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

This grant invites academic institutions, private companies, and nonprofit organizations to propose innovative research projects that advance national security and defense technologies, with a focus on disruptive solutions across various domains.

This grant provides funding to various organizations for projects that restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in South Florida, focusing on improving water quality and habitats in sensitive environments like the Everglades and coral reefs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on coastal wetland and seagrass ecology, specifically targeting member universities in California to enhance natural resource management and national security in Pacific Coast ecosystems, particularly in the Mariana Archipelago.

This initiative seeks input from energy stakeholders to identify and develop large-scale electric grid projects that can meet the increasing energy demands of industries like data centers and advanced manufacturing.

This initiative provides up to $100,000 in technical assistance vouchers to businesses and organizations seeking to commercialize scientific innovations through collaboration with experts at U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Massachusetts state agencies focused on law enforcement to address critical public safety issues through evidence-based projects and initiatives.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals to develop systemic drug delivery platforms for medical countermeasures (MCMs). The Hermes program is explicitly seeking transformative approaches enabling the development of delivery platforms with systemic biodistribution, exceptional endosomal escape efficiency, and minimal toxicity. Successful proposals will include a detailed description of the proposed delivery platform including 1) screening pipeline, 2) reporter systems for monitoring biodistribution and expression in animal models, 3) methods to monitor immunogenicity/toxicity, and 4) chosen therapeutic cargo and justification. Systemic delivery platforms developed under the Hermes effort will be transferred to U.S. Government stakeholders for further development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will deploy Starlink satellite internet units to improve connectivity for rural tribal nations in Arizona, enhancing access to essential services and benefits for veterans.

This grant provides funding for collaborative biomedical and behavioral research projects between U.S. institutions and Finnish researchers, focusing on areas like population health and disease prevention.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations within specific CESU regions to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in managing environmental impacts from military training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, while promoting conservation and compliance with environmental laws.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help young individuals develop careers in the commercial fishing industry by offering training and resources to address workforce challenges.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing innovative small animal and human cellular models to study the complex interactions between the central nervous system and the immune system in individuals living with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy.

This grant provides funding for innovative medical research aimed at improving the health and readiness of military personnel, veterans, and their families by accelerating the development of life-saving healthcare products and technologies for use in combat and austere environments.

This funding opportunity supports research on the origins, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe, primarily aimed at U.S.-based institutions and eligible international collaborators.

This grant provides funding for research projects that advance scientific and engineering knowledge to support military and civil missions, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including educational institutions, non-profits, small businesses, and minority-serving organizations.

This program provides funding for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers to advance the understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries through innovative research.

The DoD Reconstructive Transplant, Advanced Technology Development Award is a funding opportunity aimed at supporting research that translates promising preclinical findings into products or knowledge-based resources that can improve reconstructive transplantation, particularly for military service members, veterans, and their families, with a budget not exceeding $1.0M for single PI applications and $1.5M for multiple PI applications.

The Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) is offering a second round of Digital Towns Grant funding to implement strategies that improve digital equity and inclusion across the Indiana Uplands. The program aligns with ROI's mission to advance a more digitally inclusive region by integrating digital information and communication into all aspects of communities. This grant is designed to support projects and programs that ensure Uplands citizens can fully participate in a digital society, going beyond just broadband expansion to include access to affordable internet, reliable devices, and sufficient digital skills and literacy. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are Uplands communities and organizations within the 11-county Indiana Uplands region, including incorporated cities and towns, county commissions and councils, libraries, nonprofits, public education institutions, faith-based organizations, Main Street organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations with an affiliated 501(c)3, and organizations/programs that help businesses/entrepreneurs. The impact goal is to increase the digital capabilities of the region, ensuring everyone has the resources and skills to prosper in the digital age. The program focuses on three main themes: Digital Citizens, Digital Public Services, and Digital Business. Digital Citizens aims to help households connect to the internet, access devices, and grow competence in using digital technologies for internet services, e-commerce, educational opportunities, digital public services, and healthcare. Digital Public Services supports collaborations between local government, nonprofits, and healthcare to provide access to online information, services, and telehealth. Digital Business partners with businesses and entrepreneurs to maximize opportunities in the digital economy. Expected outcomes include financially supported projects that align with the Indiana Uplands Digital Inclusion Plan, leading to a more digitally inclusive region. Measurable results will be seen in increased access to affordable internet, reliable devices, and improved digital skills and literacy among citizens, as well as enhanced e-commerce opportunities for local businesses and improved access to digital public and healthcare services. ROI's strategic priority is to advance regional digital capabilities through funding for professional services, training, digital products, equipment/hardware, and other services that promote digital inclusion and prosperity. Applicants can receive between $5,000 and $50,000, with regional scope projects eligible for up to $75,000.

Supports applications for innovative research projects addressing critically important questions that will significantly advance knowledge of the causes, risk factors, molecular and clinical characteristics, prevention, and/or treatment of early-onset cancers. • Applicants may request a maximum of $300,000 per year for a 3-year period. • Multi-Principal Investigators (MIs) are allowed under this Request for Applications (RFA). See the Information for Applicants (IFA) document for definition and eligibility of MIs. See application limitations for Principal Investigators (PIs)/MIs, regardless of whether the MI is from the primary institution or a subcontracted institution. • Note that CPRIT does not allow the use of the term Co-PI. • Minimum effort for the PI and/or MIs throughout the project period is required. • FY25 salary cap has been set at $225,000 per year.