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Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving cancer prevention, control, and survivorship through interdisciplinary approaches in behavioral science, epidemiology, and data analytics, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Education
State governments
Automated Processes For Knowledge Discovery And Information Retrieval
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2029

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. entities, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, in developing innovative technologies for analyzing and utilizing multi-source data to improve military decision-making and enhance national defense capabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NSF Research: National Facilities
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to research organizations for the operation of specialized national facilities that offer advanced scientific instruments and resources to support diverse research and educational initiatives across various scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This funding is designed to help attract and support high-quality amateur and professional sports and e-sports events in Pennsylvania, boosting tourism and economic growth throughout the state.

Recreation
Small businesses
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
$250,000
Cisco and Global Citizen
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports young leaders aged 18 to 30 who are using technology to effectively address extreme poverty and advance global development goals.

Youth
Individuals
Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverage Industry Promotion Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides up to $1 million annually to promote and support the growth of Pennsylvania's malt and brewed beverage industries through marketing, research, and training initiatives.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Engineering of Biomedical Systems
$10,400,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative engineering solutions that improve our understanding of biological systems and enhance medical diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare delivery.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that inspire pre-college students to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences, through engaging activities in both classroom and informal settings.

Education
State governments
Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program Board
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding to support marketing and research initiatives that enhance wine production and promote the Pennsylvania wine industry.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Solar, Heliospheric, and INterplanetary Environment
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that explore how the Sun affects the Earth's environment, targeting U.S. institutions and encouraging participation from early-career scientists and underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based entities to develop and operate pilot projects that recover critical minerals and materials from industrial waste, reducing reliance on foreign imports and enhancing domestic supply chain security.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ROSES 2025: A.7 Water Quality Applications
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and technology development focused on improving water quality applications, targeting a wide range of organizations including government, private, and non-profit entities involved in environmental science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Eco-Innovation Challenge (EIC)
$300,000
United Nations Office for Project Services
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Tรผrkiye.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Science of Organizations
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2024

This grant supports researchers from various fields to conduct scientific studies that improve our understanding of how organizations operate and evolve, ultimately benefiting business leaders and policymakers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
B. Braun Grant for an Investigator-Initiated Study
Contact for amount
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations and researchers to conduct studies that address unmet medical needs and advance treatment in B. Braun's therapeutic areas of interest.

Health
Nonprofits
OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program
$10,000
OpenAI
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2025

This initiative provides $1 million in funding to support projects that enhance AI-driven cybersecurity defenses, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing for the benefit of the public.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Biophotonics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative photonics technologies that improve medical diagnostics and therapies, particularly in areas like deep tissue imaging and neural activation.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Academic-Industrial Partnerships (AIP) to Translate and Validate In Vivo Imaging Systems (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborations between academic researchers and industry partners to develop and validate advanced imaging technologies that improve cancer detection and treatment.

Education
State governments