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NDEP STEM Open NFO
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative STEM education and workforce initiatives that align with national defense priorities, targeting U.S.-based organizations, educational institutions, and consortia.

Education
Nonprofits
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations in studying the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and health outcomes, aiming to improve prevention strategies for alcohol use disorders.

Health
State governments
Forecast for NINDS Exploratory Grant Program in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research initiatives aimed at addressing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by fostering collaborations among experts in related fields.

Health
State governments
Landmarks of American History and Culture
$190,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help K-12 educators and higher education faculty enhance their teaching of American history and culture through direct engagement with historical sites and resources.

Humanities
State governments
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$18,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological science and benefit the broader research community.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Automated Processes For Knowledge Discovery And Information Retrieval
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2029

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. entities, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, in developing innovative technologies for analyzing and utilizing multi-source data to improve military decision-making and enhance national defense capabilities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cognitive Neuroscience
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying the neural mechanisms behind human cognition and behavior, encouraging innovative approaches that connect physiological responses with cognitive processes while promoting broader impacts in education and community engagement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

Environment
State governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: National Facilities
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to research organizations for the operation of specialized national facilities that offer advanced scientific instruments and resources to support diverse research and educational initiatives across various scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants
$48,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. organizations to upgrade existing coal-fired power plants with advanced technologies to improve their efficiency and reliability while contributing to national energy security.

Energy
State governments
Foundations for Digital Twins as Catalyzers of Biomedical Technological Innovation
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions in advancing interdisciplinary research to develop digital twins and synthetic human models that can transform healthcare applications and regulatory science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$6,200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that use simulation modeling to improve cancer control strategies and outcomes for specific cancer types, aiming to enhance public health decision-making and survivor quality of life.

Health
State governments
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in underfunded regions collaborate on scientific research and enhance their competitiveness in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Law & Science
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary research that explores the relationship between law, human behavior, and scientific applications, targeting researchers in social sciences, law, and technology.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides essential financial support to U.S. institutions designated as cancer centers, enabling them to enhance collaborative cancer research and improve community outreach efforts.

Health
State governments
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NSF Condensed Matter and Materials Theory
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2020

This grant provides funding for researchers in theoretical and computational materials science to explore and develop new materials and phenomena across various disciplines, including condensed matter physics, biomaterials, and polymers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education