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Grant opportunities from US federal government agencies including NSF, NIH, DOE, and more

FY25-OLS-Railroad Rights-of-Way and Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Information and Education Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Operation Lifesaver Inc. for national safety education initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and promoting safe behaviors around railroad crossings and rights-of-way.

Education
Exclusive - see details
Research Program Award (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for researchers in the neurosciences to pursue innovative, long-term projects while fostering mentorship and collaboration in the field.

Health
Nonprofits
NEI New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative early-career researchers in vision science who are pursuing groundbreaking projects that could significantly advance the field.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Interdisciplinary Research Networks to Advance Biomedical Research on Resilience and Health Optimization
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research networks that aim to enhance understanding and capacity for resilience and health optimization in the U.S. population, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Health
City or township governments
Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program
$475,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing technology-based training programs for healthcare providers to improve patient care and workforce capacity in underserved communities.

Health
State governments
Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary teams in advancing innovative genomic research and technologies to tackle significant biomedical challenges, welcoming a diverse range of eligible organizations and institutions.

Health
State governments
Toolkits for Dissemination of Genomic Technologies
$50,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to a wide range of organizations to create and share comprehensive toolkits that facilitate the adoption and implementation of genomic technologies in health-related research.

Health
City or township governments
LAUNCHing Leaders for Future U.S. Investments in Global Health Research (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. research institutions to train early career researchers through immersive experiences in low- and middle-income countries, fostering international collaboration to tackle global health challenges.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This program provides funding to higher education institutions to develop educational and research opportunities for undergraduate students in bioengineering and related STEM fields, encouraging them to pursue advanced degrees and careers in these areas.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY24-25 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program - National
$5,070,784,989
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides federal funding to states, tribal entities, and public agencies for projects that improve and expand intercity passenger rail infrastructure and services across the country.

Transportation
State governments
IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2027

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen biomedical research capabilities in specific U.S. states by supporting collaborations between research-intensive institutions and primarily undergraduate colleges, enhancing training and mentorship for faculty and students in the biomedical sciences.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Request for Information Trusted Partner Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This opportunity seeks academic institutions to partner with the U.S. Army in advancing research across various scientific and technical fields, focusing on collaboration to enhance military capabilities and innovation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF/CASIS Transport Phenomena Research at the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth
$400,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting innovative studies in transport phenomena and materials science aboard the International Space Station, with the goal of addressing challenges that benefit life on Earth.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Continuation of the Collaborative Islet Transplantation Registry (U01 Clinical Trial Not allowed)
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in collecting and analyzing data from clinical trials on islet transplantation for diabetes treatment, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among researchers and healthcare providers.

Health
State governments
Research Council of Finland (RCF) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative biomedical and behavioral research projects between U.S. institutions and Finnish researchers, focusing on areas like population health and disease prevention.

Health
State governments
Geospatial Intelligence Processing And Exploitation (Geopex)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and development of technologies that enhance geospatial intelligence capabilities, targeting organizations and companies involved in imagery analysis and geospatial data solutions.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pipeline Safety Research and Development Research Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for universities, nonprofits, and private companies to conduct research projects that improve pipeline safety through innovative technology and knowledge development.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Automated Processes For Knowledge Discovery And Information Retrieval
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2029

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. entities, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, in developing innovative technologies for analyzing and utilizing multi-source data to improve military decision-making and enhance national defense capabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
FY 2025 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated regional consortia that include educational institutions, government entities, and industry partners to advance critical technologies and foster economic growth in their areas.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Continuation of the Cardiovascular Repository for-Type 1 Diabetes (CARE-T1D) Consortium U01 (Open Competition)- Research
$4,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports diverse organizations in conducting innovative research to better understand and address cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 1 diabetes.

Health
Private institutions of higher education

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