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Public Programming and Educational Outreach: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to develop public programming and outreach initiatives that commemorate the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and promote civil rights education across multiple significant locations.

Education
State governments
Developmental Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on human development across the lifespan, encouraging innovative studies that explore cognitive, social, and emotional processes, particularly among diverse and underrepresented populations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: D.2 Astrophysics Data Analysis
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in utilizing publicly available NASA astrophysics data to generate new scientific insights and advance understanding in the field of astrophysics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Projects In Support Of Naval Aviation
Contact for amount
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity invites a wide range of organizations, including academic institutions and businesses, to propose innovative research and technology projects that enhance naval aviation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Social Psychology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative supports researchers investigating human social behavior and its influences, encouraging innovative studies that address societal challenges and promote public engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance and develop research infrastructure in the mathematical sciences, supporting projects that promote collaboration, training, and broad participation across the U.S. mathematical community.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$30,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to doctoral students conducting research on decision-making processes, risk analysis, and management science, with the goal of producing impactful findings that benefit society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EHR Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to researchers and institutions to enhance their capabilities in conducting high-quality STEM education research, focusing on improving learning environments, broadening participation, and developing the STEM workforce.

Science and Technology
Public housing authorities
NSF/CASIS Transport Phenomena Research at the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth
$400,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting innovative studies in transport phenomena and materials science aboard the International Space Station, with the goal of addressing challenges that benefit life on Earth.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Roses 2025: A.10 Innovate
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research in space and Earth sciences, with opportunities for international collaboration under specific conditions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers in various scientific and engineering fields to develop innovative computational and data-analysis methods that can lead to significant breakthroughs and advancements in their disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
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National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to develop innovative technologies and methods that improve ocean science research and enhance capabilities in marine environments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Designing Synthetic Cells Beyond the Bounds of Evolution
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in synthetic biology and cellular engineering to create synthetic cells, while also addressing ethical, social, and biosafety considerations, targeting U.S. higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal governments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Systems and People
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative solutions that improve the design, efficiency, and resilience of interconnected infrastructure systems, particularly in response to extreme conditions and disasters.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F25AS00317 Crane Creek Lacustuary Restoration
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for ecological restoration projects aimed at improving wetland habitats and water quality in the Maumee Area of Concern, specifically targeting organizations involved in environmental conservation and restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary research at U.S. higher education institutions and qualified non-profit organizations to advance the mathematical understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 25, 2024

This program provides funding to colleges and universities in the U.S. to improve undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovative teaching practices and institutional changes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Geosciences (CAIG)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant supports interdisciplinary research partnerships between artificial intelligence and geoscience experts to advance understanding and innovation in geosciences while promoting diversity and workforce development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Broad Agency Announcement For Science, Technology, And Test And Evaluation Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2029

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant invites researchers and organizations to propose innovative scientific studies and experiments that advance technology and knowledge in space and missile defense, without focusing on specific hardware or software development.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Advancing Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial STIs in HIV-affected Adolescent and Maternal Populations
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for research aimed at improving the prevention and treatment of bacterial STIs in adolescents and mothers affected by HIV, targeting organizations capable of addressing these public health challenges.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education