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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infant & Toddler Care: Operating Support
$60,000
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and school-based childcare programs in Kosciusko and Whitley Counties, Indiana, to improve care and access for children ages 0โ€“3.

Education
Nonprofits
AAUW Community Action Grants
$75,000
American Association of University Women
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and educational institutions in the U.S. that create innovative programs to empower K-12 girls, particularly from underrepresented communities, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program (UC2- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2027

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen biomedical research capabilities and administration at resource-limited institutions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal entities, by supporting initiatives that enhance research environments and sponsored program management.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Grant Program (CGP)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partnerships between Minority Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges to enhance STEM education and workforce development for students, preparing them for careers in the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs
$105,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 26, 2023

This funding opportunity supports foundational research in various chemistry subfields for U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, promoting advancements in areas like sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Biospecimen Access (X01)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 24, 2023

This funding opportunity provides researchers access to valuable biospecimens from a major study on tobacco use and health, enabling them to conduct important studies that support tobacco regulation and public health.

Education
State governments
RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance
$9,000
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This competition invites university students to develop innovative aviation technologies that improve agricultural practices and address climate challenges, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and resilience in farming by 2035.

Science and Technology
Individuals
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative science and technology projects that support the missions of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, encouraging participation from academia, industry, and nonprofits, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.

Science and Technology
State governments
IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to two-year colleges to develop innovative STEM education projects that enhance student success and broaden participation in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arts Partnership Grant
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding for arts education projects that engage learners and communities through innovative initiatives, supporting nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in enhancing arts learning experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Water Conservation Grant Program
$50,000
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
$75,000
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This competition provides college students in Utah with the opportunity to win cash and prizes for developing innovative business ideas, while also offering mentorship and resources to help launch their ventures.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible applicants for projects aimed at establishing baseline water quality data on private water supplies across the state.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Clinical Research Investigator-Initiated Awards
$250,000
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical research projects aimed at improving patient care for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, specifically targeting both early-career and senior investigators in the field.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research capacity and collaboration in STEM fields for eligible institutions in designated U.S. states and territories, focusing on building sustainable research networks and workforce development.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Research Grant - Spring Grant Round
$30,000
The Gerber Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects aimed at improving the health, nutrition, and development of infants and young children, supporting both experienced and early-career researchers in the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2021

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and educational institutions in advancing superconducting qubit technology and developing training programs to enhance the national quantum workforce.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) (K01) Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2024

This grant provides funding and protected time for advanced postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty in the U.S. to develop their research skills and conduct health-related projects in low- and middle-income countries, with mentorship from both local and U.S. experts.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Shared Visions Preschool Program
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Education (IDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for preschool programs in Iowa that serve at-risk children aged three to five, focusing on those from low-income families and communities with high child poverty rates.

Education
Nonprofits