Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal
Explore 3,113 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Apr 13, 2026
Date Added
Sep 8, 2025
This funding opportunity supports minority-serving institutions in developing innovative products and systems that improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, particularly those with the greatest support needs.
Application Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Date Added
Jul 12, 2025
This funding opportunity supports innovative and urgent Earth Science research projects that require quick responses to unforeseen events or emerging scientific opportunities, primarily for U.S.-based institutions.
Application Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Date Added
Jul 15, 2025
This program provides funding for engineering faculty at U.S. higher education institutions to conduct foundational research on the education and professional development of engineers, particularly those new to education research.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 3, 2025
This program provides funding for researchers to explore and advance the science of fluid dynamics, focusing on innovative methods and applications that can benefit society and industry.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 24, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.
Application Deadline
May 29, 2028
Date Added
May 20, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for biomedical research projects at U.S. institutions that serve underserved communities and have limited NIH funding, with a focus on enhancing student involvement and research capacity.
Application Deadline
Jun 25, 2026
Date Added
Jan 27, 2025
This funding opportunity supports the creation and distribution of engaging media projects, such as films and podcasts, that explore humanities themes and reach broad public audiences.
Application Deadline
Jun 10, 2026
Date Added
Mar 5, 2026
This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.
Application Deadline
Aug 7, 2028
Date Added
Aug 7, 2024
This funding opportunity supports researchers focused on enhancing knowledge and practices in security cooperation and irregular warfare, aiming to improve allied and partner security capabilities while ensuring public access to their findings.
Application Deadline
Apr 27, 2026
Date Added
May 29, 2025
This funding opportunity supports projects that provide mentoring and career development for nurse scientists to enhance their professional growth and increase the number of nurse researchers with NIH-funded projects.
Application Deadline
May 15, 2026
Date Added
Dec 12, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. academic institutions for training postdoctoral researchers in primary care research, focusing on improving healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes.
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2029
Date Added
Apr 15, 2025
This grant invites innovative research proposals from organizations and companies focused on developing advanced technologies to enhance U.S. air combat capabilities and ensure air dominance.
Application Deadline
Jul 24, 2026
Date Added
Dec 15, 2025
This funding opportunity supports innovative engineering researchers at U.S. universities to pursue groundbreaking projects that address national challenges and advance new technologies.
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Date Added
May 22, 2025
This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting innovative studies related to Antarctica that do not require field support from the U.S. Antarctic Program, focusing on theoretical, modeling, and laboratory-based projects.
Application Deadline
Feb 26, 2027
Date Added
Dec 17, 2024
This funding opportunity supports early career researchers in genomics, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to establish independent research careers through innovative projects that advance the field of genomic sciences.
Application Deadline
Feb 14, 2027
Date Added
Mar 6, 2026
This funding opportunity is designed for organizations to implement health initiatives that strengthen global health systems and promote self-reliance in partnership with the U.S. government and foreign nations.
Application Deadline
Oct 14, 2030
Date Added
Mar 7, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.
Application Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Date Added
Mar 5, 2025
This funding opportunity supports innovative research in ocean sciences, inviting universities and nonprofit organizations to explore ocean processes and their impact on climate and ecosystems.
Application Deadline
May 5, 2026
Date Added
Mar 9, 2026
This grant provides funding for projects that utilize aerial LiDAR technology to improve snowpack monitoring and water supply forecasts in the Western United States, targeting a variety of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and non-profits.
Application Deadline
May 26, 2026
Date Added
Mar 27, 2026
This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to facilitate high school student exchanges that promote global understanding and leadership between the United States and strategically important partner countries.


