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NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program
$12,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This grant provides funding and support to U.S. universities and their research teams to help turn scientific discoveries into marketable technologies and products through entrepreneurial training and customer engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to develop and manage sustainable open-source ecosystems that foster community engagement and collaboration around existing open-source products.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the chemistry of oceans and their impact on global environmental processes, aiming to enhance our understanding of marine chemistry and its role in climate and ecological systems.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: F.9 Citizen Science Seed Funding Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions in developing innovative citizen science projects that engage the public in scientific research related to NASA's Earth and space science missions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Building capacity along the HIV continuum in the Central America (CA) region under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
$20,000,000
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 U.S.-based organizations to strengthen HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Central America, focusing on improving public health systems and reaching high-risk populations.

Health
State governments
Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$12,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for doctoral students in linguistics at U.S. higher education institutions to enhance their dissertation research through various research activities and interdisciplinary projects.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mathematical Biology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 30, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers developing innovative mathematical approaches to advance understanding in biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AHRQ Mentored Career Enhancement Awards for Established Investigators in Patient-Centered Outcome Research (K18)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2021

This grant provides funding for mid-career and senior researchers to enhance their skills in patient-centered outcome research, focusing on improving healthcare quality and addressing disparities in underserved populations.

Health
State governments
Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
$178,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career scientists in the Earth Sciences to conduct innovative research, develop their professional skills, and receive mentorship to advance their careers.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Foundations for Operating the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource: the NAIRR Operations Center (NAIRR-OC)
$35,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to a single organization to lead and manage a national initiative that connects researchers and educators with essential artificial intelligence resources and infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support academic research institutions in developing innovative solutions to combat animal diseases, enhance agricultural resilience, and address unmet veterinary medical needs.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for research projects that improve our understanding of decision-making processes at individual, organizational, and societal levels, targeting academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and doctoral students through their schools.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers in Earth sciences to address urgent and unforeseen events or to propose innovative ideas in remote sensing that enhance our understanding of Earth's systems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to engineering faculty at U.S. higher education institutions who are looking to initiate research in engineering education and professional formation, particularly those without prior experience in this area.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fluid Dynamics
$9,175,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and advance the science of fluid dynamics, focusing on innovative methods and applications that can benefit society and industry.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators
$220,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports professional development programs for higher education faculty and K-12 educators to deepen their understanding of the humanities through intensive study and collaboration.

Humanities
State governments
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for biomedical research projects at U.S. institutions that serve underserved communities and have limited NIH funding, with a focus on enhancing student involvement and research capacity.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accountable Institutions and Behavior
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how political and administrative systems affect public services and policy outcomes, targeting scholars and institutions in the social sciences.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education