Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal
Explore 2,907 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
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Date Added
May 23, 2025
This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological science and benefit the broader research community.
Application Deadline
Sep 9, 2029
Date Added
Sep 22, 2025
This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. entities, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, in developing innovative technologies for analyzing and utilizing multi-source data to improve military decision-making and enhance national defense capabilities.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2026
Date Added
Feb 19, 2025
This program provides funding for researchers studying the neural mechanisms behind human cognition and behavior, encouraging innovative approaches that connect physiological responses with cognitive processes while promoting broader impacts in education and community engagement.
Application Deadline
Jan 28, 2026
Date Added
Nov 21, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.
Application Deadline
Aug 11, 2026
Date Added
May 22, 2025
This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.
Application Deadline
Jan 27, 2026
Date Added
May 22, 2025
This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.
Application Deadline
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Date Added
May 21, 2024
This grant provides funding to research organizations for the operation of specialized national facilities that offer advanced scientific instruments and resources to support diverse research and educational initiatives across various scientific disciplines.
Application Deadline
Jan 7, 2026
Date Added
Nov 3, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. organizations to upgrade existing coal-fired power plants with advanced technologies to improve their efficiency and reliability while contributing to national energy security.
Application Deadline
May 4, 2026
Date Added
May 28, 2025
This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions in advancing interdisciplinary research to develop digital twins and synthetic human models that can transform healthcare applications and regulatory science.
Application Deadline
Feb 12, 2026
Date Added
Dec 3, 2025
This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that use simulation modeling to improve cancer control strategies and outcomes for specific cancer types, aiming to enhance public health decision-making and survivor quality of life.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 22, 2025
This grant provides funding for workshops that help academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in underfunded regions collaborate on scientific research and enhance their competitiveness in STEM fields.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 19, 2024
This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary research that explores the relationship between law, human behavior, and scientific applications, targeting researchers in social sciences, law, and technology.
Application Deadline
Jan 25, 2026
Date Added
Nov 27, 2025
This funding opportunity provides essential financial support to U.S. institutions designated as cancer centers, enabling them to enhance collaborative cancer research and improve community outreach efforts.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Date Added
Oct 1, 2025
This grant provides funding for a wide range of fundamental research projects in energy, science, and technology, supporting universities, national laboratories, non-profits, and for-profit organizations across the United States.
Application Deadline
Feb 6, 2028
Date Added
Aug 25, 2025
This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 17, 2020
This grant provides funding for researchers in theoretical and computational materials science to explore and develop new materials and phenomena across various disciplines, including condensed matter physics, biomaterials, and polymers.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 10, 2024
This grant provides funding for U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to conduct research on Earth's geological processes, including volcanology and geochemistry, while promoting broader impacts in STEM and public engagement.
Application Deadline
Feb 27, 2026
Date Added
Mar 10, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers and educators in STEM fields, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to enhance their research capabilities and improve STEM education practices across the United States.
Application Deadline
Jul 21, 2026
Date Added
Apr 25, 2025
This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Date Added
Feb 6, 2024
This grant provides funding to organizations focused on restoring habitats and improving fish passage for the recovery of Atlantic salmon in the Gulf of Maine.
