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

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Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
$350,000
Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for scientists, companies, and research organizations to advance innovative stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine projects that can improve human health.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nanoscale Interactions
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for researchers to explore how nanomaterials interact with biological and environmental systems, promoting innovative solutions for sustainable manufacturing and engineering.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
$35,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2019

This funding opportunity supports researchers in biological anthropology and archaeology to conduct high-risk, exploratory studies that could lead to significant advancements in their fields, particularly in challenging or remote locations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
United States Army Research Institute For The Behavioral And Social Sciences (Ari) Broad Agency Announcement For Basic, Applied, And Advanced Scientific Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2028

Date Added

May 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of behavioral and social science research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. Army, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2026

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and organizations to develop innovative projects and research that improve graduate education and career readiness in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry, with the chance to win funding and internships with NASA.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 14, 2029

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based research institutes to advance mathematical sciences research, promote collaboration across disciplines, and support the development of a diverse workforce in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$499,999
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. medical students and otolaryngology residents in pursuing research education and mentorship to foster careers in biomedical and clinical research related to communication disorders.

Health
State governments
CRI Technology Impact Award
$600,000
Cancer Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative researchers at nonprofit institutions who are developing groundbreaking technologies to improve cancer immunotherapy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Foundations
$2,300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers in mathematical logic to support innovative projects and academic events that advance the foundations of mathematics.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
RPB Stein Innovation Award
$300,000
Research to Prevent Blindness
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This award provides funding for innovative vision research that explores new ideas and approaches to understanding the visual system and related diseases, targeting faculty members at U.S. higher education institutions.

Health
Individuals
Plant Genome Research Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct innovative plant genome research that addresses important biological questions and societal challenges while promoting collaboration and the development of new tools and resources.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

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

Community Development
Private institutions of higher education
Feeder of the Future Prize
$8,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Electricity)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition provides $100,000 in funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative electric power distribution systems that can adapt to modern energy challenges in rural, suburban, and urban settings.

Energy
Individuals
Facilities for Atmospheric Research and Education
$667,102,909
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2022

This grant provides funding for researchers in atmospheric sciences to access advanced facilities and instruments necessary for studying various geophysical phenomena.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Windows On The Universe: The Era Of Multi-Messenger Astrophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers in astrophysics to conduct innovative studies that combine observations from different cosmic messengers, such as light, gravitational waves, and high-energy particles, to deepen our understanding of the universe.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Archaeology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support for doctoral candidates conducting anthropologically significant archaeological research, enabling them to cover costs for fieldwork and analysis that are typically not funded by their institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
HIV Prevention and Alcohol (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing HIV incidence among populations affected by alcohol use, particularly focusing on innovative prevention strategies and interventions for high-risk groups.

Health
State governments
Electrochemical Systems
$13,096,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative electrochemical and photochemical processes that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in producing electricity, fuels, and chemicals.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve shared research infrastructure that supports a wide range of biological research across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education