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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Education

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FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$174,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to early-career postdoctoral researchers in the field of aging, helping them transition into independent faculty positions while establishing their own research programs.

Health
State governments
Miami County Grants
Contact for amount
Northen Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support for a variety of community projects in Miami County, focusing on education, health, arts, and more, with an emphasis on innovative initiatives that benefit underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dynamic Language Infrastructure-Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$15,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to doctoral students at U.S. universities for research projects that document and preserve endangered languages and develop innovative language infrastructure.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2027

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports clinician-scientists with doctoral degrees who are dedicated to conducting innovative research on pain management through basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
Successor-in-Interest (Type 6 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and eligible foreign institutions in conducting research to measure the masses of exoplanets, enhancing our understanding of their properties and formation.

Education
State governments
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality
$600,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at understanding and reducing inequality in outcomes for young people aged 5 to 25 in the U.S., particularly focusing on disparities related to race, economic status, and other marginalized identities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mathematical Foundations of Digital Twins
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research teams that combine mathematical expertise with practical applications to develop innovative digital representations of real-world systems across various fields.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for research that explores the interactions between human behavior and environmental processes, encouraging innovative projects from universities, non-profits, and government entities to advance geographical science and benefit society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Request for Information Trusted Partner Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This opportunity seeks academic institutions to partner with the U.S. Army in advancing research across various scientific and technical fields, focusing on collaboration to enhance military capabilities and innovation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Grants
$2,500
Humanities Texas
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in rural Texas to support educational and cultural programs that engage the public in the humanities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports clinicians with doctoral degrees who are pursuing a research career in basic experimental studies involving human participants, providing them with protected time and resources to explore fundamental scientific questions.

Education
State governments
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
Nonprofits
California Credit Union Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
California Credit Union Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $500 to teachers in specific California counties to support innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning experiences.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation (DRCRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides substantial funding to early-career physician-scientists dedicated to innovative cancer research, allowing them to focus on their research with significant protected time from clinical duties.

Health
Nonprofits