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Explore 206 grant opportunities

EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. universities to improve graduate education and research training in mathematical sciences, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, while fostering collaboration and mentorship for students and postdocs.

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
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic institutions for training and research in occupational safety and health, aiming to develop a skilled workforce to address workplace health issues.

Health
State governments
Strengthening the Cyberinfrastructure Professionals Ecosystem (SCIPE)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance the skills and integration of Cyberinfrastructure Professionals in research, supporting initiatives that improve access to advanced computing resources and training in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports institutions in developing clinician scientists through structured research training in substance use and addiction, enabling them to pursue independent research careers.

Health
State governments
NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program
$3,180,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to graduate institutions in certain U.S. jurisdictions to help recruit and fund talented STEM students who received Honorable Mentions from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career faculty at underfunded institutions in the mathematical and physical sciences to help them establish research programs and mentor students from underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from academia, industry, and the research community to advance technologies that support national security in various critical areas, with a focus on collaboration and technical merit.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Health Science Futures Mission Office Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative health research and development projects that aim to create groundbreaking technologies and solutions to improve human health, targeting a wide range of organizations including academic institutions and for-profit companies.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program
$475,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing technology-based training programs for healthcare providers to improve patient care and workforce capacity in underserved communities.

Health
State governments
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
$19,999,999
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, non-profits, and research consortia to develop or enhance critical research infrastructure projects that advance science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based institutions and organizations to develop and sustain advanced cyberinfrastructure that enhances research and education across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding for educational and research initiatives in Earth sciences, targeting undergraduate students, early-career researchers, and faculty to promote diversity and broaden participation in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving STEM education and workforce development for students, educators, and institutions across various sectors, including academia and nonprofits.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 aim to boost 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
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education