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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas
$484,730,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2027

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve human performance and well-being in Air Force and Space Force environments, inviting submissions from both domestic and international researchers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding initiative supports early-career physician-scientists dedicated to conducting patient-oriented cancer research and transitioning into independent clinical investigators.

Health
Individuals
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting essential fieldwork in Antarctica to advance scientific understanding of the region and its global interactions, while promoting inclusivity and innovative outreach.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Stormwater Solutions Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects in Washington, D.C. that promote environmental education and innovative stormwater management, particularly for small organizations and historically excluded groups.

Energy
Nonprofits
NSF Research: Artificial Intelligence, Formal Methods, and Mathematical Reasoning
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. universities and non-profit organizations to conduct innovative research that combines artificial intelligence, formal methods, and mathematical reasoning to improve automated mathematical discovery and understanding.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

Environment
State governments
Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the safety, security, and privacy of established open-source software communities in the U.S. by addressing critical vulnerabilities and supporting innovative solutions.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Targeted Grants for the Study of PFAS in Agricultural Systems
$99,999
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that help Maine farmers address and manage the impacts of PFAS contamination on their agricultural operations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Leader Award
$150,000
Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to innovative researchers in the U.S. to develop new approaches for diagnosing and treating Lyme disease, encouraging fresh talent in the field.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Enhancing Global Health Security: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health in Bangladesh
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, to strengthen public health systems and improve responses to infectious disease threats in Bangladesh.

Health
State governments
NIGMS National and Regional Resources (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-25-416
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2027

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and maintenance of shared biomedical research resources that provide advanced technologies and services to researchers across multiple states or nationally, ensuring broad access for academic investigators.

Science and Technology
State governments
Pilot Research Grant
$20,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine (Center for Disability Justice)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, focusing on innovative projects that address disability and health equity, particularly for older adults and communities in Southwest Baltimore.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards
$120,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for senior researchers in cultural anthropology to conduct innovative studies that deepen our understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in utilizing existing datasets to advance the understanding of substance use behaviors and related health issues, particularly focusing on critical health disparities and innovative analytical approaches.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare entities in Florida to develop innovative cancer research and treatment projects that improve patient care and access to services, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
General Grant Request
Contact for amount
Delta Dental Foundation (DDF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions focused on improving oral health and dental education for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Probability
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in probability theory and its applications across various scientific and engineering fields, encouraging innovative projects and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2027

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects that enhance human performance and effectiveness in defense-related areas, inviting proposals from a wide range of applicants.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
$19,999,999
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, non-profits, and research consortia to develop or enhance critical research infrastructure projects that advance science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Defense Threat Reduction Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2034

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for academic institutions, non-profits, and industrial entities to conduct innovative research aimed at developing technologies and strategies to counter threats from weapons of mass destruction, particularly in the areas of chemical and biological defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education