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Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2024

This program provides funding to Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to improve STEM education and research capacity in their communities.

Science and Technology
Native American tribal organizations
Notice of Intent (NOI) DE-FOA-0003607, is to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. DE-FOA-0003606, titled, "Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants"
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and projects that improve the efficiency and environmental performance of existing coal power plants in the U.S., targeting energy companies and technology developers focused on enhancing grid reliability and reducing emissions.

Energy
State governments
Limited Competition: International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$20,665,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports seven existing research institutions focused on improving global understanding and response to the HIV epidemic through collaborative epidemiological data analysis.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
$15,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized organizations, such as libraries and museums, to help them preserve and manage their humanities collections effectively.

Humanities
State governments
Manufacturing Systems Integration
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to explore innovative digital technologies that improve the integration and efficiency of manufacturing systems, fostering collaboration and advancing industry competitiveness.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research
$12,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research and education projects in computing and information science, targeting U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to advance technology and workforce development.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Geoinformatics
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. educational and nonprofit organizations in developing and maintaining data management and computational resources for Earth Sciences research and education.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and select nonprofit organizations in conducting research and developing educational initiatives to enhance security, privacy, and trust in the digital landscape.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Resource-based Centers for Bone, Muscle and Orthopaedic Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support the establishment of collaborative research centers that enhance the study and treatment of bone, muscle, and orthopaedic conditions through shared resources and multidisciplinary approaches.

Health
State governments
Devcom Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement For Foundational Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2027

Date Added

Nov 21, 2022

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to conduct foundational and applied scientific research that supports the U.S. Army's mission to maintain technological superiority in future conflicts.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nursing schools and community organizations to collaborate on research projects that address health challenges and improve well-being in local populations.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents
$525,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing or expanding programs that help reduce reoffending among female juvenile delinquents by addressing their unique needs through direct intervention services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Infrastructure Cluster
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding and support for researchers and institutions involved in atmospheric and geospace sciences, facilitating access to advanced facilities, data, and instruments for scientific study.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
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
DoD Toxic Exposures Clinical Trial Partnership Award
$4,200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative clinical trials aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of health issues related to military toxic exposures, targeting researchers and institutions involved in this critical area of study.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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