Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal
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Application Deadline
Feb 20, 2025
Date Added
Oct 16, 2024
This funding opportunity supports U.S. researchers and institutions in contributing to the study of exoplanet atmospheres as part of an international mission led by the European Space Agency.
Application Deadline
Jun 21, 2024
Date Added
May 16, 2024
To implement a project aimed at advancing U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities by supporting initiatives that is more reflective of and responsive to the needs and perspectives of partner states to ensure strategic trade control systems meet international standards and by engaging on bilateral, regional and multilateral levels with foreign governments to aid in the establishment of independent capabilities to regulate transfers of weapons of mass destruction, WMD-related items, conventional arms, and related dual-use items, and to detect, interdict, investigate, and prosecute illicit transfers of such items.
Application Deadline
Jun 2, 2025
Date Added
Apr 2, 2025
This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions conducting innovative research and investigations in Earth and space sciences, including planetary science, astrophysics, and heliophysics.
Application Deadline
Jul 11, 2024
Date Added
Jun 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Strengthening Democratic Governance. Applicants can find application forms and other materials needed to apply on GRANTS.gov https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-mandatory-family and/or U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaams website (https://tz.usembassy.gov/) under the announcement title Emerging Generation of Leaders in Democratic Governance funding opportunity number DAR0001 Democratic Governance. Please contact the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam point of contact listed in Section G if requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or for security reasons. Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include deadline extensions.
Application Deadline
Sep 24, 2025
Date Added
Oct 9, 2024
This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to conduct archaeological and ethnographic field research that addresses significant humanities questions, with a focus on collaboration with local communities.
Application Deadline
Mar 6, 2025
Date Added
Jan 17, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help family treatment courts improve services for parents facing substance use and mental health challenges in child welfare cases.
Application Deadline
Mar 28, 2025
Date Added
Aug 6, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including universities, governments, and nonprofits, to modernize and enhance the national system for tracking eye health data and addressing disparities in vision care across the U.S.
Application Deadline
Aug 2, 2025
Date Added
Jun 11, 2025
This funding opportunity supports projects that empower young Rwandans through education, cultural exchange, and economic development, focusing on areas like STEM, media literacy, and sports diplomacy.
Application Deadline
Jul 12, 2024
Date Added
Jun 21, 2024
Thank you for your interest in partnering with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity, "refuge" refers to an area designated as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Other items to note in the Notice of Funding Opportunity:The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to provide cooperative agreements and grants to enable nonprofit groups and others to partner with a specific FWS site, FWS Regional office, or FWS headquarters to accomplish FWS work.The FWS site/office requesting the work must fund the project. There is no money set aside at headquarters to do these projects. Therefore, the project budget is limited to the amount the FWS site/office has available.The FWS site/office requesting the work must be substantially involved in the project.The FWS site/office requesting the work must collaboratively work with the potential partner to develop the project narrative and budget.The Congressional authority for this Notice of Funding Opportunity does not include the authority to purchase land.FWS uses GrantSolutions to manage financial assistance applications and awards. Applicants must register in and conduct any subsequent award business with FWS in GrantSolutions. To apply, your organization and organization officials must be established in GrantSolutions. For further details, please see section D7 of this Notice of Funding Opportunity. If using Grants.gov rather than GrantSolutions to apply, please consider submitting the application a couple of weeks early because there is often a delay in the transfer of applications from Grants.gov to GrantSolutions.FWS may not make a Federal award to an applicant that hasn’t completed theSAM.gov registration.Domestic recipients are required to register in and receive payment through theU.S. Treasurys Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), unless approved for a waiver by the Service program.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.FWS origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nations food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. Today, we are a diverse and largely decentralized organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working out of facilities across the country, including a headquarters office in Falls Church, Virginia, and eight Regional offices.The National Non-Infrastructure Partnerships initiative encourages US Fish and Wildlife Service field stations to partner with local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations, other land management groups, state, and tribal partners, and others to accomplish projects that:promote the stewardship of FWS resources through habitat maintenance, restoration, and improvement, biological monitoring, or research;increase awareness and understanding of FWS programs and resources through the development, publication, or distribution of educational materials and products;advance education concerning the mission of FWS through the use of FWS sites as an outdoor classroom to combine educational curricula with the personal experiences of students relating to fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitat, and to FWS cultural and historical resources, and development of other educational programs;promote the understanding of, education relating to, and the conservation of fish, wildlife, plants, and cultural and historical resources;improve scientific literacy.
