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Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Explore 4,302 grant opportunities available for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Cognitive Neuroscience
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying the neural mechanisms behind human cognition and behavior, encouraging innovative approaches that connect physiological responses with cognitive processes while promoting broader impacts in education and community engagement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Enhancing Science, Technology, EnginEering, and Math Educational Diversity (ESTEEMED) Research Education Experiences (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$325,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 21, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports colleges in creating programs that encourage underrepresented undergraduate students to pursue research careers in bioengineering and STEM fields.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Growing Convergence Research
$3,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based higher education institutions and non-profit organizations for innovative, cross-disciplinary research that addresses complex scientific and societal challenges through collaborative approaches.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Algorithms for Modern Power Systems
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions and research organizations in developing advanced mathematical and statistical algorithms to improve the security, reliability, and efficiency of the modern power grid.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Quantum Sensing Technology Challenge
$1,600,000
U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2025

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for multidisciplinary teams of quantum scientists, biomedical researchers, and engineers to develop innovative quantum-enabled technologies that improve early detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic development in healthcare.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forest Economy Program
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Human Lander Challenge
$129,000
NASA
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2025

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This initiative provides funding for student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to develop innovative cryogenic technologies essential for NASA's long-duration space missions to the Moon and Mars.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Expansion Program
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minority-Serving Institutions in expanding their research capabilities and collaborations in computer and information science to enhance diversity and innovation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
SERDP/ESTCP Fire Equipment Challenge
$85,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant encourages the development of innovative remote-operated technologies and autonomous vehicles to improve wildfire response on military lands, offering monetary prizes to participants from various sectors, including industry and academia.

Environment
County governments
EmPOWER Air Data Challenge
Contact for amount
Environmental Protection Agency - Clean Air and Power Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant invites academics and researchers to create innovative tools and analyses using power sector and air quality data to improve understanding and management of environmental pollution.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Education
Nonprofits
LunaRecycle Challenge
$3,000,000
University of Alabama
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This competition invites teams to create innovative recycling solutions for lunar missions, promoting sustainability in space and on Earth, with a total prize pool of $3 million.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Quit & Thrive Challenge: Community-Derived Solutions to Reduce Menthol Cigarette Smoking
$100,000
Community-Derived Solutions to Reduce Menthol Cigarette Smoking
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides cash prizes to community organizations and public health agencies in the U.S. that implement effective solutions to reduce menthol cigarette smoking, particularly among vulnerable populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
$69,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to South Africa)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the training and development of 100 young women entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini through a combination of online learning and in-person mentorship.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations and agencies in developing projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
SCF SummerTime Kids Grant Initiative
$2,000
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Stark County, Ohio, to create engaging summer programs that promote education, character development, and community enrichment for youth.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Paint the Town Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Campaign to Advance Community Health Worker Workforce in IL – Phase 1
$25,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in Illinois that aim to develop a strategic plan to enhance and promote the community health worker workforce, focusing on increasing demand, improving integration into health services, and fostering diversity within the profession.

Health
Nonprofits
Research Grant - Spring Grant Round
$30,000
The Gerber Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects aimed at improving the health, nutrition, and development of infants and young children, supporting both experienced and early-career researchers in the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits

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