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Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and certain nonprofit organizations to enhance their capacity for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The Research on Research Security Program (RoRS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for interdisciplinary research aimed at enhancing the security of U.S. research by addressing threats, developing preventative strategies, and informing policy, inviting collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and international partners.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Army Research Lab Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) โ€“ Electrochemistry (Topic ID: ARL-BAA-0025)
Contact for amount
Army Research Laboratory
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2027

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and institutions focused on advancing electrochemical science, particularly in areas like redox chemistry, electrocatalysis, and the transport of electroactive species, to develop innovative solutions and technologies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Health information systems strengthening for improved public health care and program management in Haiti under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
$3,200,000
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 to help strengthen Haiti's health information systems, improving public health care and program management, particularly in the fight against HIV.

Health
State governments
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Army Applications Lab Broad Agency Announcement For Disruptive Applications
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2029

Date Added

Jun 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research proposals from universities, non-profits, and businesses to develop disruptive technologies that enhance the U.S. Army's capabilities for future operations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Staff Research Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2030

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research between the U.S. Army's scientific staff and higher education institutions in fields like mechanical sciences, physics, and computing to advance scientific understanding and innovation.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot
$45,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based institutions and organizations engaged in research and education in the chemical sciences, focusing on fundamental discoveries and innovations in areas such as sustainability, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cultural Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students at U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research in cultural anthropology that enhances understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, engaging students in hands-on research experiences while providing faculty with resources to conduct innovative clinical trials.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education Programs in Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2021

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to offer summer internships for undergraduate students and support postdoctoral researchers in atmospheric and geospace sciences, fostering research and education in these fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. jurisdictions eligible under the EPSCoR program in developing and enhancing their research infrastructure and workforce to strengthen STEM education and competitiveness in national research.

Science and Technology
State governments
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 22, 2022

This grant provides partial funding for conferences and workshops that promote research and technology exchange relevant to the U.S. Air Force, targeting U.S. educational and nonprofit institutions, as well as foreign organizations focused on scientific and educational purposes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Quality Samples Program
$75,000
United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (U.S.DA/FAS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in providing agricultural commodity samples to foreign buyers, promoting the quality and benefits of U.S. products to expand export markets.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Nanoscale Interactions
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for researchers to explore how nanomaterials interact with biological and environmental systems, promoting innovative solutions for sustainable manufacturing and engineering.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
$35,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2019

This funding opportunity supports researchers in biological anthropology and archaeology to conduct high-risk, exploratory studies that could lead to significant advancements in their fields, particularly in challenging or remote locations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
United States Army Research Institute For The Behavioral And Social Sciences (Ari) Broad Agency Announcement For Basic, Applied, And Advanced Scientific Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2028

Date Added

May 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of behavioral and social science research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. Army, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2026

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and organizations to develop innovative projects and research that improve graduate education and career readiness in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$350,000
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 initiatives aimed at understanding the effects of adolescent alcohol consumption on brain development and mental health, inviting a diverse range of eligible applicants, including educational institutions and nonprofits, to contribute to this important study.

Health
State governments