Application Deadline
May 29, 2024
Date Added
Mar 1, 2024
Amendment 2 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2024 NRA has been posted on the NSPIRES web site. University Leadership Initiative (ULI) provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise technical and organizational leadership in proposing unique technical challenges in aeronautics, defining multi-disciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative teaming strategies to strengthen the research impact.Research proposals are sought in six ULI topic areas in Appendix D.4.Topic 1: Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations (Strategic Thrust 1)Topic 2: Innovation in Commercial High-Speed Aircraft (Strategic Thrust 2)Topic 3: Ultra-Efficient Subsonic Transports (Strategic Thrust 3) Topic 4: Safe, Quiet, and Affordable Vertical Lift Air Vehicles (Strategic Thrust 4)Topic 5: In-Time System-Wide Safety Assurance (Strategic Thrust 5)Topic 6: Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation (Strategic Thrust 6)This NRA will utilize a two-step proposal submission and evaluation process. The initial step is a short mandatory Step-A proposal due May 29, 2024. Those offerors submitting the most highly rated Step-A proposals will be invited to submit a Step-B proposal. All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES at https://nspires.nasaprs.com.An Applicants Workshop will be held on Thursday Apr 3, 2024; 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET (https://uli.arc.nasa.gov/applicants-workshops/workshop8).An interested partners list for this ULI is at https://uli.arc.nasa.gov/partners. To be listed as an interested lead or partner, please send electronic mail to hq-univpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov with "ULI Partnerships" in the subject line and include the information required for the table in that web page.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2024
Date Added
May 29, 2024
This program provides funding to Tribal Colleges and Universities to support research projects that address important issues for tribal communities, enhance research capabilities, and engage students in scientific work.
Application Deadline
Aug 29, 2024
Date Added
May 31, 2024
The National Park Services (NPS) Underrepresented Communities Grant Program (URC) is intended to diversify listings in the National Register of Historic Places to include communities that are currently underrepresented. URC grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), and are administered by the NPS. Projects include surveys and nominations of historic sites associated with communities underrepresented in the National Register. Every URC grant project MUST result in at least one new or amended nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Application Deadline
Jun 2, 2025
Date Added
Aug 9, 2024
This grant provides funding for innovative research and education projects that foster collaboration among universities, national labs, and industry to advance scientific knowledge and technology while promoting diversity and knowledge sharing.
Application Deadline
May 24, 2025
Date Added
Mar 15, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to institutions with limited NIH funding to enhance their biomedical research capabilities and engage students in scientific inquiry.
Application Deadline
Mar 12, 2025
Date Added
Sep 18, 2024
This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects between U.S. and South African scientists focused on addressing critical issues related to HIV/AIDS, including its co-morbidities and implementation science.
Application Deadline
Mar 3, 2026
Date Added
Jan 5, 2024
This grant provides funding to partnerships of Minority Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges to enhance their research and education in critical areas related to national nuclear security, ultimately fostering a diverse workforce in STEM fields.
Application Deadline
Jun 8, 2025
Date Added
May 8, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Djibouti, focusing on improving English language instruction and STEAM education for young adults.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 12, 2018
This grant provides funding for innovative research aimed at improving the design and management of interconnected civil infrastructure systems, such as transportation and water, to create smarter and more resilient communities.
Application Deadline
Jul 24, 2024
Date Added
Jun 3, 2024
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to invest in current and future leaders in the criminal justice field to advance priority national policy issues and offer cross-developmental opportunities for DOJ staff and criminal justice practitioners and researchers. Awards made under the BJA Visiting Fellows Program will fund fellowships for a period of 24 months for Category 1 and for 36 months under Category 2, including a dedicated immersion period when the Fellow will be expected to commit a significant portion of their time to the fellowship. Fellows will also have an opportunity to work closely with BJA staff members, both virtually and onsite at BJAs office in Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline
Jul 25, 2025
Date Added
Jun 26, 2025
This grant provides funding to various organizations, including state and local educational agencies, to improve data collection and reporting for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

