Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal
Explore 3,113 grant opportunities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


