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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
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
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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
Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER)
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U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. organizations capable of handling classified information to develop and enhance security measures for AI systems used in military applications, focusing on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in battlefield technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Biophotonics
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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
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
PRIMED-AI: Validation Center (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$3,900,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations that validate and verify advanced AI tools for clinical decision-making, enhancing personalized care for individuals with chronic health conditions.

Health
Public housing authorities
Environmental Sustainability
$7,066,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative engineering solutions that promote environmental sustainability and balance human needs with ecological preservation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Correctness for Scientific Computing Systems
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in developing verified correctness for high-performance scientific computing systems, ensuring reliable and accurate scientific simulations and analyses.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MEP Center State Competition
$34,389,800
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to establish and operate manufacturing extension centers that assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in eight U.S. states.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis
$350,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2022

This funding opportunity supports experienced researchers in synthesizing extensive datasets from their long-term studies into valuable new insights, tools, and products that advance understanding in the biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) 24-01
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 31, 2029

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant invites industry and academic researchers to propose innovative solutions that enhance homeland security across various mission areas, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and public safety.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics
$18,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research and development of statistical methods in social, behavioral, and economic sciences, supporting a range of applicants from doctoral students to established faculty at U.S. institutions.

Information and Statistics
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions, non-profit research organizations, tribal nations, and federally funded research centers to promote open science practices and improve research data management across various scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: D.5 Astrophysics Pioneers
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National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative astrophysics research projects using small space platforms, encouraging participation from early-career scientists and focusing on high scientific merit and technology development.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
$900,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2028

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for rare diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S., encouraging innovative trial designs and collaboration among various research entities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education