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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovation and Early Learning Programs: Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program Expansion Grants Assistance Listing Number 84.411A
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to educational organizations and institutions to develop and implement innovative programs that enhance early learning and improve educational outcomes for students in elementary and secondary education.

Education
Independent school districts
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and certain nonprofit organizations to enhance their capacity for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
Elucidating Immunometabolic Responses to HIV Infection that Increase TB or HBV Risk (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research into how HIV affects the immune system and metabolism, increasing the risk of tuberculosis and hepatitis B, and is open to a wide range of organizations and researchers with relevant expertise.

Health
State governments
The Research on Research Security Program (RoRS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for interdisciplinary research aimed at enhancing the security of U.S. research by addressing threats, developing preventative strategies, and informing policy, inviting collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and international partners.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Thermal Transport Processes
$7,047,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for innovative research projects that improve our understanding and application of thermal transport processes, targeting scientists and engineers working in fields like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that use invasive techniques to study brain activity related to mental health disorders, targeting researchers and institutions focused on advancing our understanding of neural circuitry and its impact on behavior and emotions.

Health
State governments
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore and address disparities in substance use and racial equity, inviting a diverse range of applicants, including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Education
State governments
Army Research Lab Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) – Electrochemistry (Topic ID: ARL-BAA-0025)
Contact for amount
Army Research Laboratory
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2027

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and institutions focused on advancing electrochemical science, particularly in areas like redox chemistry, electrocatalysis, and the transport of electroactive species, to develop innovative solutions and technologies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Computational Approaches to Curation at Scale for Biomedical Research Assets (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Oct 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in developing innovative computational methods for automating the curation of large biomedical datasets to improve data accessibility and quality for scientific research.

Education
State governments
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to rural communities for the development of essential facilities like healthcare centers, schools, and public services, helping to improve the quality of life in areas with populations of 20,000 or fewer.

Community Development
City or township governments
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Army Applications Lab Broad Agency Announcement For Disruptive Applications
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2029

Date Added

Jun 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research proposals from universities, non-profits, and businesses to develop disruptive technologies that enhance the U.S. Army's capabilities for future operations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Novel Mechanism Research on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer's Dementia (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore the underlying mechanisms of neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals with Alzheimer's disease, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of these symptoms.

Health
State governments
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot
$45,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based institutions and organizations engaged in research and education in the chemical sciences, focusing on fundamental discoveries and innovations in areas such as sustainability, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet):Technology Projects (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing innovative technologies to identify and target senescent cells, which could lead to new treatments for age-related diseases.

Health
State governments
Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
$840,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for junior faculty members to develop their research careers in women's health through mentorship and interdisciplinary studies, including opportunities to lead or participate in clinical trials.

Education
State governments
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