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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support infrastructure and technology projects that enhance the competitiveness of Pennsylvania's businesses and workforce through collaboration between public entities and academic institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FFAR Fellows Program
$148,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bulgaria)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Bulgaria, aimed at strengthening ties between alumni and the U.S. government while promoting American values and innovation.

International Development
Individuals
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 25, 2024

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to improve STEM education through innovative teaching methods, faculty development, and institutional reforms.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement advanced AI technologies that drive scientific discovery and innovation in energy, environment, and national security.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program
$700,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to facilitate mentorship and training for international music industry professionals, enhancing their collaboration with American counterparts and promoting cultural exchange.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY 2026 American Film Showcase
$1,540,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to promote American film and media through international cultural exchanges and professional development programs.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program
$3,180,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to graduate institutions in certain U.S. jurisdictions to help recruit and fund talented STEM students who received Honorable Mentions from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Health Science Futures Mission Office Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative health research and development projects that aim to create groundbreaking technologies and solutions to improve human health, targeting a wide range of organizations including academic institutions and for-profit companies.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Health and Function
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions in providing advanced research training for individuals with doctoral degrees, particularly those with disabilities, to enhance the field of disability and rehabilitation research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
BJA FY25 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Training and Technical Assistance Program
$700,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides support to organizations that assist state and local correctional facilities in implementing effective substance use treatment and aftercare programs for incarcerated individuals.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program
$900,000
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alaska-based organizations and school districts to create after-school and community learning programs that enhance academic achievement and personal development for students in high-poverty and low-performing schools.

Education
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship)
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions to create leadership development programs for young African leaders, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa.

International Development
Nonprofits
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
$19,999,999
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, non-profits, and research consortia to develop or enhance critical research infrastructure projects that advance science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses