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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Federal

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Research in the Formation of Engineers
$5,600,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and innovative projects aimed at improving the professional development and inclusivity of engineers, particularly focusing on underrepresented groups and the integration of emerging technologies in engineering education.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Faculty Catalyst Awards
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career faculty members transitioning from postdoctoral fellowships to tenure-track positions, supporting their research and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions
$56,000,000
NSF (National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports faculty-led research projects and collaborative experiences at predominantly undergraduate institutions, enhancing research capacity and student engagement in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biological Oceanography
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying marine ecosystems, including oceans and Great Lakes, to advance knowledge in biological oceanography and marine ecology.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BJA FY25 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Training Curriculum for New Corrections Staff
$1,750,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to develop a standardized training curriculum for new corrections staff to effectively prevent and respond to sexual abuse and harassment in various confinement facilities across the country.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research on Current Topics in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Related Dementias (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research projects aimed at improving the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, particularly focusing on underserved populations and health disparities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research on Current Topics in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Related Dementias (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, inviting applications from a wide range of institutions and researchers.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Laboratory Twinning: Genome Sequence Analysis as a Tool Investigating an Alleged Biological Weapons Attack
$480,000
US Department of State (Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help laboratories in Latin America improve their capabilities in analyzing genome sequences to investigate potential biological weapons attacks.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports universities and other eligible organizations in developing cybersecurity solutions to protect energy infrastructure from cyber threats over a five-year period.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Laboratory Twinning: Genome Sequence Analysis as a Tool Investigating an Alleged Biological Weapons Attack
$480,000
US Department of State (Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides resources to enhance the genome sequencing capabilities of laboratories in Latin America to investigate potential biological weapons attacks.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Countering Information Manipulation Following Investigations of Suspected Biological Attacks
$150,000
US Department of State (Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to combat misinformation during investigations of suspected biological attacks, helping various stakeholders effectively manage information and maintain the credibility of their efforts.

Safety
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fellowships Open Book Program
$6,600
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides nonprofit publishers and accredited nonprofit higher education institutions in the U.S. with financial support to create open-access digital editions of academic books based on research funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Statistics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers and teams to develop and apply advanced statistical theories and methods that address uncertainty in scientific and engineering fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Archaeometry
$700,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers to develop and improve scientific techniques used in anthropology, particularly those that analyze archaeological materials and support laboratories offering these services.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nursing Home Staffing Campaign
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Medicare ; Medicaid Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 7, 2025

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This initiative provides financial incentives to nonprofit nursing organizations and educational institutions to recruit and retain registered nurses in nursing homes across the U.S. to improve care quality and compliance.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Community College Initiative Program
$5,625,000
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This program provides funding to U.S. community colleges to host emerging foreign leaders for an academic year, helping them develop professional skills and cultural understanding while addressing global workforce needs.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2024: A.52 Advanced Component Technology
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of organizations in developing advanced component technologies that are essential for NASA's space and Earth science missions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize 2025–2027
$250,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition invites teams of students from U.S. educational institutions to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for producing and processing algal biofuels and bioproducts, with a total of $250,000 in prizes available.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Smart and Connected Communities
$23,260,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to conduct innovative research that integrates smart technologies into communities, enhancing quality of life and addressing local challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
UPLIFT Climate and Environmental Community Action Grant
$2,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2025

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partnerships between community-based nonprofits and higher education institutions to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental challenges and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education