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

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NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that inspire pre-college students to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences, through engaging activities in both classroom and informal settings.

Education
State governments
Solar, Heliospheric, and INterplanetary Environment
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that explore how the Sun affects the Earth's environment, targeting U.S. institutions and encouraging participation from early-career scientists and underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Aerial Layer Networking & Transmission Technologies
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2027

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative research and development of advanced aerial networking technologies for private companies, small businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to improve the U.S. Air Force's communication and connectivity capabilities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and programs that align with NOAA's strategic goals, targeting researchers, educators, and organizations focused on oceanic and atmospheric research.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Digital Newspaper Program
$325,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for the digitization and preservation of historically significant American newspapers, ensuring free public access to these vital resources.

Humanities
State governments
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based entities to develop and operate pilot projects that recover critical minerals and materials from industrial waste, reducing reliance on foreign imports and enhancing domestic supply chain security.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
$3,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This program provides funding to federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, as well as Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, to improve STEM education, research capacity, and career pathways for Native populations.

Science and Technology
Native American tribal organizations
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ROSES 2025: A.7 Water Quality Applications
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and technology development focused on improving water quality applications, targeting a wide range of organizations including government, private, and non-profit entities involved in environmental science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to conduct long-term studies in environmental biology, focusing on critical ecological and evolutionary questions that require extensive data collection over time.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Center on Child Maltreatment Fatality Data Practices and Reporting
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including state and local governments and nonprofits, to improve the collection and reporting of data on child maltreatment fatalities, ultimately aiming to enhance child welfare systems and prevent future tragedies.

Information and Statistics
State governments
Infrastructure Systems and People (ISP)
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National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research that improves the design, resilience, and sustainability of infrastructure systems critical to public health and safety, particularly in response to natural disasters and other disruptions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Science of Organizations
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2024

This grant supports researchers from various fields to conduct scientific studies that improve our understanding of how organizations operate and evolve, ultimately benefiting business leaders and policymakers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that develop new tools and technologies to advance biomedical research, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

Health
State governments
Spurring Projects To Advance Energy Research And Knowledge Swiftly (SPARKS)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Nov 9, 2023

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at developing transformative energy technologies that can significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers focused on advancing the understanding and methods related to the behavior of materials and structures under various forces, encouraging innovative approaches in experimental, theoretical, and computational mechanics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Hispanic-Serving Institutions to improve STEM education and student experiences for Hispanic and underrepresented students through innovative programs and necessary equipment.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technological advancements in ocean sciences, inviting proposals from individuals and organizations to improve instrumentation and capabilities for marine research.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Mentored Career Transition Award for Intramural Fellows (K22 Clinical Trials 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 20, 2023

This grant provides funding and mentorship to help postdoctoral fellows in the NIMH Division of Intramural Programs transition to tenure-track faculty positions at U.S. institutions while supporting their independent research initiatives.

Health
State governments
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$22,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions with doctoral programs in health professions to enhance their research capabilities and address health disparities through collaborative research projects.

Health
Private institutions of higher education