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EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers and educators in STEM fields, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to enhance their research capabilities and improve STEM education practices across the United States.

Science and Technology
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
Doctoral Student Representative Precision Medicine Research
$6,000,000
California Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students and collaborative research teams in California to conduct precision medicine projects that address health disparities and promote equitable healthcare for historically underrepresented populations.

Health
Individuals
Advanced Manufacturing
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers and innovators to develop advanced manufacturing technologies that enhance American manufacturing capabilities and support national prosperity and security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. educational institutions to offer summer research experiences to K-14 teachers, enhancing their knowledge in engineering and computer science while developing classroom materials linked to their research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that inspire pre-college students to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences, through engaging activities in both classroom and informal settings.

Education
State governments
Solar, Heliospheric, and INterplanetary Environment
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that explore how the Sun affects the Earth's environment, targeting U.S. institutions and encouraging participation from early-career scientists and underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: B.3 Living with a Star Science
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers affiliated with U.S.-based institutions to study the Sun-Earth system and improve our understanding of solar variability and its effects on technology and human activities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and programs that align with NOAA's strategic goals, targeting researchers, educators, and organizations focused on oceanic and atmospheric research.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for pilot projects that recover critical minerals and materials from industrial processes in the U.S., targeting both coal-based and other industries to enhance domestic supply chain security.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
$3,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This program provides funding to federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, as well as Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, to improve STEM education, research capacity, and career pathways for Native populations.

Science and Technology
Native American tribal organizations
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ROSES 2025: A.7 Water Quality Applications
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and technology development focused on improving water quality applications, targeting a wide range of organizations including government, private, and non-profit entities involved in environmental science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to conduct long-term studies in environmental biology, focusing on critical ecological and evolutionary questions that require extensive data collection over time.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Systems and People (ISP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research that improves the design, resilience, and sustainability of infrastructure systems critical to public health and safety, particularly in response to natural disasters and other disruptions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Science of Organizations
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2024

This grant supports researchers from various fields to conduct scientific studies that improve our understanding of how organizations operate and evolve, ultimately benefiting business leaders and policymakers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
B. Braun Grant for an Investigator-Initiated Study
Contact for amount
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations and researchers to conduct studies that address unmet medical needs and advance treatment in B. Braun's therapeutic areas of interest.

Health
Nonprofits
Spurring Projects To Advance Energy Research And Knowledge Swiftly (SPARKS)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Nov 9, 2023

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at developing transformative energy technologies that can significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers focused on advancing the understanding and methods related to the behavior of materials and structures under various forces, encouraging innovative approaches in experimental, theoretical, and computational mechanics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Hispanic-Serving Institutions to improve STEM education and student experiences for Hispanic and underrepresented students through innovative programs and necessary equipment.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education