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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation (DRCRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides substantial funding to early-career physician-scientists dedicated to innovative cancer research, allowing them to focus on their research with significant protected time from clinical duties.

Health
Nonprofits
ROSES 2025: C.10 Lunar Mapping Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S.-based institutions to conduct research and mapping of the lunar surface, supporting future exploration missions to the Moon.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
$400,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers exploring the mechanical behavior of living systems, focusing on the intersection of engineering biomechanics and mechanobiology to advance our understanding of biological mechanics and its applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Foundational Research in Robotics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2020

This program provides funding for researchers and engineers to advance the field of robotics by developing intelligent systems that can sense, plan, and interact with their environments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mid-Career Advancement
$18,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to mid-career scientists and engineers, particularly Associate Professors, to advance their research and professional development while addressing career stagnation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Integrated Spectrum Warfare
Contact for amount
Joint Electronic Attack and Compatibility Office
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant seeks innovative proposals from defense contractors and research institutions to develop advanced technologies that improve electronic warfare and spectrum operations for the military.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Combinatorics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides funding for research and collaborative events in combinatorial mathematics, targeting universities, nonprofit organizations, and individual researchers across the United States.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. universities to improve graduate education and research training in mathematical sciences, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, while fostering collaboration and mentorship for students and postdocs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Developmental Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on human development across the lifespan, encouraging innovative studies that explore cognitive, social, and emotional processes, particularly among diverse and underrepresented populations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: D.2 Astrophysics Data Analysis
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in utilizing publicly available NASA astrophysics data to generate new scientific insights and advance understanding in the field of astrophysics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Projects In Support Of Naval Aviation
Contact for amount
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity invites a wide range of organizations, including academic institutions and businesses, to propose innovative research and technology projects that enhance naval aviation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Social Psychology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative supports researchers investigating human social behavior and its influences, encouraging innovative studies that address societal challenges and promote public engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance and develop research infrastructure in the mathematical sciences, supporting projects that promote collaboration, training, and broad participation across the U.S. mathematical community.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$30,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to doctoral students conducting research on decision-making processes, risk analysis, and management science, with the goal of producing impactful findings that benefit society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EHR Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to researchers and institutions to enhance their capabilities in conducting high-quality STEM education research, focusing on improving learning environments, broadening participation, and developing the STEM workforce.

Science and Technology
Public housing authorities