Federal Grants

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. higher education and nonprofit organizations previously designated as Coral Reef Research Centers to establish institutes that will enhance research, monitoring, and management of coral reef ecosystems in the Atlantic and Pacific regions.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers affiliated with U.S. institutions to study the effects of smoke and pyrocumulonimbus clouds on the atmosphere and climate.

FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement - Observations aims to fund innovative research projects that develop and enhance sensor and observation technologies to improve the accuracy and reliability of weather forecasts, particularly in high-impact weather scenarios.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects aimed at understanding the neurological and mental health effects of chronic illnesses linked to infections, such as Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome, encouraging studies that explore their underlying mechanisms.

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that develop and test new technologies for large-scale carbon storage, targeting organizations and researchers focused on advancing carbon capture and storage solutions to help achieve U.S. decarbonization goals.

The "FY25 Ocean Acidification Coastal Research: Uniting Investigations and Shipboard Experiments (OA CRUISE)" grant aims to fund projects that enhance coastal research on ocean acidification, particularly in relation to the upcoming East Coast Ocean Acidification Cruise (ECOA-4) in summer 2026, focusing on the impacts of ocean chemistry changes on marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

The "Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education" grant provides funding to enhance humanities education for underserved student populations at small colleges and universities, supporting projects that improve teaching and learning outcomes in the humanities.

Grant Title: Towards a Better Understanding of the Neurological Effects of Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) aims to support research on the neurological and mental health impacts of chronic illnesses triggered by infections, such as post-COVID conditions and myalgic encephalomyelitis, focusing on their underlying mechanisms and potential treatments.

FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement - Testbeds aims to fund projects that advance applied weather research and improve forecasting tools for severe weather hazards by collaborating with NOAA's testbeds to ensure practical application in real-world forecasting operations.

FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support aims to enhance the development and efficiency of U.S. aquaculture businesses by funding projects that address critical business needs and promote partnerships between researchers, industry stakeholders, and Sea Grant extension personnel.

This grant provides funding to states with a federally-facilitated health exchange to modernize their Essential Health Benefits plans, ensuring they better address healthcare access, equity, and advancements in medical care.

FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement - Subseasonal to Seasonal: This grant aims to fund projects that enhance weather, water, and earth system forecasting and observations on a subseasonal to seasonal scale, with a focus on improving predictive models and data assimilation techniques, particularly through innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC): This grant program, managed by USAID, aims to fund collaborative research projects between Israeli and MENA region partners to address shared challenges, particularly in food security, and promote lasting peace through applied scientific research and technological development.

Grant Title: Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor Pathway to Deployment - This grant aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced small modular reactor technologies in the U.S. by providing funding to teams that demonstrate a clear plan for building and operating these reactors, thereby enhancing energy security and supporting clean energy goals.

Grant Title: Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging, Including Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (D and E Centers) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) aims to support interdisciplinary research centers that focus on the social science aspects of aging, particularly related to health disparities, economic impacts, and caregiving for dementia, while fostering collaboration among diverse scholars and institutions.

The FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund - Save America's Treasures Collection Grants provide financial support for the preservation and conservation of nationally significant collections held by museums, libraries, and other institutions, requiring a dollar-for-dollar match and compliance with federal preservation standards.

The 2025 Young Trilateral Leaders Network (YTL) eSports Competition grant aims to fund a program that fosters collaboration among young leaders from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan through an eSports tournament, while also providing training in essential skills and promoting social good in the gaming community.

The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) provides grants to nonprofit organizations for acquiring land and developing infrastructure to support self-help homeownership programs for low-income families, who contribute labor to reduce housing costs.

The "Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy (IGNIITE) 2025" grant aims to support early-career scientists and engineers in developing innovative energy technologies that address urgent challenges and enhance U.S. leadership in the energy sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on community development and affordable housing in underserved urban areas across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.