Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal
Explore 2,935 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 12, 2018
This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative solutions that improve the resilience and sustainability of civil infrastructure, addressing challenges posed by climate change and natural hazards.
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Date Added
Apr 24, 2025
This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.
Application Deadline
Apr 3, 2026
Date Added
Dec 17, 2025
This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.
Application Deadline
Jun 9, 2026
Date Added
Dec 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. universities, colleges, and eligible research entities to conduct innovative nuclear energy research and development projects that address key challenges in the nuclear sector.
Application Deadline
Aug 3, 2026
Date Added
Feb 11, 2025
This grant provides funding for research on the social and historical aspects of science and technology, aimed at scholars and institutions exploring how STEM fields impact society and address complex challenges.
Application Deadline
Apr 27, 2026
Date Added
May 29, 2025
This funding opportunity supports a wide range of organizations in conducting research to improve nutrition-related health outcomes and reduce health disparities across all life stages by addressing social factors that influence nutrition.
Application Deadline
Apr 9, 2026
Date Added
Jan 23, 2025
This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams, including utilities and tech developers, to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience and integration of the electric grid, particularly in the face of uncertainties and extreme weather events.
Application Deadline
Jul 10, 2030
Date Added
Sep 29, 2025
This grant provides funding for innovative research and development of cyber operations prototypes to enhance the U.S. Department of Defense's capabilities in the cyber domain, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, businesses, and research organizations.
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2026
Date Added
Jan 16, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and statistical analysis related to crime and victimization, primarily aimed at enhancing the National Crime Victimization Survey and its methodologies.
Application Deadline
Jun 2, 2026
Date Added
Jun 4, 2025
This grant provides funding for innovative research proposals that advance scientific and technological breakthroughs to enhance national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including private institutions, nonprofits, and small businesses.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Date Added
Mar 20, 2025
This funding opportunity supports research and development in metal casting technologies to enhance military applications and meet national defense needs.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 12, 2019
This grant supports innovative engineering research that develops advanced biosensing technologies for monitoring biological substances, with applications in health, environmental protection, and public safety.
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Date Added
May 28, 2025
This grant invites educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and government entities to propose innovative research projects that enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Army across various scientific and engineering fields.
Application Deadline
Feb 17, 2026
Date Added
Oct 2, 2025
This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen HIV health systems in India by supporting organizations that enhance laboratory networks, data management, and patient care to effectively combat HIV as a public health threat.
Application Deadline
Feb 20, 2026
Date Added
Dec 22, 2025
This funding opportunity supports partnerships among U.S. universities to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for pressing transportation challenges, focusing on areas like mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience.
Application Deadline
Sep 7, 2027
Date Added
Sep 8, 2020
This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Oct 2, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.
Application Deadline
Mar 1, 2026
Date Added
May 14, 2025
This grant provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to develop innovative mathematical methods that address significant biological questions, particularly encouraging participation from historically underrepresented groups in STEM.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 9, 2024
This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in conducting research on Earth's structure and processes, particularly those related to geohazards like earthquakes.
Application Deadline
Feb 12, 2026
Date Added
Dec 9, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions that have previously received DFC grants, enabling them to implement strategies to prevent and reduce substance use among youth.

