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Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
$49,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2029

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for universities to conduct research and development in directed energy technologies, supporting innovative projects that advance military capabilities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Energy, Power, Control, and Networks
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research in advanced control systems, energy integration, and adaptive technologies, targeting researchers and institutions focused on improving energy efficiency, resilience, and decision-making in networked systems.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Strengthening the Cyberinfrastructure Professionals Ecosystem (SCIPE)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance the skills and integration of Cyberinfrastructure Professionals in research, supporting initiatives that improve access to advanced computing resources and training in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
250 years of American Independence
$80,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bahrain)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals and organizations in Bahrain and the United States to promote American culture, innovation, and achievements through various artistic and educational initiatives, fostering stronger U.S.-Bahrain relations.

Arts
Individuals
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
International Research Experiences for Students
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges and universities to support undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields to conduct research abroad in collaboration with international mentors.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support universities, research institutes, and businesses in developing innovative technologies to enhance soldier performance and address future military challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions, particularly those serving underrepresented groups, to transform engineering education by fostering innovative departmental changes and improving student professional formation.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CHIPS Incentives Program Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides federal funding to private-sector organizations, nonprofits, and consortia for the construction and modernization of facilities that produce semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment, aiming to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and security.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program
$3,180,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to graduate institutions in certain U.S. jurisdictions to help recruit and fund talented STEM students who received Honorable Mentions from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and TrainingProgram (P42 Clinical Trial Optional)
$22,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports accredited higher education institutions in conducting research and training on hazardous substances and their effects on human health and the environment.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Broad Agency Announcement HY0233-SCO-24-BAA-0001
Contact for amount
Strategic Capabilities Office
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2029

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant seeks innovative research and development proposals from businesses, research institutions, and universities to advance key defense technologies that can be rapidly deployed to address military challenges.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career faculty at underfunded institutions in the mathematical and physical sciences to help them establish research programs and mentor students from underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from academia, industry, and the research community to advance technologies that support national security in various critical areas, with a focus on collaboration and technical merit.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research Grant for Defense and Engineering Innovation
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative prototype projects in military and civil engineering, targeting nontraditional defense contractors, traditional defense contractors, and nonprofit research institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Engagement of faith-based organizations (FBO) to support and sustain life-saving Services for HIV and TB in Ethiopia under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including faith-based groups, to enhance and sustain vital HIV and tuberculosis services in underserved communities across Ethiopia.

Health
State governments
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and educators to develop innovative solutions that enhance the productivity and sustainability of U.S. agricultural systems, focusing on plant-based projects and practices.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Defense Efforts under Procurement Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, and Prototypes under Other Transactions Agreements
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2029

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private companies to develop innovative technologies that improve defense against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and non-profit organizations to improve cybersecurity in scientific research and infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Geometric Analysis
$8,800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for advanced mathematical research and educational initiatives in areas like differential geometry and geometric analysis, targeting universities and research organizations in the U.S.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits