Grants for Schools & Universities

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Annual Program Statement from the U.S. Mission to Italy's Public Diplomacy Section, which typically funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties through cultural, educational, media, and exchange programming. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Embassy public diplomacy programs are commonly open to nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, and individuals, often with a connection to Italy, but specific requirements for this cycle are not yet stated.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity (PAIRS, RP1) supporting precision approaches that combine radiation therapy with other treatments in cancer research; clinical trials are optional. Such awards typically fund researchers at universities, cancer centers, and research institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Specialized Center Grant (Parent P50), a center-level award typically aimed at research institutions and universities for large, multi-component research programs. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Applicants should monitor NIH for the formal funding opportunity before preparing a proposal, as P50 mechanisms usually require substantial institutional research infrastructure.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Advanced Manufacturing program funds fundamental, multidisciplinary research that transforms U.S. manufacturing capabilities, including manufacturing systems, materials processing, machines, and nanomanufacturing. Eligibility is unrestricted in principle (open to NSF's listed entity types, typically universities and research institutions), subject to NSF's standard clarifications. Proposals of varying sizes are considered; no fixed award amount or deadline is given here, so consult the current NSF solicitation.

Natural Resources · $1K–$45.1K

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant, which funds work to combat white-nose syndrome in bats and conserve affected species. Awards range from $1,000 to $45,088.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC (NCEZID) opportunity to establish Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality and Safety. Such awards typically target academic medical centers, research institutions, and health-system partners with relevant expertise. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor the CDC for the formal notice.

Air Force Office of Scientific Research · Up to $10M

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research funds basic research aligned with Air Force priorities across engineering, information science, and physical and biological sciences, with awards reaching up to about $10 million. Eligibility is governed by the announcement itself ('See Announcement'); these programs commonly fund universities, research institutions, and industry labs. Applicants should review the specific AFOSR announcement for detailed eligibility, restrictions, and submission requirements before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF STEM K-12 program funds fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning across formal and informal settings. Proposals may only be submitted by U.S.-based for-profit organizations (including small businesses) with R&D capacity, non-profit non-academic organizations tied to education or research (e.g., museums, research labs, professional societies), state and local governments, accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations. Individuals and most general nonprofits without a research/education tie are not eligible; no specific award amount or deadline is listed here.

Natural Resources · $25K–$500K

Illinois units of local government (municipalities, park districts, school districts, forest preserve districts), universities, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources Coastal Management Program grant (funded via USEPA GLRI); individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible. It funds coastal planning, hazard mitigation, habitat protection, and education/outreach projects, with awards from $25,000 to $500,000. This is a reimbursement grant requiring documentation of grant and matching expenses, and applicants must be pre-qualified through the state's GATA grantee portal.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Rehabilitation Research and Training Center grant from the Administration for Community Living to establish a National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities. RRTC awards typically go to universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability-research capacity. Eligibility details, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been published, so applicants should monitor ACL for the formal notice.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA cooperative agreement (U01, clinical trials optional) for a REACHing Communities (REACH) Consortium. It is likely aimed at research institutions and organizations working on community health research; full eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH collaborative pilot-study award supporting microphysiological systems (tissue-chip) research in type 2 diabetes. It is aimed at researchers at universities and research institutions, likely emphasizing collaborative teams; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested teams should watch for the official NIH announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1, clinical trial optional), a high-risk/high-reward award for individual investigators pursuing bold, innovative biomedical or behavioral research. It is aimed at scientists at research institutions who can serve as the sole principal investigator; specific eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested investigators should watch for the official NIH announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH center grant (P41, clinical trials optional) to support National Centers for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. P41 center awards typically go to universities and research institutions with substantial technology-development infrastructure. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should watch for the official NIH announcement.

Natural Resources · Up to $1.5M

Illinois' Clean Vessel Act program (FY25) funds surveys, plans, and construction of sewage pumpout and dump stations for recreational boats, plus related education programs, with awards up to $1.5 million. Eligible applicants are public and private colleges/universities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education from the nonprofit category, per the more detailed criteria); no application deadline is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH cooperative agreement supporting research projects on aging and/or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It is aimed at researchers at universities and research institutions; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested investigators should watch for the official NIH announcement before preparing a proposal.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH BRAIN Initiative award (RM1) supporting integrative team-based research on brain circuits, with a clinical trial optional. It is aimed at research teams at universities and research institutions; specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested teams should watch for the official NIH announcement before planning an application.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA funding opportunity supporting novel approaches to advance therapeutic development for ultra-rare cancers. It is expected to target research institutions and organizations working in oncology drug development; full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal notice.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects grant from the Administration for Community Living to operate a Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. DRRP awards typically go to universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability-research expertise. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor ACL for the formal notice.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Electrochemical Systems program funds fundamental engineering research on electrochemical and photochemical processes for sustainable production of electricity, fuels, and chemicals, and for energy storage. Eligibility is unrestricted in principle (open to the entity types NSF lists, typically universities, research institutions, and qualifying organizations), subject to NSF's standard clarifications. No specific award amount or deadline is given in this listing, so check the current NSF solicitation for proposal windows and limits.