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

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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
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
$249,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2023

This program provides funding to early-stage postdoctoral researchers in cancer-related fields to help them transition from mentored training to independent research careers.

Education
State governments
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Youth Shooting Sports Program Needs Assessment Proposal
Contact for amount
Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides support for youth shooting sports programs to enhance participation and equipment availability for young shooters across the country.

Youth
Nonprofits
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grants
$3,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Michigan for educational projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through community outreach and engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. universities to improve graduate education and research training in mathematical sciences, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, while fostering collaboration and mentorship for students and postdocs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public Programming and Educational Outreach: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to develop public programming and outreach initiatives that commemorate the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and promote civil rights education across multiple significant locations.

Education
State governments
No Child Left Inside Grant Program
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal nations, and local governments in Minnesota to engage youth under 18 in outdoor recreation and environmental education.

Environment
Nonprofits
Developmental Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on human development across the lifespan, encouraging innovative studies that explore cognitive, social, and emotional processes, particularly among diverse and underrepresented populations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AmeriCorps Missouri State and National Competitive Grants
$25,000
Missouri Community Service Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Missouri that engage individuals in national service to address critical community needs, such as education, disaster recovery, and public health.

Community Development
State governments
Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

May 26, 2023

This grant provides access to advanced genetic and genomic analysis services for research projects focused on understanding genetic factors in human health and disease, without offering direct funding.

Health
State governments
Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance and develop research infrastructure in the mathematical sciences, supporting projects that promote collaboration, training, and broad participation across the U.S. mathematical community.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accountability Pathways
$100,000
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides financial support to Colorado schools and local educational agencies that are struggling academically, helping them develop and implement improvement plans to enhance student performance.

Education
Independent school districts
Emergency Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Awards (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2027

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to current NIH awardees to expand their research projects in response to urgent health challenges arising from emergencies or disasters.

Education
State governments
2026-2029 FFAR Fellows Program
$148,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Survey and Planning Grant Program
$100,000
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports historic preservation projects, such as surveys and educational initiatives, primarily for Certified Local Governments, but also available to various non-profit and educational organizations.

Humanities
City or township governments