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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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Development of Continuous C-Peptide Monitoring Technologies
$900,000
Breakthrough T1D
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of innovative technologies for continuous monitoring of C-peptide levels, aimed at improving the management and understanding of type 1 diabetes through real-time insights into beta cell function.

Health
Nonprofits
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Air Delivered Effects
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 21, 2027

Date Added

Mar 22, 2022

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in air-delivered munitions, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and private companies, particularly small businesses, to advance technologies in weapon systems, sensors, and related fields for the Air Force.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Facility and Instrumentation Request Process
$75,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for atmospheric science researchers and educational institutions to access advanced facilities and instruments for observational research and outreach initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Northern Great Plains Program
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and protect grasslands and wildlife in the Northern Great Plains, with a focus on supporting tribal communities and enhancing biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for cancer researchers in the U.S. to support innovative projects focused on discovering new treatments or cures for cancer.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Growing Convergence Research
$3,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based higher education institutions and non-profit organizations for innovative, cross-disciplinary research that addresses complex scientific and societal challenges through collaborative approaches.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Algorithms for Modern Power Systems
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions and research organizations in developing advanced mathematical and statistical algorithms to improve the security, reliability, and efficiency of the modern power grid.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Expanding the Target Landscape by Drugging the Undruggable (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2028

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at developing new therapies for challenging diseases by targeting previously considered undruggable biological elements, such as disordered proteins and metabolites.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Core Programs
$110,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research in molecular and cellular biology, encouraging collaboration across various scientific disciplines and supporting diverse talent, particularly from underrepresented groups and institutions.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Algebra and Number Theory
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in mathematics, particularly in areas like algebra and number theory, to advance fundamental knowledge and foster collaboration through individual projects, conferences, and workshops.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Alternatives in Research Challenge Program
$210,000
Alternatives Research & Development Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and research institutions in developing innovative, non-animal research methods to improve the understanding and treatment of childhood cancers.

Health
Nonprofits
COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-TTHP)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions for collaborative research aimed at improving aviation training and human performance, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency in the aerospace system.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards
$20,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students in U.S. universities to conduct innovative research that advances geographical knowledge and theory, focusing on the interactions between human activities and environmental processes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that utilize existing datasets to investigate substance use behaviors and related disorders, with a particular focus on prevention and treatment strategies, including those linked to HIV.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific research.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction
Contact for amount
Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.

Health
Nonprofits
Sidney W. & Janet R. Bijou Grant
$12,000
Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to doctoral students conducting research on behavioral development, focusing on observable interactions between organisms and their environments.

Education
Individuals
Advancing the did:ethr Method Specification
$25,000
Ethereum Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for developers and organizations working on improving decentralized identity systems within the Ethereum ecosystem, focusing on updating specifications, enhancing compatibility, and fostering community engagement.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and certain nonprofit organizations to enhance their capacity for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits