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NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in developing their independent research careers in health-related fields through a mentored experience focused on addressing local health priorities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2018

This grant provides funding for innovative activities in materials research that promote diversity, education, and international collaboration, particularly through workshops, summer schools, and outreach programs targeting underrepresented groups.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Unmanned Robotic Rafting Bays for Military Use
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses and innovators to develop autonomous robotic systems for military river crossings, enhancing safety and efficiency in contested environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in developing innovative technologies that can improve the efficiency of therapeutic development and translational research across multiple diseases.

Health
State governments
Artificial Intelligence, Formal Methods, and Mathematical Reasoning
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to libraries, archives, and related organizations in the U.S. to support innovative projects that improve public services and access to information.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program (UC2- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2027

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen biomedical research capabilities and administration at resource-limited institutions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal entities, by supporting initiatives that enhance research environments and sponsored program management.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Particulate and Multiphase Processes
$8,285,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the fundamental processes of particles and multiphase systems, with applications in advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental sustainability.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Grant Program (CGP)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partnerships between Minority Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges to enhance STEM education and workforce development for students, preparing them for careers in the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs
$105,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 26, 2023

This funding opportunity supports foundational research in various chemistry subfields for U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, promoting advancements in areas like sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Biospecimen Access (X01)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 24, 2023

This funding opportunity provides researchers access to valuable biospecimens from a major study on tobacco use and health, enabling them to conduct important studies that support tobacco regulation and public health.

Education
State governments
Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2044

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technology initiatives aimed at enhancing human performance and effectiveness for the Air Force, welcoming participation from various organizations, including universities and private firms.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance
$9,000
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This competition invites university students to develop innovative aviation technologies that improve agricultural practices and address climate challenges, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and resilience in farming by 2035.

Science and Technology
Individuals
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative science and technology projects that support the missions of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, encouraging participation from academia, industry, and nonprofits, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.

Science and Technology
State governments
Solid Waste Management Grant Program
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, and tribes to improve solid waste management in rural areas, focusing on reducing pollution and enhancing sustainability practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy To Libya Pas Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Tunisia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2099

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote community engagement, youth development, and social cohesion in Libya, while fostering mutual understanding between Libyans and Americans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Advanced Technological Education
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2024

This program provides funding to two-year colleges and their partners to improve technician education in critical technology fields, focusing on workforce development and broadening participation in STEM for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to two-year colleges to develop innovative STEM education projects that enhance student success and broaden participation in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS)
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

This program provides funding to foster collaborations among researchers, data management experts, and libraries to improve the accessibility and sustainability of research data across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education