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Knowledge For Freedom Initiative
$300,000
Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This initiative provides funding to colleges and universities to create summer seminars that engage underserved high school students in college-level humanities studies, fostering their college readiness and civic responsibility.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
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
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to help postdoctoral researchers transition to independent faculty positions by supporting their career development and research efforts.

Education
State governments
Underserved Populations in Massachusetts
Contact for amount
Perpetual Trust for Charitable Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Massachusetts that provide essential services and resources to historically marginalized communities, particularly those serving communities of color and grassroots initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Law Enforcement Emergency Device Grant
$1,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota schools for the installation of emergency entry devices that improve law enforcement access during crises, enhancing overall school safety.

Safety
Independent school districts
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale, interdisciplinary pain research projects at eligible institutions, focusing on innovative studies related to various types of pain while promoting student involvement and collaboration with other research entities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alternative Fuel Foundation Grant
$500
Alternative Fuel Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools, parent groups, and universities to develop programs that promote renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Cumberland County to promote diverse arts and cultural programming for the local community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Henry Fund-Community Grants
Contact for amount
The Henry County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, schools, and government entities that serve the residents of Henry County in areas such as health, education, social services, cultural affairs, and civic affairs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026
$1,350,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding and mentorship to early-career U.S. faculty researchers to develop innovative technologies that address national security challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Research on Research Security Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding initiative supports interdisciplinary research to enhance understanding of security threats and effective practices for protecting the U.S. research enterprise, targeting researchers, security professionals, and scholars.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Substance Use Research (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2027

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that urgently address emerging substance use issues, such as spikes in drug overdoses or changes in drug policies, with a focus on collaboration between researchers and public partners.

Education
State governments
Lโ€™Orรฉal USA For Women in Science Award
$75,000
Lโ€™Orรฉal U.S.A
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to support postdoctoral women scientists in advancing their research and careers, while also promoting educational outreach initiatives to inspire young women and girls in STEM fields.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers transitioning from postdoctoral positions to independent faculty roles, supporting their basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers with doctoral degrees to conduct basic experimental studies involving human participants, helping them develop their research skills and work towards independence in health-related fields.

Education
State governments
Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and improve the processes of scientific discovery, communication, and its impact on society, with a focus on innovative and transformative approaches.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to mid-career clinicians to focus on patient-oriented research and mentor junior researchers, allowing them to dedicate a portion of their time to advancing clinical studies and developing new investigators in the field.

Education
State governments
Marian R. Stuart Grant
$20,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides $20,000 to early career psychologists for innovative projects that integrate mental and physical health to improve public health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits