Grants for Schools & Universities

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) opportunity from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity related to the NFRP (Neurofibromatosis Research Program) outreach and invitation for response, which is part of the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; DoD medical research awards typically support investigators at universities, research institutions, and similar organizations. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and submission requirements.

Air Force Academy · Up to $99M

The U.S. Air Force Academy uses this Broad Agency Announcement to fund research that supports cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission needs across diverse fields such as hypersonics, cybersecurity, spatial disorientation, athletic performance, and homeland defense. It is open to non-government firms and partners (universities, businesses, and other non-federal entities); federal agencies are not eligible and should pursue internal government channels instead. The stated award range is very broad (from $0 up to about $99 million), so funding varies widely by project, and applicants typically begin by submitting a white paper.

Natural Resources · $10K–$800K

Open to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits for fish and wildlife habitat development and implementation projects, with priority for species of greatest conservation concern (including species not hunted or fished). Awards range from $10,000 to $800,000; no deadline listed.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program, Projects of National Significance focused on Health Equity, which typically funds projects that improve services and outcomes for people with disabilities and older adults from underserved groups. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; ACL national-significance projects usually go to nonprofits, universities, and public agencies rather than individuals. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health program to fund Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR), which provide shared infrastructure and core services to support coordinated HIV/AIDS research at institutions with substantial existing NIH HIV funding. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted yet; programs like this are normally limited to universities and research institutions with established HIV research portfolios, not individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact requirements before planning an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Infrastructure Systems and People program funds fundamental, often interdisciplinary research on the design, operation, monitoring, and resilience of infrastructure systems (physical, organizational, and operational) under normal and extreme conditions such as natural disasters and disruptions. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, though NSF research proposals are in practice submitted by universities, eligible nonprofit research organizations, and similar entities rather than individuals. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here; consult the official solicitation for budget and submission details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH P50 center grant (clinical trial optional) to fund Specialized Alcohol Research Centers, which support coordinated, multi-component alcohol research with shared cores at a single institution. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; P50 center awards are normally limited to institutions with substantial existing alcohol research capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and budget details.

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) federal opportunity from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support a Partnership for a Disaster Health Response System, which generally funds development of regional health care coalitions and infrastructure to respond to disasters and public health emergencies. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; these awards typically go to health systems, hospitals, and partnered organizations rather than individuals. Review the official notice when released to confirm who may apply.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) SAMHSA opportunity under the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative for Community Treatment and Service Centers (CTS), which fund organizations providing trauma-informed mental health treatment and services to children and families affected by traumatic stress. These awards typically go to community service providers such as nonprofits, hospitals, universities, and public agencies. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to fund Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases, supporting multi-investigator centers that use structural biology to study HIV and other pathogens. It is aimed at established research institutions able to run a center with shared resources and multiple projects. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) opportunity, which builds biomedical research capacity and supports early-career investigators, typically in IDeA-eligible states with historically lower NIH funding. These center awards go to research institutions and carry geographic eligibility limits tied to the IDeA program. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted; applicants should confirm whether their state qualifies.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH BRAIN Initiative opportunity (U01) supporting research that uses invasive neural recording and stimulating technologies in the human brain, with basic experimental studies involving humans required. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators with access to human neurosurgical or implanted-device populations. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; this involves human-subjects research, which carries added regulatory requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity supporting feasibility studies that inform the design of future clinical trials, helping investigators gather preliminary data before launching a full trial. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators planning clinical research. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $25K–$1.2M

Open to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, research labs, and professional societies tied to research/education) and to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty. NSF's Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) Program funds building or scaling shared research infrastructure in three areas — cyberinfrastructure, biological collections, and biological field stations/marine laboratories — with awards ranging from about $25,000 up to $1.2 million. It excludes instrumentation (use the MRI program) and infrastructure built for a single project or lab; resources are expected to be openly accessible and serve a broad research community.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Combustion and Fire Systems program funds fundamental research on combustion science and fire behavior to support clean energy, pollution reduction, and public safety. Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type per NSF's standard rules), but no specific funding amount or deadline is listed in this record, so applicants should consult the full NSF solicitation for award size and submission windows.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecast notice for a future NIH UG3/UH3 award under the Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet) Technology Projects initiative; no eligibility, description, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. This is a specialized, technology-development research award likely aimed at institutions with relevant lab infrastructure once the full NOFO is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity for a "Centers without Walls" research effort on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). It is geared toward research institutions and investigators conducting collaborative, multi-site basic research on dementia. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should watch for the formal announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging, which supports early-career researchers building independent research programs in aging and geriatrics. Career development (K-type) awards are made through institutions on behalf of individual investigators who hold a research or clinical doctorate, so eligibility centers on early-career scientists at eligible institutions. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) FDA opportunity (U01, clinical trial required) to fund research evaluating the cutaneous pharmacokinetics of topical drug products using pharmacokinetic tomography. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators with expertise in dermatological pharmacokinetics and the capacity to run a required clinical study. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH HEAL Initiative limited-competition opportunity to establish Resource Centers for the Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network (ERN), with clinical trials not allowed. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is restricted to specific invited or pre-qualified institutions rather than open to all applicants. Funding amounts and deadlines are not yet posted; this is aimed at research institutions supporting a national pain-research network.