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Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2028

Date Added

Aug 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers focused on enhancing knowledge and practices in security cooperation and irregular warfare, aiming to improve allied and partner security capabilities while ensuring public access to their findings.

Science and Technology
Individuals
NINR Mentoring Resources and Activities
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that provide mentoring and career development for nurse scientists to enhance their professional growth and increase the number of nurse researchers with NIH-funded projects.

Health
County governments
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2029

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant invites innovative research proposals from organizations and companies focused on developing advanced technologies to enhance U.S. air combat capabilities and ensure air dominance.

Science and Technology
State governments
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
Achieving and maintaining sustainable epidemic control through lifesaving HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services in the Kinshasa and Haut Katanga Regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under PEPFAR
$13,000,000
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 grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to implement effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services in the Kinshasa and Haut Katanga regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Health
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations engaging seniors aged 55 and older in volunteer activities that address community needs across various focus areas, such as education, disaster services, and healthy futures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on ocean dynamics and properties, encouraging scientists from various institutions to explore how ocean processes affect climate and marine ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Economics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers and institutions to conduct innovative economic research and analysis, with a focus on enhancing understanding of the U.S. and global economies, while promoting participation from underrepresented groups.

Science and Technology
Individuals
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
ROSES25: F.6 Science Activation Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based institutions and organizations to engage communities in NASA science, enhance STEM participation, and develop innovative educational outreach strategies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 and sensing technologies, targeting engineers and scientists developing advanced systems for applications in 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
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative STEM education and workforce initiatives that align with national defense priorities, targeting U.S.-based organizations, educational institutions, and consortia.

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
Forecast for NINDS Exploratory Grant Program in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research initiatives aimed at addressing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by fostering collaborations among experts in related fields.

Health
State governments
Landmarks of American History and Culture
$190,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help K-12 educators and higher education faculty enhance their teaching of American history and culture through direct engagement with historical sites and resources.

Humanities
State governments