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Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards
$350,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established researchers with a Ph.D. to conduct innovative archaeological studies that enhance our understanding of past human behavior and cultural practices.

Science and Technology
Individuals
FreeSol Broad Agency Announcement
$99,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Space Systems Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2029

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development projects that enhance U.S. space and cyber technologies, targeting businesses, universities, and research institutions focused on improving space domain awareness and combat capabilities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Sociology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research in sociology, encouraging projects that explore social processes and structures while promoting diversity and inclusivity among researchers and institutions.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers developing intelligent systems that improve human interaction and collaboration in dynamic environments, focusing on safety and well-being in areas like elder care and disaster response.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2021

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects focused on creating innovative and efficient aircraft structures, open to a wide range of applicants including universities, businesses, and non-profits.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring how learning processes can be enhanced through technology and collaboration, aiming to advance our understanding of cognitive functions and their applications across various fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2024

This funding initiative provides support for innovative research that connects fundamental plasma science with practical applications in technology and society, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented communities and institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 EPIC Pitch Competitions
$315,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Dec 24, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative energy startups nominated by previous incubators, with cash prizes awarded to top pitch competitors and their supporting organizations.

Energy
Individuals
Algebra and Number Theory
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding for research and community-building activities in algebra and number theory, supporting mathematicians at various career stages across U.S. institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific research.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair Grants
$44,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to very-low and low-income homeowners in rural areas who have suffered significant damage to their primary residences due to federally declared disasters, enabling them to repair and restore their homes.

Agriculture
Individuals
ROSES 2025: C.5 Planetary Science Early Career Award
$200,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early career scientists in the U.S. who are working on planetary science research, helping them advance their projects and professional development through financial support.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cultural Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students at U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research in cultural anthropology that enhances understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: C.8 Yearly Opportunities for Research in Planetary Defense
$1,500,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and organizations working on identifying, tracking, and mitigating hazards from near-Earth objects, with a focus on advancing planetary defense efforts.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Perception, Action Cognition
$715,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating human perception, action, and cognition, encouraging innovative studies that have practical societal benefits.

Science and Technology
Individuals
ROSES 2025: F.3 Exoplanets Research
$4,000,000
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and enhance our understanding of exoplanets and their formation, supporting innovative studies that align with NASA's space missions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: B.4 Space Weather Science Application Research-to-Operations-to-Research
$1,000,000
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations in developing and improving space weather forecasting tools and technologies to enhance decision-making and operational capabilities for federal and private sector users.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Education Support Program
$1,000
State Justice Institute (SJI)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for full-time judges and court managers to access professional development courses that enhance their skills and knowledge, helping to overcome budget constraints.

Education
Individuals
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and teams in advancing studies and projects in astronomy and astrophysics, including observational, theoretical, and educational initiatives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education