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FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for biomedical research projects at U.S. institutions that serve underserved communities and have limited NIH funding, with a focus on enhancing student involvement and research capacity.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Media Projects
$700,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the creation and distribution of engaging media projects, such as films and podcasts, that explore humanities themes and reach broad public audiences.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for the preservation and conservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
DoW, Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports advanced cancer research projects that aim to improve patient care and treatment outcomes for military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2028

Date Added

Aug 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers focused on enhancing knowledge and practices in security cooperation and irregular warfare, aiming to improve allied and partner security capabilities while ensuring public access to their findings.

Science and Technology
Individuals
F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals for projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award
$4,200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for clinical research and trials focused on nonpharmacological health interventions that improve the well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that address key challenges in the U.S. aquaculture industry, focusing on improving profitability, sustainability, and production capacity through applied science.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2029

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technology development aimed at enhancing the U.S. Air Force's capabilities in air dominance and national defense, inviting participation from educational institutions, nonprofits, private industry, and small businesses.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Rigor and Reproducibility for Biomarkers in Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research
$5,200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a diverse range of organizations to collaborate on improving the reliability and standardization of biomarker research in Type 1 Diabetes, ultimately enhancing clinical management and patient outcomes.

Health
State governments
NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award
$3,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative engineering researchers at U.S. universities to pursue groundbreaking projects that address national challenges and advance new technologies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to South Korea)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that strengthen the partnership between the United States and South Korea, focusing on areas like economic cooperation, cybersecurity, and workforce development.

International Development
Nonprofits
DoW Alzheimers Transforming Care Award
$1,900,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and clinical trials aimed at improving dementia care for Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers, with a focus on practical solutions that enhance quality of life and reduce caregiver burden.

Health
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting innovative studies related to Antarctica that do not require field support from the U.S. Antarctic Program, focusing on theoretical, modeling, and laboratory-based projects.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2027

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early career researchers in genomics, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to establish independent research careers through innovative projects that advance the field of genomic sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2030

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Physical Oceanography
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in ocean sciences, inviting universities and nonprofit organizations to explore ocean processes and their impact on climate and ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to facilitate high school student exchanges that promote global understanding and leadership between the United States and strategically important partner countries.

Youth
Nonprofits