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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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Aerial Layer Networking & Transmission Technologies
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2027

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative research and development of advanced aerial networking technologies for private companies, small businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to improve the U.S. Air Force's communication and connectivity capabilities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
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U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and programs that align with NOAA's strategic goals, targeting researchers, educators, and organizations focused on oceanic and atmospheric research.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for pilot projects that recover critical minerals and materials from industrial processes in the U.S., targeting both coal-based and other industries to enhance domestic supply chain security.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
$3,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This program provides funding to federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, as well as Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, to improve STEM education, research capacity, and career pathways for Native populations.

Science and Technology
Native American tribal organizations
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Applied Mathematics
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National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers in mathematics who are working on innovative solutions to scientific and engineering challenges, while also promoting the training of emerging applied mathematicians.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to conduct long-term studies in environmental biology, focusing on critical ecological and evolutionary questions that require extensive data collection over time.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Systems and People (ISP)
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National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research that improves the design, resilience, and sustainability of infrastructure systems critical to public health and safety, particularly in response to natural disasters and other disruptions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Science of Organizations
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2024

This grant supports researchers from various fields to conduct scientific studies that improve our understanding of how organizations operate and evolve, ultimately benefiting business leaders and policymakers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
B. Braun Grant for an Investigator-Initiated Study
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B. Braun Medical Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations and researchers to conduct studies that address unmet medical needs and advance treatment in B. Braun's therapeutic areas of interest.

Health
Nonprofits
Spurring Projects To Advance Energy Research And Knowledge Swiftly (SPARKS)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Nov 9, 2023

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at developing transformative energy technologies that can significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mechanics of Materials and Structures
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National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers focused on advancing the understanding and methods related to the behavior of materials and structures under various forces, encouraging innovative approaches in experimental, theoretical, and computational mechanics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Hispanic-Serving Institutions to improve STEM education and student experiences for Hispanic and underrepresented students through innovative programs and necessary equipment.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technological advancements in ocean sciences, inviting proposals from individuals and organizations to improve instrumentation and capabilities for marine research.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program
$10,000
OpenAI
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2025

This initiative provides $1 million in funding to support projects that enhance AI-driven cybersecurity defenses, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing for the benefit of the public.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Biophotonics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative photonics technologies that improve medical diagnostics and therapies, particularly in areas like deep tissue imaging and neural activation.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Condensed Matter and Materials Theory
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. researchers at universities and nonprofit institutions to conduct innovative theoretical and computational studies on materials, aiming to advance our understanding of their properties and behaviors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Academic-Industrial Partnerships (AIP) to Translate and Validate In Vivo Imaging Systems (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborations between academic researchers and industry partners to develop and validate advanced imaging technologies that improve cancer detection and treatment.

Education
State governments
Chemical Screening and Optimization Facility (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2023

This grant provides researchers with access to advanced facilities and technical support for developing non-hormonal contraception and reproductive health products, without direct funding.

Health
State governments
Scholarships in STEM Network
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions and eligible nonprofit organizations in creating collaborative networks to improve graduation and career outcomes for low-income students pursuing STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education