Grants for Schools & Universities
1,022 open opportunities. Open federal grants for colleges, universities, and other educational institutions, each with a plain-English eligibility summary, deadline, and award amount.
Research Resource for a National Swine Resource and Research Center (U42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program (U42, clinical trial not allowed) supports a National Swine Resource and Research Center, providing a shared resource for swine models used in biomedical research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. U42 resource awards typically go to a single university or institution able to operate a national resource center, so eligibility is narrow; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityProjects of National Significance: Empowering Individuals
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Community Living · Amount varies
This forecasted Administration for Community Living program (Projects of National Significance: Empowering Individuals) supports projects that promote independence, self-determination, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. These programs typically fund nonprofits, universities, and public agencies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before applying.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesIlluminating AD/ADRD Genome to Enable Precision Genomic Medicine
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program supports research illuminating the Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) genome to enable precision genomic medicine. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. NIH research awards in this area typically fund universities and research institutions, so eligibility is generally narrow; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and award details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityField Initiated Projects Program (Research)
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Community Living · Amount varies
This forecasted Administration for Community Living program (Field Initiated Projects, Research track) supports applied research to improve services and outcomes for people with disabilities and older adults. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Federal disability research programs typically fund universities, nonprofits, and research organizations, so review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before planning an application.
NonprofitsResearchersSchools & universitiesNEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted National Eye Institute program (R61/R33, clinical trial not allowed) supports translational research to develop therapeutics for eye diseases through a phased milestone-driven award. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. R61/R33 awards typically fund universities, research institutions, and sometimes small businesses; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity. Review the full notice for confirmed eligibility.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall businessNarrow eligibilityLasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program (Lasker Clinical Research Scholars, Si2/R00) supports early-stage clinical researchers transitioning to independent investigator positions, typically physician-scientists at research institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Applicants should expect the narrow eligibility and intramural-to-extramural transition structure typical of this NIH career-development program and consult the full notice when released.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityEnhancement and Management of Established Biomedical Data Repositories and Knowledgebases (R24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program (R24, clinical trial not allowed) funds the enhancement and ongoing management of established biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. R24 resource grants typically go to universities and research institutions already operating such resources, so eligibility is generally narrow; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilitySingle Source: Coordinating Center (CC) for the Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Consortium (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program (single-source U24, clinical trial not allowed) supports a Coordinating Center for the Small Cell Lung Cancer Consortium. Because it is single-source, it is intended for a specific designated recipient rather than open competition, so most applicants will not be eligible. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityStrengthening and modernizing Uganda's sustainable public health systems and workforce in data science, informatics, and surveillance to produce timely, accurate, and integrated data for action
ForecastedNo deadline listedCenters for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies
This forecasted CDC Global Health Center program funds work to strengthen and modernize Uganda's public health systems and workforce in data science, informatics, and surveillance. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Global health cooperative agreements typically target organizations with an in-country presence in the host country (Uganda), often nonprofits, universities, and government or international entities; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNarrow eligibilityAtopic Dermatitis Research Network – Clinical Research Centers
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program funds clinical research centers for the Atopic Dermatitis Research Network, supporting coordinated clinical studies of atopic dermatitis (eczema) and related allergic conditions. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. These awards typically go to universities and academic medical centers capable of conducting network clinical research, so eligibility is narrow; review the full notice for confirmed details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityAFCP 2020 Small Grants Competition
ForecastedNo deadline listedU.S. Mission to Egypt · Amount varies
This forecasted U.S. Mission to Egypt program (Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, AFCP 2020 small grants) funds the preservation of cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditional forms of cultural expression. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing. AFCP programs typically support nonprofits, museums, cultural institutions, and similar organizations, and are geographically focused on the host country (Egypt); review the full notice for confirmed eligibility.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesSmall awardNarrow eligibilityDenver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
No deadline listedDepartment of Commerce · Up to $300K
This EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance program (Denver region) funds economic development planning in economically distressed areas. Eligible applicants are limited to District Organizations, Indian Tribes, states and political subdivisions, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits acting in cooperation with a political subdivision; private individuals and standalone for-profits are not eligible. Awards range up to about $300,000. Note that applications are submitted through EDA's EDGE platform, not Grants.gov.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityPhiladelphia FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
No deadline listedDepartment of Commerce · Up to $300K
This EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance program (Philadelphia region) funds economic development planning in economically distressed areas. Eligible applicants are limited to District Organizations, Indian Tribes, states and political subdivisions, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits acting in cooperation with a political subdivision; private individuals and standalone for-profits are not eligible. Awards range up to about $300,000. Applications are submitted through EDA's EDGE platform, not Grants.gov.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityAccelerating Research and Development of Next Generation Malaria Vaccines Against Malaria – A Model for Mosquito-Borne Diseases
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program funds research and development to accelerate next-generation malaria vaccines as a model for mosquito-borne diseases. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. NIH R&D awards in this area typically fund universities, research institutions, and sometimes companies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility, including whether foreign organizations may apply.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityU.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program
No deadline listedU.S. Mission to the United Nations · $1K–$100K
Open to both individuals and organizations (nonprofits, think-tanks, civil society, NGOs, nonprofit educational institutions, and foreign public/UN entities), this U.S. Mission to the United Nations–Geneva small grants program funds projects advancing U.S. multilateral policy priorities such as human rights, humanitarian response, global health, climate action, UN transparency, and gender. For-profit and commercial entities are not eligible. Projects should target international audiences and have a presence in or be carried out in Geneva. Awards range from about $1,000 to $100,000.
NonprofitsIndividualsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribal+2 moreDIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY EXPERIMENTATION RESEARCH ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUCEMENT (DETER ARA)
ForecastedNo deadline listedAFRL Kirtland AFB · Amount varies
This forecasted Air Force Research Laboratory (Kirtland AFB) announcement (DETER ARA) funds experimentation and research in directed energy technology. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing. Defense research announcements typically fund universities, research institutions, and companies, and may carry restrictions related to U.S. national security and export control; review the full announcement for confirmed eligibility and any citizenship or facility requirements.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall businessNarrow eligibilityKinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies
This forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Children's Bureau) program funds evaluations of Kinship Navigator Programs, which help relatives caring for children connect to services. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. ACF evaluation awards typically fund universities, research organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before applying.
NonprofitsResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalInterdisciplinary Research Networks to Advance Biomedical Research on Resilience and Health Optimization
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH program funds interdisciplinary research networks advancing biomedical research on resilience and health optimization. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Research-network awards typically fund universities and research institutions and involve multi-institution collaborations, so eligibility is generally narrow; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and award details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCharter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedState Treasurer's Office · Amount varies
Open to nonprofits and public agencies operating charter schools in California, administered by the State Treasurer's Office (California School Finance Authority). Provides facility incentive grants; the Authority received a $30 million federal award for a new round starting the 2025-26 school year, but no per-applicant amount or deadline is given. Limited to charter school facility projects, a narrow use case.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCharter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedState Treasurer's Office · Amount varies
Open to nonprofits and public agencies operating charter schools, administered by the California State Treasurer's Office using a $10 million federal Credit Enhancement grant. Enhances financing arrangements to lower the cost of permanent charter school facilities. No specific per-applicant award amount or deadline is listed, and eligibility is narrowly limited to charter school facility financing.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibility
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What grants can schools & universities apply for?
UseGrants currently lists 1,022 open grant opportunities that schools & universities are eligible to apply for, each summarized in plain English with its eligibility, deadline, and award amount. The feed covers federal Grants.gov programs plus state grant portals, normalized into one place.
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