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Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Explore 4,577 grant opportunities available for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research aimed at improving rural health outcomes by analyzing urgent health issues and policies affecting rural communities across the United States.

Health
State governments
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry, with the chance to win funding and internships with NASA.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Feeder of the Future Prize
$8,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Electricity)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition provides $100,000 in funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative electric power distribution systems that can adapt to modern energy challenges in rural, suburban, and urban settings.

Energy
Individuals
Solar District Cup
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites multidisciplinary student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to design and model innovative solar energy systems for specific districts or campuses, fostering real-world learning and skills in renewable energy development.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Complement-ARIE NAMs Reduction to Practice Challenge
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to teams developing innovative, non-animal research methods that improve the relevance and accuracy of biomedical and toxicity testing.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge
$3,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
2025 "$100,000 Start an SUD Startup" Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to support the formation of early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
The Emerson License to Flow Challenge
$20,000
Emerson
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This challenge invites engineers and materials innovators worldwide to create a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant lining for flow meters used in harsh industrial environments, with the potential for significant monetary awards and collaboration opportunities with a leading automation company.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Oligonucleotide Toxicity (OligoTox) Open Data Challenge
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant encourages researchers and organizations to create and share high-quality datasets that improve the understanding and prediction of toxicity in oligonucleotide therapeutics, particularly using human-based testing methods.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
NASA Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Competition
$7,000
National Institute of Aerospace
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. college and university students to develop innovative aerospace system concepts addressing specific challenges related to lunar and Mars exploration, with opportunities for funding and presentation at a major aerospace forum.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 U.S.-based teams and entities to develop innovative delivery technologies for genome editing, focusing on improving treatment options for various diseases, particularly those affecting hard-to-reach tissues and the brain.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Affordable Tools to Find and Mark Underwater Explosive Ordnance
$20,000
UNDP
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that will deliver tailored technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. to improve primary health care delivery and operational efficiency.

Health
State governments
Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary research centers focused on understanding the structures of molecules related to HIV and other infectious diseases, aiming to foster innovative diagnostics and treatments through collaborative scientific efforts.

Health
State governments
Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program
$110,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that will offer technical assistance to improve healthcare quality and delivery in rural health clinics across the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program
$10,000
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for early-career researchers to explore the role of aquatic foods in sustainable food systems, focusing on climate resilience, equity, and nutrition.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nasa Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities Fall 2026 (NSTGRO26)
$84,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This fellowship program provides funding for graduate students in the U.S. to conduct research in space technology that aligns with NASA's development priorities, including opportunities for collaboration with NASA researchers.

Science and Technology
Individuals
University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A355 Research and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships among U.S. universities to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for pressing transportation challenges, focusing on areas like mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience.

Transportation
Private institutions of higher education
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits

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