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Chemical Evolution of the Solid Earth and Volcanology
$18,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to conduct research on Earth's geological processes, including volcanology and geochemistry, while promoting broader impacts in STEM and public engagement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. educational institutions and organizations in developing innovative datasets and collaborative networks to improve K-12 mathematics education through interdisciplinary research and data science.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on restoring habitats and improving fish passage for the recovery of Atlantic salmon in the Gulf of Maine.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Advanced Manufacturing
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2018

This grant provides funding for researchers and innovators to develop advanced manufacturing technologies that enhance American manufacturing capabilities and support national prosperity and security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - New (Year 1 Recompete)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions in the U.S. focused on preventing youth substance use through collaborative efforts across various sectors.

Health
County governments
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research consortia focused on understanding the brain and body mechanisms involved in excessive alcohol use and Alcohol Use Disorder, aiming to improve prevention and intervention strategies.

Health
State governments
Strengthening tuberculosis (TB) prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Southeast Asia to end TB
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working to improve tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Southeast Asia, with a focus on innovative strategies to reduce the disease's impact in high-prevalence areas.

Health
State governments
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. educational institutions to offer summer research experiences to K-14 teachers, enhancing their knowledge in engineering and computer science while developing classroom materials linked to their research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that inspire pre-college students to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences, through engaging activities in both classroom and informal settings.

Education
State governments
Solar, Heliospheric, and INterplanetary Environment
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that explore how the Sun affects the Earth's environment, targeting U.S. institutions and encouraging participation from early-career scientists and underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: B.3 Living with a Star Science
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers affiliated with U.S.-based institutions to study the Sun-Earth system and improve our understanding of solar variability and its effects on technology and human activities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Contact for amount
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
National Digital Newspaper Program
$325,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for the digitization and preservation of historically significant American newspapers, ensuring free public access to these vital resources.

Humanities
State governments
Supporting life-saving HIV services and related health systems in Zambia on a pathway to self-reliance under the Presidents Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations to enhance HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Zambia, while strengthening the local health systems and promoting national ownership of these initiatives.

Health
State governments
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
Contact for amount
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