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Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program
$9,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to improve undergraduate education and research opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, ultimately enhancing student success and increasing the number of African American graduates in STEM fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Technical Assistance Grant
$100,000
National Credit Union Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to low-income-designated credit unions to enhance their services and foster economic growth in underserved communities.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Establishing a Center for the Advancement of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Pharmacotherapeutics through Training and Preclinical Support (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to academic researchers and organizations to establish a center that will train and support the development of new medications for substance use disorders, bridging the gap between scientific research and practical treatment solutions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
$3,100,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. universities and colleges in advancing nuclear energy research and technology, with a focus on enhancing reactor operations, developing advanced reactors, and improving fuel cycles.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 "$100,000 Start an SUD Startup" Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to foster early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
VA Community Engagement Award
$10,000
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations that create innovative outreach programs to help underserved Veterans and their families access essential services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 25, 2024

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to improve STEM education through innovative teaching methods, faculty development, and institutional reforms.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoW Tick-Borne Disease Idea Development Award
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving the understanding, treatment, and diagnosis of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, targeting both established and early-career researchers.

Health
Nonprofits
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to state entities and educational institutions to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced technologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Energy
State governments
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Bioenergy Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition provides funding and support for student teams from U.S. educational institutions to develop innovative solutions in algal biofuels and bioproducts, fostering the next generation of bioeconomy professionals.

Energy
Individuals
NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI): Entrepreneurship Enhancement Award
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports the development of entrepreneurial education programs for researchers and scientists focused on aging and Alzheimer's disease, helping them gain skills for diverse careers in biomedical innovation and commercialization.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026
$200,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Tunisia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that foster U.S.-Tunisian collaboration in areas such as education, culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation, particularly outside the Greater Tunis area.

International Development
State governments
DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and water/wastewater treatment facilities to implement energy efficiency improvements and reduce emissions, while also creating job opportunities in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
AIM-AHEAD Bridge2AI for Clinical Care Training Program
$12,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides training and funding for diverse professionals in the U.S. to develop skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning for improving clinical care using advanced healthcare data.

Health
Individuals
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
AIM-AHEAD Bridge2AI AI-READI Training Program
$12,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides training and funding for U.S. graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals to develop skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning for health data science, specifically to address health disparities related to type 2 diabetes.

Health
Individuals