Grants for Schools & Universities

Aging · $15K–$75K

State and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based nonprofits, hospitals, and colleges/universities can apply for this Illinois Aging Department program (Older Americans Act Section 411; state agencies also eligible under ACA Section 2042). It funds mentoring and internship programs within Adult Protective Services provider networks to build a pipeline of trained staff and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Awards range from $15,000 to $75,000.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R03 grant to build sustainable software tools for open science (clinical trials not allowed). It is aimed at researchers and research institutions developing scientific software, not individuals outside a research setting or general nonprofits. R03 awards are typically small and time-limited; full eligibility, amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $50K–$600K

This NSF program funds early-stage collaborative projects that build research data infrastructure supporting public access and open science, bringing together cyberinfrastructure researchers, data and library experts, and research labs. Eligibility is unrestricted, so most entity types may apply, though successful projects rely on cross-disciplinary teams typically based at universities and research organizations; proposals are accepted year-round. Awards range from about $50,000 to $600,000.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) program to fund Core 'Center of Transformative Science' grants supporting substance use research infrastructure. It targets established research institutions and centers, not individuals or general nonprofits. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental engineering research to improve quality of life for people with disabilities, covering areas like neuroengineering, rehabilitation robotics, and assistive technologies. Eligibility is unrestricted, so most entity types may apply, though proposals are typically led by universities and research organizations; note that NSF does not support clinical trials and high-risk/high-reward work is encouraged. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity providing access to biospecimens from the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) and the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study for researchers. It is intended for qualified scientific investigators at research institutions, not individuals or general nonprofits. Eligibility specifics, any funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $5K–$5M

NSF's Division of Environmental Biology funds ecological and evolutionary research from populations to ecosystems, with award amounts ranging widely from about $5,000 up to $5,000,000. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. nonprofit research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education, so general nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals do not qualify.

Natural Resources · $50K–$800K

Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) grant to Great Lakes states, administered via Illinois Natural Resources, which funds habitat and species protection, conservation, and restoration priorities in the Great Lakes Basin. Awards range from $50,000 to $800,000.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted grant from the U.S. Mission to Albania (CyberNext) to advance cybersecurity and AI readiness, likely supporting projects within Albania. It is typically aimed at organizations such as nonprofits, NGOs, and educational institutions working in cybersecurity and technology capacity-building, with a strong geographic focus. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity to operate the NIA Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease Data Storage Site (NIAGADS), a data infrastructure/coordination role for Alzheimer's genetics research. It targets established research institutions with the capacity to run a national data repository, not individuals or general nonprofits. Specific eligibility, award size, and deadline have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical and Translational Research, intended to build clinical and translational research capacity in IDeA-eligible states with historically lower NIH funding. It targets research institutions in those eligible jurisdictions, a notable geographic restriction, rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Eligibility specifics, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under Projects of National Significance focused on health equity for people with disabilities and older adults. It is typically aimed at nonprofits, universities, and government or research entities working on disability and community-living issues. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant to operate an Engaging Older Adults Resource Center, providing national technical assistance and resources to support older-adult engagement. It is generally aimed at nonprofits, universities, and organizations with national capacity in aging services, not individuals. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted single-source NIH award (U24, clinical trial not allowed) to continue the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. Because it is single-source, it is intended for a specific pre-identified institution that runs this long-standing study rather than being open to general competition. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity (PRIMED-AI, UG3/UH3 mechanism) supporting academic-industrial partnerships, likely applying AI to biomedical research. It is intended for research institutions partnering with industry, so applicants typically need both an academic research team and an industry collaborator. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; check the full announcement when released before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to support biomedical engineering, imaging, and technology research specifically at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Eligibility is therefore narrow, restricted to HBCU institutions and their investigators. Funding amounts and deadlines have not been published; monitor for the full announcement before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH limited-competition opportunity to fund field epidemiology sites within the CURE Research Consortium studying chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology in agricultural communities. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is restricted to specific invited or pre-identified institutions rather than open to all applicants. Funding amounts and deadlines have not been published; monitor the full announcement for details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH cooperative agreement to plan and implement a dental primary care practice-based research network running a clinical trial or observational study. It is intended for research institutions and dental research investigators, not general nonprofits or small businesses. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so monitor for the full announcement before preparing an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH exploratory grant program supporting research on global brain and nervous system disorders across the lifespan, often involving low- and middle-income country settings. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, frequently in international collaborations, rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; watch for the full announcement before applying.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA R01 research grant to support clinical trials addressing unmet needs in rare neurodegenerative diseases; conducting a clinical trial is required under this opportunity. It is intended for research institutions and investigators able to run clinical trials, not general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; watch for the full announcement before applying.