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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Education

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The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant 2025-2026
Contact for amount
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to private colleges, universities, and nonprofits focused on advancing higher education and promoting interfaith understanding and religious literacy.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
$525,000
US Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions to enhance their research and educational capabilities in science and engineering fields relevant to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC)
$15,500,000
US Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Norwich University in developing programs that enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development for military and civilian needs, including outreach to K–12 students.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Staff Research Program
$10,000,000
US Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2030

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research between the U.S. Army's scientific staff and higher education institutions in fields like mechanical sciences, physics, and computing to advance scientific understanding and innovation.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel
$3,750,000
US Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop doctoral programs that train leaders in special education and early intervention, addressing the shortage of qualified administrators for services supporting children with disabilities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges, nonprofits, and Indigenous communities to develop research incubators that enhance STEM education and workforce development in underfunded regions.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Translation and Diffusion (TD)
$7,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and organizations to translate and apply STEM education research in PreK–12 classrooms, enhancing teaching practices and student learning.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
EmpowerMENt Grant Program
$15,000
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs in Washtenaw County that empower young Black males through education, mentorship, and vocational training to help them overcome systemic barriers and achieve their potential.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Howard County Youth Poet Laureate Grant Program
$500
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program honors a young poet in Howard County, Maryland, providing them with a platform to promote youth voices and the literary arts while engaging with the community through public performances.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Mary Beth Ruskai Research Fund for Women
$5,000
The EDGE Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to women in the mathematical sciences in the U.S. for research-related activities, particularly those who are early in their careers or working outside major research institutions.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Clinical Research Investigator-Initiated Awards
$250,000
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical research projects aimed at improving patient care for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, specifically targeting both early-career and senior investigators in the field.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Senior Research Awards
$130,000
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established researchers in inflammatory bowel disease to generate preliminary data for future large-scale research funding.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
AACR-AstraZeneca Endometrial Cancer Research Fellowship
$130,000
AACR-AstraZeneca
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This fellowship provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct innovative projects focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, or patient outcomes in endometrial cancer.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Manufacturing PA Innovation Program
$70,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding for student-led research projects in partnership with Pennsylvania manufacturing companies to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and create high-wage jobs in the manufacturing sector.

International Development
Private institutions of higher education
2025 Meat Education and Training Grant Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota schools to develop or improve meat cutting and butchery training programs for students in grades 6 through 12, enhancing vocational education and career readiness in the meat processing industry.

Workforce Development
Private institutions of higher education
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on community-driven projects that improve water quality and promote environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education
Electric Vehicle Career and Technical Education Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and training organizations in Normal, Illinois, to develop and enhance career and technical education programs focused on electric vehicle technology and workforce development.

Workforce Development
Private institutions of higher education
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Fund
$25,000
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on scholarships for students, particularly in journalism, and initiatives that promote arts, education, and assistance for those in need.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Leonard P. Roberts Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
Culture Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This scholarship provides financial support to high school seniors and college students in the Dayton Region who actively participate in or support the arts, with a preference for those studying arts, business, or engineering.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Diversity Pathway Intervention Grant Program
$300,000
AccessLex Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides financial support for initiatives that help underrepresented college students and graduates prepare for law school and succeed in the legal profession.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Private institutions of higher education