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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale, interdisciplinary pain research projects at eligible institutions, focusing on innovative studies related to various types of pain while promoting student involvement and collaboration with other research entities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NASS Research Grants & Traveling Fellowship Opportunities
$100,000
North American Spine Society
Private

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports spine-related research projects and fellowships for qualified investigators at various career stages, aiming to improve patient care and advance scientific understanding in spine health.

Health
Nonprofits
The Research on Research Security Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives that enhance the understanding of security threats in academic and scientific environments, targeting institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit entities capable of conducting rigorous studies in this emerging field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ZAA Conservation Initiatives Grants
$5,000
Zoological Association of America
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation projects focused on protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly for lesser-known species, through research and community-led initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and improve the processes of scientific discovery, communication, and its impact on society, with a focus on innovative and transformative approaches.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ROSES25: C.12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research and development in artificial intelligence technologies to advance NASA's exploration and scientific missions on the Moon and Mars, targeting U.S.-based institutions and international collaborations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to minority-serving institutions to enhance their research capabilities and develop a diverse workforce in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities, non-profits, and government entities for developing and managing regional coastal observing systems that enhance ocean and Great Lakes data collection and decision-making.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in advancing research and commercialization of microelectronics and related technologies to strengthen domestic innovation and supply chains.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers at U.S.-based institutions to conduct innovative studies that enhance our understanding of planetary science and the solar system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BRAIN Initiative: Production and distribution facilities for brain cell type-specific access reagents (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of facilities that will produce and distribute specialized brain cell access tools for neuroscience research, enabling scientists to better study and manipulate specific brain cell types.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2028

Date Added

Jul 27, 2023

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve medical and human performance capabilities for military personnel, focusing on innovative solutions for Special Operations Forces in challenging environments.

Health
Nonprofits
Engineering for Civil Infrastructure
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2018

This funding initiative provides support for researchers in civil engineering to develop innovative solutions that enhance the sustainability and resilience of the nation’s infrastructure systems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Burn Center/Hospital Program
Contact for amount
Firefighters Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides financial support to organizations for the treatment of burn victims and the purchase of necessary equipment to enhance care and safety in burn centers and hospitals across the nation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Technologies and Methods to Improve Marine Mammal Stock Assessments and Mitigate Impacts
$75,000
Marine Mammal Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innovation
$225,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams, including utilities and tech developers, to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience and integration of the electric grid, particularly in the face of uncertainties and extreme weather events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses