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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Mentored Pilot Grant
$5,000
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to support research projects in orthotics and prosthetics, aimed at trainees and clinicians working under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Health
Individuals
National Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Research Awards
$100,000
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers in the United States working on innovative methods for the early detection and prevention of ovarian, primary peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancers.

Health
Individuals
Smart Start Grant Program
$6,000,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions to develop and implement professional development for K-8 teachers in computer science, engineering, and digital literacy, enhancing educational opportunities for students across New York State.

Education
Nonprofits
IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2027

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen biomedical research capabilities in specific U.S. states by supporting collaborations between research-intensive institutions and primarily undergraduate colleges, enhancing training and mentorship for faculty and students in the biomedical sciences.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Broad Agency Announcement for Fundamental AI Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Army Contracting Command Rock Island)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in artificial intelligence from a wide range of eligible organizations, including universities and businesses, to advance technologies that enhance Army modernization and national security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for research that explores the connections between human behavior and environmental systems, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, non-profits, and local governments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rio Grande Project Drought Resilience Efforts Initiative
$19,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance water sustainability and ecosystem health in the Lower Rio Grande region of New Mexico and Texas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Dissertation Grant (R36 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,260,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for doctoral candidates conducting research on how environmental factors affect child health, utilizing a large dataset on child development and health outcomes.

Health
Individuals
NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2027

Date Added

Sep 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to exceptionally creative scientists for innovative research projects that explore new scientific directions and have the potential to transform important areas of health and science.

Health
State governments
Damon Runyon Fellowship Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This fellowship provides funding to promising postdoctoral scientists and physician-scientists to advance innovative cancer research and therapies.

Health
Individuals
Challenge Grants
$100,000
Wild Animal Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced researchers conducting innovative studies to improve the welfare of wild animals in underexplored areas, such as welfare indicators and interspecies interactions.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Institutional Support Grant Program
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts nonprofits with a strong track record in delivering quality programming and stable administration, enabling them to enhance their operations and cultural contributions.

Arts
City or township governments
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation (DRCRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Building Better Forecasts: Improving Utility Demand Models with Climate, Development, and Socioeconomic Insights
$200,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to improve water demand forecasting models by incorporating insights from climate, socioeconomic factors, and land use, ultimately helping utilities better plan for future water needs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants
$1,000
Vernier Science Education
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to innovative STEM educators in the U.S. who are using Vernier technology to engage students in hands-on science learning.

Education
Individuals
Mid-Career Advancement
$100,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to mid-career scientists and engineers, particularly those at the associate professor level, to enhance their research capabilities and advance their academic careers through interdisciplinary collaboration and protected time for research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to research institutions and organizations to establish a network focused on developing innovative solutions for combating antimicrobial resistance through clinical trials and studies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Program
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Illinois to develop and implement projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in local watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Floriculture Research Funding Program
Contact for amount
American Floral Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports university researchers and academic institutions in conducting innovative research projects that address key challenges in the floral industry, such as pest management, production efficiency, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education