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Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices
$44,434,393
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant supports researchers developing innovative electronic, photonic, and magnetic devices to advance technologies in areas like communication, healthcare, and energy efficiency.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NEI New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative early-career researchers in vision science who are pursuing groundbreaking projects that could significantly advance the field.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
For Funding Opportunity for Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Dissertation Grant (R36)
$1,260,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports doctoral candidates conducting research on maternal and child health using extensive data on environmental influences from the ECHO Program.

Health
State governments
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (R18)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2021

This funding opportunity provides financial support for health services research projects aimed at developing and spreading effective strategies to prevent and reduce healthcare-associated infections across various healthcare settings.

Health
State governments
ROSES 2025: C.10 Lunar Mapping Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S.-based institutions to conduct research and mapping of the lunar surface, supporting future exploration missions to the Moon.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
$400,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers exploring the mechanical behavior of living systems, focusing on the intersection of engineering biomechanics and mechanobiology to advance our understanding of biological mechanics and its applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for laboratory diagnosis and monitoring to scale up and improve HIV/AIDS care and treatment services for Caribbean countries supported under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
$1,500,000
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 improve laboratory diagnosis and monitoring for HIV/AIDS and related diseases in Caribbean countries, enhancing public health services and treatment outcomes.

Health
State governments
Foundational Research in Robotics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2020

This program provides funding for researchers and engineers to advance the field of robotics by developing intelligent systems that can sense, plan, and interact with their environments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mid-Career Advancement
$18,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to mid-career scientists and engineers, particularly Associate Professors, to advance their research and professional development while addressing career stagnation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Integrated Spectrum Warfare
Contact for amount
Joint Electronic Attack and Compatibility Office
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant seeks innovative proposals from defense contractors and research institutions to develop advanced technologies that improve electronic warfare and spectrum operations for the military.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Combinatorics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides funding for research and collaborative events in combinatorial mathematics, targeting universities, nonprofit organizations, and individual researchers across the United States.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. universities to improve graduate education and research training in mathematical sciences, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, while fostering collaboration and mentorship for students and postdocs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Developmental Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on human development across the lifespan, encouraging innovative studies that explore cognitive, social, and emotional processes, particularly among diverse and underrepresented populations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: D.2 Astrophysics Data Analysis
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in utilizing publicly available NASA astrophysics data to generate new scientific insights and advance understanding in the field of astrophysics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Projects In Support Of Naval Aviation
Contact for amount
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity invites a wide range of organizations, including academic institutions and businesses, to propose innovative research and technology projects that enhance naval aviation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

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

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative supports researchers investigating human social behavior and its influences, encouraging innovative studies that address societal challenges and promote public engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education