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DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Fellow and Resident Option
$6,720,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers and medical residents conducting impactful cancer research relevant to military health, with a focus on improving the quality of life for service members and their families.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Scholar Option
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career cancer researchers who are independent investigators, providing them with resources and mentorship to advance impactful cancer research relevant to military health.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska-SEDS-AK
$900,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ANA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to Alaska Native tribes and organizations for community-specific projects that enhance self-sufficiency through social, economic, and governance development.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
$324,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to fire departments and organizations to hire firefighters and improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ensuring better emergency response and safety standards.

Workforce Development
County governments
Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP) Grant Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to fire departments and nonprofit organizations for fire prevention initiatives and firefighter health and safety research projects across the United States.

Safety
County governments
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
$14,042,621
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, port authorities, and private operators in developing marine transportation projects that provide efficient alternatives to congested land-based systems.

Transportation
State governments
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research consortia focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases through collaborative, patient-centered clinical studies involving multiple institutions and patient advocacy groups.

Health
State governments
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Kyrgyz nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in fostering entrepreneurship and strengthening commercial ties with U.S. businesses to promote economic development in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program
$50,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals from the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic to enhance STEM education and resources in Kyrgyzstan, addressing barriers to innovation and economic growth.

Education
Individuals
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research capacity and collaboration in STEM fields for eligible institutions in designated U.S. states and territories, focusing on building sustainable research networks and workforce development.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance workforce development by offering hands-on learning opportunities in emerging technology fields for individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based institutions and organizations to develop and sustain advanced cyberinfrastructure that enhances research and education across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education