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

Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics
$18,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research and development of statistical methods in social, behavioral, and economic sciences, supporting a range of applicants from doctoral students to established faculty at U.S. institutions.

Information and Statistics
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Research (Fiscal Year 2026)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative basic research in behavioral and social sciences to improve the Army's ability to develop and retain professional Soldiers, targeting universities, nonprofits, and commercial organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance
$9,000
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This competition invites university students to develop innovative aviation technologies that improve agricultural practices and address climate challenges, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and resilience in farming by 2035.

Science and Technology
Individuals
NEA Literature Fellowships: Prose, FY 2026
$50,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Arts)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2025

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support of up to $50,000 to published prose writers in the U.S. to help them focus on their writing, conduct research, and advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions:
$56,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports faculty research at predominantly undergraduate institutions, helping to enhance scholarly engagement and integrate research with undergraduate education.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Security and Preparedness
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides support for researchers studying global and national security issues, including conflict resolution and the impact of environmental stressors, to enhance understanding and develop innovative methodologies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Individuals
Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program
$84,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Indian Health Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2025

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations to help cover the costs of negotiating self-governance agreements for better control over their healthcare services.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Social Psychology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative supports researchers investigating human social behavior and its influences, encouraging innovative studies that address societal challenges and promote public engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards
$120,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for senior researchers in cultural anthropology to conduct innovative studies that deepen our understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$400,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for doctoral students in linguistics at U.S. higher education institutions to enhance their dissertation research through various research activities and interdisciplinary projects.

Science and Technology
Other
Accountable Institutions and Behavior
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how political and administrative systems affect public services and policy outcomes, targeting scholars and institutions in the social sciences.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
USAID Nepal Localization Annual Program Statement
Contact for amount
Agency for International Development (Nepal USAID-Kathmandu)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Nepal to empower them in leading their own development efforts across various sectors, including democracy, economic growth, health, education, and natural resource management.

Other
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Linguistics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers with a Ph.D. to conduct fundamental studies in linguistics, focusing on language properties and processing, while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and the documentation of endangered languages.

Humanities
Individuals
Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program
$180,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Indian Health Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2025

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations to prepare for managing their own health care programs and services.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support
$47,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to enhance oceanographic research facilities and equipment, improving data collection and operational efficiency in marine environments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2024: C.8 Lunar Data Analysis Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research using existing lunar data, enhancing our understanding of the Moon's geology, environment, and its role in space exploration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nuclear Data Interagency Working Group (NDIAWG) Research Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research institutions to advance nuclear data essential for improving fusion energy applications, reactor design, and waste management strategies.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Environmental System Science (ESS)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on terrestrial ecosystems, focusing on plant-soil-microbe interactions and the ecological challenges of coastal and degraded lands, aimed at universities, nonprofits, and private organizations in the U.S.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Atmospheric System Research (ASR)
$975,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers at domestic institutions to study atmospheric processes using data from the Department of Energy's ARM facility, with a focus on improving climate models and understanding critical environmental factors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits

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