative cancer research that directly benefits military health and readiness, targeting a range of cancer types and interventions.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Wayne F. Placek Grants
$15,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding initiative supports psychological research that enhances public understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and alleviates stress within these communities, with a special focus on Black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Statement of Interest (SOI): Promoting Ties Between the United States and Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu and/or Nauru
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Fiji)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Nauru to develop programs that strengthen ties with the United States through cultural exchange, economic development, and educational initiatives.

International Development
Nonprofits
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) Administrative Resource (Collaborative U24 - Clinical Trials not allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research on the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain function and behavior, inviting diverse institutions and organizations to participate in advancing treatment and prevention strategies for alcohol use disorders.

Health
State governments
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives aimed at understanding the effects of adolescent alcohol consumption on brain development and mental health, inviting a diverse range of eligible applicants, including educational institutions and nonprofits, to contribute to this important study.

Health
State governments
Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve shared research infrastructure that supports a wide range of biological research across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public Diplomacy English Language Program
$200,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations working to improve English language proficiency among teachers and students in Kyrgyzstan, fostering stronger ties with the United States.

International Development
Nonprofits
High-Needs Healthcare Career Scholarship Program
$600,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides scholarships to District residents pursuing careers in high-demand healthcare professions, addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Transitions to Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Research
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for mid-career and senior researchers to transition into new areas of molecular and cellular biosciences through a sabbatical and subsequent support for establishing innovative research directions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF): Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Ohio-based organizations to develop educational projects that raise awareness about critical environmental issues, targeting specific audiences such as students and the general public.

Education
Nonprofits
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Scholar Option
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career cancer researchers who are independent investigators, providing them with resources and mentorship to advance impactful cancer research relevant to military health.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative
$5,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to organizations and institutions aiming to increase diversity and inclusivity in STEM fields by supporting collaborative projects that address the participation of underrepresented and underserved groups.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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