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EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and educators to conduct foundational studies that improve STEM education, broaden participation in STEM fields, and develop the STEM workforce in the United States.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to higher education institutions to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to educational institutions and researchers to develop innovative training programs that enhance the use of advanced cyberinfrastructure tools and methods, particularly for underrepresented groups in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant 2026
$100,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their operations in key industry sectors.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Underserved Value-Added and Regional Food Systems Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Texas Rural Woman Grant
$10,000
Texas Woman’s University
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to woman-owned small businesses in rural Texas to help them grow and innovate their operations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Verticals-enabling Intelligent Network Systems
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and technology development in advanced telecommunications systems for various industries, including healthcare and transportation, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 21, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and institutions conducting fundamental scientific research across various fields to advance the U.S. Air Force and Space Force's technological capabilities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Future Manufacturing
$3,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2025

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that aim to transform manufacturing processes in the U.S. by addressing scientific, technological, and educational challenges, while promoting workforce development and inclusivity in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Cohort Data and Biospecimen Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides access to unique data and biospecimens for researchers studying how environmental factors influence child health, requiring them to secure their own funding for the research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIGMS National and Regional Resources (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2025

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and maintenance of biomedical research resources that provide advanced technologies and services to a broad user base across the U.S., targeting institutions and organizations involved in scientific research.

Science and Technology
State governments
2024 Pennsylvania Peach and Nectarine Research Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides funding for research aimed at improving peach and nectarine production for Pennsylvania growers who cultivate 500 or more trees for sale.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Exponentiating Mathematics (expMath)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Information Innovation Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from universities, businesses, and nonprofits to develop advanced AI technologies that can significantly accelerate mathematical progress and enhance national competitiveness.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
National Alzheimers Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$10,350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in establishing a national center to coordinate and enhance research on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias through data collection, integration, and collaboration efforts.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mobility Awards
Contact for amount
MUBIL Hub
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This initiative provides financial support and resources to startups and entrepreneurial ventures developing innovative solutions in smart and sustainable mobility, focusing on areas like electric, connected, autonomous, and shared mobility.

Environment
Small businesses
World Food Forum (WFF) Startup Innovation Awards
$80,000
World Food Forum (WFF) and Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This competition provides funding and support to youth-led startups developing innovative technologies to improve global agrifood systems and tackle food security challenges.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Global AgriInno Challenge
$30,000
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to youth innovators and agri-tech entrepreneurs developing digital solutions that promote sustainable agrifood systems, particularly for smallholder farmers and marginalized communities.

Agriculture
Individuals