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Dual-Use University Accelerator Challenge
$500,000
Defense Innovation Unit
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant supports early-stage university-affiliated startups developing dual-use technologies that can benefit both commercial markets and the Department of Defense, providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help them engage with defense opportunities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public Scholars
$60,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individual authors, including academics and journalists, in creating well-researched nonfiction books for a general audience, particularly those exploring themes related to American history and culture.

Humanities
Individuals
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kuwait)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Kuwaiti non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals to create projects that strengthen cultural and educational ties between the United States and Kuwait.

Arts
Individuals
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to minority-serving institutions to enhance their research capabilities and develop a diverse workforce in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Grant
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and HazardoU.S. Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that train instructors to educate hazardous materials employees on safe handling and transportation practices.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 TAG Awards
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and HazardoU.S. Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local communities and groups to improve public understanding and engagement in pipeline safety and infrastructure issues.

Community Development
City or township governments
FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant
$500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and HazardoU.S. Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide training for local emergency responders dealing with hazardous materials in rail transportation, ensuring safety and preparedness in their communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program
$150,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to foster collaborative research partnerships with industry and government, focusing on innovative solutions to critical national challenges while developing a skilled workforce in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Leveraging Nursing Research to Advance Healthy School Environments for All
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting research to improve health and educational outcomes for youth by creating healthier school environments.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Office of Elementary Secondary Education; Overview Information: Race to the Top Fund (ARRA) CFDA 84.395
$4,350,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to states to implement innovative education reforms that improve student achievement, enhance teacher effectiveness, and support struggling schools.

Education
State governments
Program Year 2025 Funding Allotments and Application Instructions for the WIOA Section 166 Indian and Native American Programs Grantees
$5,998,062
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding provides financial support for workforce development and employment training services aimed at low-income Native American adults and youth across the United States.

Employment Labor and Training
Native American tribal organizations
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Project to Support Americas Families and Educators (Project SAFE) Grant Program Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.184N
$3,200,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to local educational agencies to implement strategies that enhance student safety and well-being by preventing the spread of COVID-19 in schools.

Education
Exclusive - see details
Strengthening the Cyberinfrastructure Professionals Ecosystem (SCIPE)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance the skills and integration of Cyberinfrastructure Professionals in research, supporting initiatives that improve access to advanced computing resources and training in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel
$3,750,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop doctoral programs that train leaders in special education and early intervention, addressing the shortage of qualified administrators for services supporting children with disabilities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter Schools Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations looking to establish or expand high-quality charter schools in states without an active Charter Schools Program State Entity grant.

Education
Individuals
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter Schools Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for The Opening of New Charter Schools
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations to develop and open new high-quality charter schools in states without existing Charter Schools Program grants, enhancing educational options for families and students.

Education
Individuals
FY 2025 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and HazardoU.S. Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit higher education institutions in the U.S. to conduct research that improves pipeline safety while engaging students in innovative projects.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions, ALN 84.325M
$350,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to prepare students at historically Black colleges, tribal colleges, and other minority-serving institutions for careers in special education and related services, addressing the need for qualified professionals to support children with disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Program: Technical Assistance for Parent Training and Information Centers, ALN 84.235G
$300,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations to improve access to vocational rehabilitation and independent living services for individuals with disabilities and their families, particularly those from underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits