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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - International Development

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FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship)
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions to create leadership development programs for young African leaders, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa.

International Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
$50,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in the Kyrgyz Republic and the U.S. to enhance STEM education and foster partnerships that promote American innovation and standards in Kyrgyzstan.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to host international scholars for academic programs focused on critical themes like critical minerals, digital transformation, and economics, fostering global understanding and collaboration.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Development and Testing of Novel Interventions to Improve HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Program Implementation for People Who Use Substances (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that develop and test innovative strategies to improve HIV prevention and treatment among individuals who use drugs, with a focus on community involvement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
Feed the Future Innovation Labs
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Office of Global Food Security)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides significant financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for research and development projects aimed at improving global food security and nutrition through innovative agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service
$400,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for a U.S.-based organization to create a program that brings international military and law enforcement students to the U.S. for a five-week academic and cultural exchange focused on the rule of law and public service.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
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
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
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program
$2,736,259
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to engage international audiences on key policy issues through expert-led programs focused on America First priorities.

International Development
Nonprofits
OIA Maintenance Assistance Program 2026
$4,375,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in U.S. territories and freely associated states for infrastructure maintenance and capacity-building projects that enhance public services and support economic development.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides funding to interdisciplinary teams working on innovative projects that enhance public access to research data and promote open science through collaborative cyberinfrastructure initiatives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program
$4,000,000
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 virtual exchange programs that connect young leaders in the U.S. with their peers in the Middle East and North Africa, promoting cross-cultural collaboration and democratic values.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Laerdal Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Laerdal Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in low-resource settings, particularly on the day of birth, with a focus on innovative interventions and strong local partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2018

This program provides funding for community-building activities in materials research, such as workshops and summer schools, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and education across various U.S.-based institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Malaysia)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create cultural and educational programs in Sabah that celebrate American innovation and values while fostering community engagement and strengthening U.S.-Malaysia relations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Climate Impacts Awards
$2,500,000
Wellcome
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This funding initiative supports research teams focused on understanding and addressing the health impacts of climate change, particularly for vulnerable communities, by integrating scientific, economic, and community-based approaches to influence policy and practice.

Health
Nonprofits