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FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program
$4,300,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This grant provides funding for a program that supports young leaders from Southeast Asia to participate in academic institutes in the U.S., focusing on leadership development and collaboration in key areas like economic prosperity and peace.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES25: F.6 Science Activation Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in creating engaging science communication initiatives that make NASA's scientific discoveries accessible to diverse audiences, particularly underrepresented groups.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 2026 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create immersive language learning programs for American high school students, enhancing their proficiency in critical foreign languages through overseas and virtual experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems
$2,470,673
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant supports innovative research in communication, circuit, and sensing technologies to develop advanced systems that address societal challenges in areas like healthcare, environmental monitoring, and intelligent transportation.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$249,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports dentist scientists with both clinical dental and research doctoral degrees, helping them transition from mentored postdoctoral training to independent research careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

Health
Individuals
NDEP STEM Open NFO
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative STEM education and workforce development initiatives aimed at enhancing national security by cultivating a skilled technical workforce, particularly for underrepresented groups and military-connected individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations in studying the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and health outcomes, aiming to improve prevention strategies for alcohol use disorders.

Health
State governments
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for the development of innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological research, targeting universities, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations involved in biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator Program
$14,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deploy English language professionals worldwide, enhancing English instruction and promoting U.S. educational values and diplomacy.

Education
Nonprofits
Prize for Resilient Grid Innovation
$225,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $2.5 million to support partnerships among utilities, energy sector partners, and tech developers to improve data management and resilience in the electric grid.

Energy
State governments
Automated Processes For Knowledge Discovery And Information Retrieval
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2029

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. entities, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, in developing innovative technologies for analyzing and utilizing multi-source data to improve military decision-making and enhance national defense capabilities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cognitive Neuroscience
$225,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers investigating the neural mechanisms of human cognition, encouraging innovative studies that combine physiological data with behavioral analysis to enhance our understanding of processes like memory, decision-making, and emotion.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research projects between institutions in eligible jurisdictions to strengthen STEM research infrastructure and promote workforce development.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: National Facilities
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to research organizations for the operation of specialized national facilities that offer advanced scientific instruments and resources to support diverse research and educational initiatives across various scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Foundations for Digital Twins as Catalyzers of Biomedical Technological Innovation
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions in advancing interdisciplinary research to develop digital twins and synthetic human models that can transform healthcare applications and regulatory science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Early Career Research Program (ECRP)
$2,750,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This program provides funding to exceptional early-career scientists at U.S. academic institutions and national laboratories to support innovative research in various energy-related scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education