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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Education

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NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program
$12,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This grant provides funding and support to U.S. universities and their research teams to help turn scientific discoveries into marketable technologies and products through entrepreneurial training and customer engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Wasted Food Management Grant
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Oklahoma public entities, such as schools and municipalities, to develop projects that reduce food waste and improve food access for those in need.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$12,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for doctoral students in linguistics at U.S. higher education institutions to enhance their dissertation research through various research activities and interdisciplinary projects.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
B. Braunโ€™s Educational Grant
Contact for amount
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and independent educational programs that promote medical knowledge and healthcare advancements in communities where B. Braun operates.

Health
Nonprofits
Stuntz Mycology Fund Grants
$6,000
Stuntz Mycology Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Health Equity Scholars for Action
$260,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds to conduct impactful projects that address health inequities and promote a diverse academic community.

Health
Individuals
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for research projects that improve our understanding of decision-making processes at individual, organizational, and societal levels, targeting academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and doctoral students through their schools.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Emergency Medicine Foundation Investigator Initiated Research Grant
$250,000
Emergency Medicine Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to emergency medicine researchers for innovative projects that improve patient care and advance the field of emergency medicine.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to engineering faculty at U.S. higher education institutions who are looking to initiate research in engineering education and professional formation, particularly those without prior experience in this area.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for biomedical research projects at U.S. institutions that serve underserved communities and have limited NIH funding, with a focus on enhancing student involvement and research capacity.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accountable Institutions and Behavior
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how political and administrative systems affect public services and policy outcomes, targeting scholars and institutions in the social sciences.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Hearst Foundations Educational Grant
Contact for amount
The Hearst Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to U.S. educational institutions that excel in preparing students for a global society, with a focus on higher education, innovative K-12 models, and professional development for educators.

Education
Nonprofits
Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides funding to public school teachers in New Jersey to teach STEM classes in nonpublic schools, enhancing access to quality STEM education for students in grades 3 through 12.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public Programs in the Arts
Contact for amount
Idaho Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports established arts organizations in Idaho that engage the community through public arts programs, promote education, and maintain high standards of artistic excellence.

Arts
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Economics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers and institutions to conduct innovative economic research and analysis, with a focus on enhancing understanding of the U.S. and global economies, while promoting participation from underrepresented groups.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education