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

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FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NSF Condensed Matter and Materials Theory
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Chemical Evolution of the Solid Earth and Volcanology
$18,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
BRAIN Initiative: Optimization of Instrumentation and Device Technologies for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that develop new technologies for recording and modulating neural activity, aimed at enhancing our understanding of the nervous system through live-animal experimentation.

Education
State governments
EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIDCR Drug, Biologic, Device and/or Procedure Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2028

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of organizations in planning and conducting clinical trials focused on improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health interventions.

Health
State governments
FY 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

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.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2023

This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary research teams in the U.S. working on complex biomedical questions, with a focus on advancing foundational biological processes and addressing critical health issues.

Health
State governments
Advanced Manufacturing
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers and innovators to develop advanced manufacturing technologies that enhance American manufacturing capabilities and support national prosperity and security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research consortia focused on understanding the brain and body mechanisms involved in excessive alcohol use and Alcohol Use Disorder, aiming to improve prevention and intervention strategies.

Health
State governments
NHLBI TOPMed: Omics Phenotypes of Heart, Lung, and Blood Disorders (X01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides researchers access to advanced omics technologies for studying heart, lung, and blood disorders, focusing on enhancing understanding of these diseases through high-quality biospecimens and data sharing.

Health
State governments
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Special Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116J
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance education through artificial intelligence, promote civil discourse, reform accreditation processes, and create high-quality short-term programs.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BRAIN Initiative: Reagent Resources for Brain Cell Type-Specific Access to Broaden Distribution of Enabling Technologies for Neuroscience (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2027

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. institutions, particularly those historically underfunded, to produce and distribute specialized tools for neuroscience research focused on specific brain cell types.

Education
State governments
NIAID Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
$698,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2023

This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral researchers with clinical doctorate degrees in transitioning to independent faculty positions while leading their own clinical trials in biomedical research.

Health
State governments
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding and support for early-career researchers in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences to gain the skills and experience needed to become independent investigators, without leading their own clinical trials.

Education
State governments
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports summer research education programs for high school and undergraduate students, as well as science teachers, to enhance their knowledge and skills in Alzheimerโ€™s Disease and related dementias research.

Health
State governments
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. educational institutions to offer summer research experiences to K-14 teachers, enhancing their knowledge in engineering and computer science while developing classroom materials linked to their research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Engineering of Biomedical Systems
$10,400,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative engineering solutions that improve our understanding of biological systems and enhance medical diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare delivery.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses