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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Education

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FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to facilitate high school student exchanges that promote global understanding and leadership between the United States and strategically important partner countries.

Youth
Nonprofits
Seed Grant Program
$75,000
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides $75,000 in funding for researchers at U.S. academic institutions to advance innovative projects focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pancreatic cancer.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program
$4,300,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This grant provides funding for a program that supports young leaders from Southeast Asia to participate in academic institutes in the U.S., focusing on leadership development and collaboration in key areas like economic prosperity and peace.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2027

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research that investigates how individual biological factors, such as genetics and diet, affect people's responses to probiotic therapies, aiming to develop more effective and personalized treatments.

Education
State governments
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
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Research Projects to Enhance Applicability of Mammalian Models for Translational Research (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$499,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve the use of mammalian models, like organoids and tumoroids, to advance cancer research and develop effective treatments for patients.

Education
State governments
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants
$2,500
Pierce County Planning and Public Works
Local

Application Deadline

May 6, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding for community-driven environmental projects that enhance habitat and water quality in specific watersheds of Pierce County, Washington.

Environment
Individuals
Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and integrate imaging and liquid biopsy techniques to improve cancer treatment monitoring and early detection of treatment resistance.

Education
State governments
Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development of Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop small molecule drugs targeting nervous system disorders, with support from NIH resources for drug discovery and clinical testing.

Education
State governments
FY 2026 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create immersive language learning programs for American high school students, enhancing their proficiency in critical foreign languages through overseas and virtual experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants
$45,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations to educate farmers on developing environmentally sound nutrient management plans that comply with Wisconsin's standards.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NDEP STEM Open NFO
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative STEM education and workforce development initiatives aimed at enhancing national security by cultivating a skilled technical workforce, particularly for underrepresented groups and military-connected individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for the development of innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological research, targeting universities, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations involved in biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator Program
$14,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deploy English language professionals worldwide, enhancing English instruction and promoting U.S. educational values and diplomacy.

Education
Nonprofits
Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving cancer prevention, control, and survivorship through interdisciplinary approaches in behavioral science, epidemiology, and data analytics, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Education
State governments
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$249,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to early-stage postdoctoral researchers in cancer-related fields, helping them transition from mentored training to independent research careers.

Health
State governments