Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024. Purpose of Program: The SEED program, authorized under section 2242 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 6672), provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators. These grants will allow eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.423A.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to improve food security, nutrition, and education for children, particularly girls, in select developing countries through school feeding programs and related initiatives.

This program provides funding to early-career faculty at underrepresented institutions in the mathematical and physical sciences to help them establish research programs and prepare for future NSF proposals.

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to improve education in food, agriculture, and related sciences, with a focus on enhancing curricula, attracting diverse students, and fostering collaboration among institutions.

This program provides funding to eligible educational institutions in Alaska and Hawaii to enhance education, research, and community development in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with a focus on supporting underrepresented students and promoting sustainable practices.

This program provides funding to research institutions and universities for developing superior potato varieties that improve pest resistance, resource efficiency, and market competitiveness, benefiting the U.S. potato industry.

This grant provides funding to support projects that retain qualified Native American educators in schools serving high proportions of Native students, promoting leadership roles and culturally relevant educational environments.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in conducting research on the value and impact of the humanities, including topics like public perception, education, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This program provides funding to Hispanic-Serving Institutions to improve educational and community development initiatives in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with a focus on supporting underrepresented students and enhancing workforce readiness.

This program provides funding to local governments, utilities, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to develop sustainable energy projects that lower electricity costs and improve energy efficiency.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve agricultural sustainability and productivity by integrating genetics, environmental data, and advanced analytics, targeting universities, research institutions, and private organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and NGOs focused on strengthening democratic governance, combating corruption, and enhancing civil society engagement in Costa Rica.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to review wrongful convictions and improve the integrity of the criminal justice system, particularly in underserved rural areas.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in developing and promoting effective alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in agriculture and related industries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations to implement innovative programs that enhance public safety and improve the justice system through training, community engagement, and evidence-based practices.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10 million for U.S. colleges and universities to develop innovative projects that improve sustainable agriculture, enhance food security, and support rural economies while engaging underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and companies, to develop innovative technologies that enhance plant engineering for sustainable energy and bioenergy production.

This program provides funding to accredited colleges and universities in U.S. insular areas to improve their distance education capabilities in food and agricultural sciences.

This grant provides funding for postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds to receive training in translational research focused on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, enhancing their skills in interdisciplinary science and addressing health disparities.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at understanding and preventing violence against women, targeting diverse populations and underserved communities, with awards available for state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.