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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers and educators in STEM fields, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to enhance their research capabilities and improve STEM education practices across the United States.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for domestic industrial facilities to develop and pilot technologies that recover critical minerals from byproducts of existing processes, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on foreign imports.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MEP Center State Competition
$34,389,800
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to establish and operate manufacturing extension centers that assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in eight U.S. states.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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 is designed for innovators and organizations developing transformative healthcare technologies that enhance access and affordability, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
RESTORE Act Direct Component Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for construction and real property acquisition projects that enhance environmental restoration, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Environment
State governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to two-year colleges to develop innovative STEM education projects that enhance student success and broaden participation in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research capacity and collaboration in STEM fields for eligible institutions in designated U.S. states and territories, focusing on building sustainable research networks and workforce development.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2021

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and educational institutions in advancing superconducting qubits, developing innovative Josephson junctions, and creating training programs to enhance the national quantum workforce.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance training in innovative research methods for behavioral and social sciences, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Education
State governments
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Natural Resources
State governments
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office )
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

May 10, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions and innovators to develop groundbreaking microsystems technologies that enhance national security and have potential commercial applications.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
USDA Rural Business Development Grant
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural communities for projects that create jobs and promote economic development, such as establishing business centers, training programs, and infrastructure improvements.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state workforce agencies for developing targeted training programs in high-demand skilled trades and emerging industries, fostering partnerships with employers to enhance workforce skills and job retention.

Workforce Development
State governments
APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities to enhance their capacity to assist businesses in securing government contracts, particularly with the Department of Defense.

Business and Commerce
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security National Training Program National Domestic Preparedness Consortium
$20,840,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to five designated institutions for developing and delivering training programs that enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities across state, local, tribal, and territorial communities in the U.S.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Exclusive - see details
Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2025
$3,450,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides funding to four designated initiatives to support dairy businesses in developing, marketing, and distributing innovative dairy products while enhancing regional resilience and farmer income.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details