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Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) - Development
$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 minority-serving institutions in developing innovative products and systems that improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, particularly those with the greatest support needs.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fluid Dynamics
$9,175,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

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.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

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.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

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.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Media Projects
$700,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

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.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Individuals
NINR Mentoring Resources and Activities
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

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.

Health
County governments
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant (NRSA)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

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.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
State governments
NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award
$3,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Global Health
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy)
Federal

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.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

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.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Physical Oceanography
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program FY 2026
$999,999
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This 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.

Youth
Nonprofits