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Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career faculty at underfunded institutions in the mathematical and physical sciences to help them establish research programs and mentor students from underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO PDS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Burkina Faso, targeting not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in community development and exchange programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers developing intelligent systems that improve human interaction and collaboration in dynamic environments, focusing on safety and well-being in areas like elder care and disaster response.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding for educational and research initiatives in Earth sciences, targeting undergraduate students, early-career researchers, and faculty to promote diversity and broaden participation in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
VA Community Engagement Award
$10,000
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations that create innovative outreach programs to help underserved Veterans and their families access essential services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program
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National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance and develop research infrastructure in the mathematical sciences, supporting projects that promote collaboration, training, and broad participation across the U.S. mathematical community.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state entities, universities, and colleges to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and improve workforce skills.

Business and Commerce
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development of advanced transportation technologies, prioritizing projects that improve vehicle efficiency and battery technology while benefiting underserved communities across the U.S.

Energy
Nonprofits
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS)
$250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty in the mathematical and physical sciences at institutions with lower NSF funding levels, helping them establish research programs and promote diversity in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
$150,000
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that help entrepreneurs in underserved areas by providing cash prizes to develop innovative solutions that enhance local business ecosystems.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Career Skills Training Program
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit partnerships between industry and labor organizations to train individuals in energy efficiency technologies, helping them gain certifications and secure good jobs, particularly in underserved communities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rare Disease AI/ML for Precision Integrated Diagnostics (RAPID)
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Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides funding to research teams, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare organizations to develop innovative AI and machine learning solutions that improve the diagnosis of rare diseases, ultimately reducing diagnostic delays and enhancing patient care.

Health
Unrestricted
Women in CHIPS Initiative
$493,339
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of a professional network and training programs to empower women in the semiconductor industry, enhancing their career growth and leadership roles.

Women & Girl Services
State governments
Multi-Project Video Production Services
$200,000
U.S. Department of JU.S.tice (National Institute of Corrections)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for ongoing video production services that enhance the National Institute of Corrections' initiatives aimed at improving training and policy development for correctional institutions.

Workforce Development
Unrestricted
Forecasted: Improving Working Conditions in the Processing of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (E-Waste)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This initiative seeks insights and recommendations from stakeholders to improve labor conditions and address exploitation in the global E-waste processing sector.

Workforce Development
Unrestricted
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
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program NOFO
$2,250,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2025

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal communities for planning and designing transportation infrastructure projects to help them qualify for federal funding.

Workforce Development
State governments
Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants (T03)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports academic and non-academic organizations in developing training programs for future professionals in occupational safety and health to address workplace health challenges.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education