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NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award
$3,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative engineering researchers at U.S. universities to pursue groundbreaking projects that address national challenges and advance new technologies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting innovative studies related to Antarctica that do not require field support from the U.S. Antarctic Program, focusing on theoretical, modeling, and laboratory-based projects.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2027

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early career researchers in genomics, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to establish independent research careers through innovative projects that advance the field of genomic sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Global Health
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 14, 2027

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations to implement health initiatives that strengthen global health systems and promote self-reliance in partnership with the U.S. government and foreign nations.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2030

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Physical Oceanography
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in ocean sciences, inviting universities and nonprofit organizations to explore ocean processes and their impact on climate and ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program FY 2026
$999,999
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that utilize aerial LiDAR technology to improve snowpack monitoring and water supply forecasts in the Western United States, targeting a variety of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and non-profits.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to facilitate high school student exchanges that promote global understanding and leadership between the United States and strategically important partner countries.

Youth
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program
$4,300,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This grant provides funding for a program that supports young leaders from Southeast Asia to participate in academic institutes in the U.S., focusing on leadership development and collaboration in key areas like economic prosperity and peace.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create immersive language learning programs for American high school students, enhancing their proficiency in critical foreign languages through overseas and virtual experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems
$2,470,673
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant supports innovative research in communication, circuit, and sensing technologies to develop advanced systems that address societal challenges in areas like healthcare, environmental monitoring, and intelligent transportation.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$249,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports dentist scientists with both clinical dental and research doctoral degrees, helping them transition from mentored postdoctoral training to independent research careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

Health
Individuals
NDEP STEM Open NFO
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative STEM education and workforce development initiatives aimed at enhancing national security by cultivating a skilled technical workforce, particularly for underrepresented groups and military-connected individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations in studying the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and health outcomes, aiming to improve prevention strategies for alcohol use disorders.

Health
State governments
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for the development of innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological research, targeting universities, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations involved in biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator Program
$14,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deploy English language professionals worldwide, enhancing English instruction and promoting U.S. educational values and diplomacy.

Education
Nonprofits
Prize for Resilient Grid Innovation
$225,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $2.5 million to support partnerships among utilities, energy sector partners, and tech developers to improve data management and resilience in the electric grid.

Energy
State governments