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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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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
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for research projects that improve our understanding of decision-making processes at individual, organizational, and societal levels, targeting academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and doctoral students through their schools.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers in Earth sciences to address urgent and unforeseen events or to propose innovative ideas in remote sensing that enhance our understanding of Earth's systems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to engineering faculty at U.S. higher education institutions who are looking to initiate research in engineering education and professional formation, particularly those without prior experience in this area.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fluid Dynamics
$9,175,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and advance the science of fluid dynamics, focusing on innovative methods and applications that can benefit society and industry.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for biomedical research projects at U.S. institutions that serve underserved communities and have limited NIH funding, with a focus on enhancing student involvement and research capacity.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accountable Institutions and Behavior
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how political and administrative systems affect public services and policy outcomes, targeting scholars and institutions in the social sciences.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2028

Date Added

Aug 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers focused on enhancing knowledge and practices in security cooperation and irregular warfare, aiming to improve allied and partner security capabilities while ensuring public access to their findings.

Science and Technology
Individuals
The Hearst Foundations Educational Grant
Contact for amount
The Hearst Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to U.S. educational institutions that excel in preparing students for a global society, with a focus on higher education, innovative K-12 models, and professional development for educators.

Education
Nonprofits
Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides funding to public school teachers in New Jersey to teach STEM classes in nonpublic schools, enhancing access to quality STEM education for students in grades 3 through 12.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2029

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and development of advanced munitions technologies for air, space, and cyberspace superiority, targeting proposals from academia, industry, and nonprofit organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
$300,000
The Lustgarten Foundation and American Association for Cancer Research
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This grant provides $300,000 over three years to support early-career researchers, particularly women, in advancing innovative studies related to pancreatic cancer.

Health
Individuals
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Physical Oceanography
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on ocean structure and movement, inviting universities, research institutions, and nonprofits to explore topics like ocean circulation and climate dynamics.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Economics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers and institutions to conduct innovative economic research and analysis, with a focus on enhancing understanding of the U.S. and global economies, while promoting participation from underrepresented groups.

Science and Technology
Individuals
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
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to foster innovation, business development, and workforce growth in key technology sectors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ROSES25: F.6 Science Activation Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based educational institutions, nonprofits, and consortia to engage diverse communities in STEM education through innovative outreach and the effective use of NASA science.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Translation and Diffusion (TD)
$7,000,000
National Science Foundation
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