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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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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 Kโ€“12 students.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Artificial Intelligence, Formal Methods, and Mathematical Reasoning
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. universities and non-profit organizations to conduct innovative research that combines artificial intelligence, formal methods, and mathematical reasoning to improve automated mathematical discovery and understanding.

Science and Technology
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
Robert L. Fine Cancer Research Foundation Grant Awards
$250,000
Robert L. Fine Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research on pancreatic cancer, providing $250,000 over two years for projects that advance scientific knowledge and methodologies.

Health
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 PreKโ€“12 classrooms, enhancing teaching practices and student learning.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Grants available for Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard in California
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the establishment of a facility in California for testing and improving electric vehicle charging interoperability, aimed at manufacturers, utilities, and stakeholders in the EV ecosystem.

Energy
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
Microsystems Exploration
$2,000,000
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research proposals from small businesses, academic institutions, and research organizations to develop high-risk, high-reward microsystem technologies for defense applications.

Science and Technology
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
Strategic Technology Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant invites innovative research proposals from various organizations, including small businesses and universities, to develop groundbreaking technologies that enhance U.S. military and national security capabilities across multiple domains.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania universities, industries, and government agencies to foster technological innovation and improve economic development through collaborative infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
Private institutions of higher education
Discovery Grants for Cancer Research
$350,000
Kuni Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

Health
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
Newaygo County Careerโ€“Tech Scholarships 2025
$1,000
The Gerber Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from the Newaygo County Career Tech Center who are pursuing higher education in various vocational fields.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Educator Initiative Grant 2025-2026
$10,000
GAR Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
$75,000
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This competition provides college students in Utah with the opportunity to win cash and prizes for developing innovative business ideas, while also offering mentorship and resources to help launch their ventures.

Business and Commerce
Private institutions of higher education
2025 NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Private institutions of higher education