Grants for Schools & Universities

U.S. Mission to Mexico · $300K–$500K

The U.S. Mission to Mexico's Public Diplomacy annual program statement invites proposals from not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs), public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international/governmental institutions. It funds cultural, educational, and exchange programming that strengthens U.S.-Mexico ties and must include a U.S. cultural element or connection. Awards range from about $300,000 to $500,000. Eligibility is broad across organization types.

Office on Violence Against Women · $400K–$900K

The Office on Violence Against Women's FY2026 Legal Assistance for Victims program funds legal assistance for victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants are limited to private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity (such as law schools). Projects must include organizations with a mission and history of serving these victims. Awards range from about $400,000 to $900,000.

U.S. Mission to Canada · $100K–$200K

The U.S. Mission to Canada announces a program to connect U.S. citizen experts, artists, athletes, and coaches with Canadian audiences on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education and nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), other than higher-ed institutions). Awards range from about $100,000 to $200,000. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits and educational institutions.

National Institute of Corrections · $0–$150K

The National Institute of Corrections invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education to develop a behavioral health training and policy initiative for correctional settings. For-profit recipients must waive any profit or fee, and proof of 501(c)(3) status or an authorizing tribal resolution is required; foreign and international organizations are not eligible. The maximum award is about $150,000. Eligibility is fairly broad across U.S. organization types.

U.S. Mission to Malaysia · $5K–$224K

The U.S. Embassy in Malaysia's EducationUSA program funds organizations to operate at least three physical advising centers (in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia) promoting U.S. higher education to Malaysian students. Stated eligibility is limited to public and private educational institutions and public international/governmental institutions. Awards range from about $5,000 to $224,000. Proposals must align with stated themes including the U.S. 250th anniversary. Eligibility is narrow and oriented to educational and governmental institutions.

U.S. Mission to Canada · $75K

The U.S. Mission to Canada announces a program to convene Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs for an alumni summit in Ottawa. Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education and nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), other than higher-ed institutions). The award is about $75,000. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits and educational institutions, with the program targeting Canada-based exchange alumni.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

This NASA ROSES-2025 Solar System Science (C.2) program supports planetary and solar system research and generally funds only U.S.-affiliated institutions; proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, which typically means universities and research organizations rather than individuals. Non-U.S. organizations may participate only under a no-exchange-of-funds policy. Award amounts are not specified here and depend on the detailed program element text. There is no fixed due date, but August 1, 2026 is the last day to submit under ROSES-25 rules.

U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe · $50K–$54K

The U.S. Embassy in Harare's EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program is open to Zimbabwean not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs) and public and private educational institutions. The grantee receives up to about $54,000 to administer advising and support for high-achieving Zimbabwean students applying to U.S. colleges and universities. Eligibility is narrow, limited to Zimbabwe-based nonprofits and educational institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $850K

This is a limited-competition NIH/NHGRI (UM1) opportunity supporting ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) research in human genetics/genomics. It is restricted to domestic organizations that received less than $30 million per year in total NIH funding over the past three fiscal years, deliberately favoring institutions underrepresented in NHGRI funding. The maximum award is around $850,000. Because of the funding-history cap and transdisciplinary research requirements, eligibility is narrow and aimed at research institutions.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $500K–$750K

This U.S. State Department (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement) grant is open to U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations to implement a project strengthening Uzbekistan's anti-corruption framework and improving its investment climate. Awards are expected to range from roughly $500,000 to $750,000. Eligibility is broad across organization types, but the work is country-specific to Uzbekistan; review Section C of the full announcement for detailed eligibility before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Science and Technology Studies (STS) program supports interdisciplinary research on the conceptual foundations, history, and social context of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Eligibility varies by proposal type: most categories are limited to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations, while dissertation grants are limited to higher-ed institutions and conference support has no limitations. This is research-oriented funding; review the PAPPG for the eligibility tied to your proposal type. Award amounts are not specified here.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $2K–$500K

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act, open to states, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities. A key restriction is that proposed work must be within the Great Lakes Basin or affect a species present there. Funded proposals have ranged from about $2,000 to $500,000 (averaging around $217,000), with roughly $3.5 million expected this year, subject to Congressional appropriations.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Perception, Action & Cognition (PAC) program supports empirical and theoretical research on human perceptual, motor, and cognitive processes and their interactions. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Proposals focused mainly on neural structure/function mapping, clinical populations, or non-human animals may be returned without review. Award amounts are not specified here.

Community Oriented Policing Services · $0–$500K

The COPS Office FY26 School Violence Prevention Program funds evidence-based school safety improvements. Eligible applicants are limited to states, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and their public agencies (including school districts, public charter schools, school boards, and law enforcement agencies); individual schools, independent schools, and private schools cannot apply as primary applicants. A 25 percent cash match is required unless a waiver is approved. The maximum award is about $500,000.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program supports projects that strengthen the mathematical sciences research community, including infrastructure, training, and conferences/workshops with regional or national impact. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type subject to clarification, though in practice these awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Proposals must demonstrate impact beyond the submitting institution. Specific award amounts are not provided here.

Community Oriented Policing Services · $0–$10.4M

The COPS Office FY26 Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS) program funds scenario-based active-shooter and terrorism-response training for first responders. Eligibility is broad: public governmental agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, community groups, and faith-based organizations may apply, but for-profits (and other recipients) must forgo any profit or management fee. The maximum award is about $10.35 million. This is broadly eligible but oriented toward organizations able to deliver national-scale training.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $550

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) program funds basic research on the principles and mechanisms of learning and on augmented intelligence (how human cognition can be enhanced through interaction with others or technology). Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Award amounts are not clearly specified here. Interdisciplinary and convergent projects are encouraged but single-discipline work is also eligible.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinical Translational Research Award supports moving promising preclinical and/or clinical findings toward clinical application in tuberous sclerosis complex. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. The mechanism allows multiple Principal Investigators, with a required pre-application from the initiating PI. Award amounts are not specified in this record.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/Fogarty (D43) opportunity supports Global Infectious Disease research training programs through joint applications between U.S. and low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions. Eligible applicants are institutions, including a range of minority-serving and tribal institutions and certain foreign institutions; the announcement contains conflicting language about non-domestic eligibility, so applicants should verify in the full NOFO. It is aimed at research-focused organizations building LMIC infectious-disease research capacity, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified here.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

This NASA ROSES-2025 Astrophysics Research and Analysis (D.6) program supports astrophysics research and generally funds only U.S.-affiliated institutions; proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, typically universities and research organizations. Note that mandatory Notices of Intent were due June 25, 2026, with full proposals due August 6, 2026, so check whether the NOI step still permits participation. Award amounts depend on the detailed program element text and are not specified here.