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United States Military Academy Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant invites educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and government entities to propose innovative research projects that enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Army across various scientific and engineering fields.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A355 Research and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships among U.S. universities to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for pressing transportation challenges, focusing on areas like mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience.

Transportation
Private institutions of higher education
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.

Community Development
State governments
Emerging Mathematics in Biology
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to develop innovative mathematical methods that address significant biological questions, particularly encouraging participation from historically underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth
$22,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in conducting research on Earth's structure and processes, particularly those related to geohazards like earthquakes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Projects
$500,000
The CART Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative early-stage research projects focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease at U.S.-based institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience
$150,000
Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This fellowship provides funding to early-career neuroscientists in the U.S. to support innovative research aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Health
Individuals
Security and Preparedness
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides support for researchers studying global and national security issues, including conflict resolution and the impact of environmental stressors, to enhance understanding and develop innovative methodologies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Individuals
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Equity in Access Research Grants
$2,500,000
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at increasing participation in cancer clinical trials among underrepresented patient populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, rural residents, and older adults, to promote equitable access to treatment.

Health
Nonprofits
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. educational institutions and non-profit organizations in advancing scientific research into practical applications that address real-world challenges across various sectors, including healthcare and energy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Dynamic Language Infrastructure-Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$15,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to doctoral students at U.S. universities for research projects that document and preserve endangered languages and develop innovative language infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This funding initiative supports U.S.-based research teams in forming international partnerships with at least two other countries to tackle urgent global challenges through innovative scientific collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reissue of RFA-FD-22-001 - Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that investigate the natural history of rare diseases, aiming to improve medical product development and patient outcomes through collaborative studies and innovative methodologies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS)
$250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career faculty at underrepresented institutions in the mathematical and physical sciences to help them establish research programs and prepare for future NSF proposals.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies
$975,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of innovative AI-driven assistive and rehabilitation technologies to enhance independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Science and Technology
State governments