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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innovation
$225,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams, including utilities and tech developers, to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience and integration of the electric grid, particularly in the face of uncertainties and extreme weather events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Advanced Cyber Effects for Strategic Operations
$99,980,000
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2030

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development of cyber operations prototypes to enhance the U.S. Department of Defense's capabilities in the cyber domain, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, businesses, and research organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship
$78,000
Cancer Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This fellowship provides financial support and training for early-career researchers at the intersection of immunology and data science, focusing on innovative cancer immunotherapy projects.

Health
Individuals
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs)
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research teams from various U.S. institutions to advance groundbreaking discoveries in energy-related sciences, focusing on innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and quantum phenomena.

Science and Technology
State governments
Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research proposals that advance scientific and technological breakthroughs to enhance national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including private institutions, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Metal Casting BAA0001-21
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development in metal casting technologies to enhance military applications and meet national defense needs.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This funding initiative supports researchers developing innovative biosensing technologies to monitor and identify biological substances, addressing critical challenges in health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to offer scholarships for students pursuing careers in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity within government roles, while also supporting innovative educational projects in these fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant invites a wide range of research proposals from various organizations to develop innovative solutions that enhance military capabilities and address national defense challenges.

Science and Technology
State governments
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities across the U.S. for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local resilience.

Community Development
State governments
Emerging Mathematics in Biology
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to develop innovative mathematical methods that address significant biological challenges, particularly encouraging participation from historically underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth
$22,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and non-profit research entities in exploring the fundamental processes that shape Earth's structure and geohazards, encouraging innovative research across various geological and geophysical disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40) (Clinical Trials Not-Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for the development and maintenance of specialized laboratory animal colonies and biological resources essential for advancing biomedical research.

Health
City or township governments
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty at U.S. higher education institutions to develop innovative research and educational programs that integrate both areas, fostering their growth as future leaders in science and education.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to researchers in STEM fields to develop and implement practical solutions that address real-world challenges through innovative technologies and partnerships.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-AJFE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities involved in a collaborative research initiative focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels and improving environmental practices in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education