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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions in enhancing their STEM education and research capabilities to benefit Native students and communities.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Applied Mathematics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers in mathematics who are working on innovative solutions to scientific and engineering challenges, while also promoting the training of emerging applied mathematicians.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Data Sharing for Demographic Research Infrastructure Program
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a single organization to manage and enhance a national data repository that archives and shares demographic research datasets, ensuring accessibility and compliance with data sharing standards.

Health
State governments
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports long-term research projects in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science, specifically for U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that have already collected at least six years of core data.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program
$2,736,259
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 supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to engage international audiences on key policy issues through expert-led programs focused on America First priorities.

International Development
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Systems and People (ISP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research that improves the design and resilience of critical infrastructure systems to better protect communities from various disruptions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Targeted Genome Editor Delivery (TARGETED) Challenge
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to researchers and innovators developing advanced delivery systems for genome editing technologies, particularly targeting hard-to-reach tissues and overcoming barriers like the blood-brain barrier.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Spurring Projects To Advance Energy Research And Knowledge Swiftly (SPARKS)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Nov 9, 2023

This funding opportunity supports innovative energy research projects that have the potential to significantly transform energy technologies, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2018

This program provides funding for researchers exploring the behavior of materials and structures under various conditions, focusing on innovative approaches in mechanics, computational methods, and experimental techniques.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative oceanographic technologies and improve interdisciplinary collaboration in ocean science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026
$8,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based universities to establish a center focused on advancing ocean and coastal mapping technologies and education in partnership with NOAA.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
$180,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support for U.S. college and university faculty to mentor graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in geologic mapping projects that enhance the nation's geological knowledge and data resources.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. organizations capable of handling classified information to develop and enhance security measures for AI systems used in military applications, focusing on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in battlefield technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Biophotonics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This funding opportunity supports innovative engineering research that combines photonics with biology and medicine to develop advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Environmental Sustainability
$7,066,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative engineering solutions that promote environmental sustainability and balance human needs with ecological preservation, while also involving graduate students and addressing social and economic factors.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Correctness for Scientific Computing Systems
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in developing verified correctness for high-performance scientific computing systems, ensuring reliable and accurate scientific simulations and analyses.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OIA Maintenance Assistance Program 2026
$4,375,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in U.S. territories and freely associated states for infrastructure maintenance and capacity-building projects that enhance public services and support economic development.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) 24-01
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 31, 2029

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant invites industry and academic researchers to propose innovative solutions that enhance homeland security across various mission areas, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and public safety.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses