Grants for Schools & Universities

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not-yet-open) FDA opportunity to fund a National Coordination Center for an integrated food safety regulatory and laboratory training system. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been announced; such cooperative agreements typically go to nonprofits, universities, and government or laboratory organizations with food-safety training capacity rather than individuals or small businesses. Review the official notice when published to confirm whether your organization qualifies.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental engineering research on process systems, reaction engineering, and molecular thermodynamics, including reactor design, multi-scale modeling, and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning most entity types (including universities, businesses, and nonprofits) may submit, though NSF research awards are most commonly made to academic researchers. Funding amounts and a specific deadline are not listed, so confirm program details and proposal windows with the NSF disciplinary program officer.

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 program (COMBINE, RM1 mechanism) supporting team-based, multidisciplinary and innovative neuroscience research. The RM1 mechanism is designed for integrated research teams at research institutions, so it is aimed at researchers rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, award sizes, and deadlines are not yet available; watch for the full announcement before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research-education opportunity to fund a course in product development and entrepreneurship for life-science researchers, typically awarded to a university or research institution that would deliver the training. It is geared toward education and research institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; review the official NIH notice once it is released.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity to establish Silvio O. Conte Centers for basic neuroscience or translational mental health research. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; based on the title it is aimed at research institutions pursuing neuroscience or mental health science. Check the official NIH listing for full terms once the opportunity is posted.

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

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) National Institutes of Health opportunity to run the Maternal and Pediatric Precision in Therapeutics (MPRINT) Knowledge and Research Coordination Center. Coordination-center awards are narrow and generally limited to established research institutions; eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published. Review the full notice before planning an application.

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Annual Program Statement from the U.S. Mission to Italy (Public Diplomacy Section), which funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties through cultural, educational, and exchange programming. These embassy programs are generally open to nonprofits, civil society groups, and educational institutions, often with a connection to Italy or U.S.-Italy collaboration. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the full notice before applying.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

Administered by California's State Treasurer's Office, this federally funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement program provides grants to fully or partially fund debt service reserve accounts on bonds issued through the Authority, reducing borrowing costs for charter schools. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and public agencies (charter schools and related entities); individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible. No award range or deadline is listed.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC (National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases) opportunity to advance Centers of Excellence in Newcomer Health, focused on the health of refugees and other newcomers. It is likely aimed at health-focused nonprofits, academic institutions, or public agencies with relevant expertise. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; review the official CDC notice once released to confirm who may apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to continue the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) study, offered as a single-source U01 cooperative agreement. "Single source" means it is intended for one specific, pre-identified institution rather than open competition, and clinical trials are required. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted. Because it is single-source, the typical applicant should assume they are not eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to develop toolkits for disseminating genomic technologies. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities, research institutions, and similar organizations rather than individuals. Check the official notice of funding opportunity when it is released before assuming eligibility.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity focused on how environmental exposures (the exposome) contribute to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias pathology and resilience. It is research-oriented and would typically suit universities, research institutions, and scientists with relevant expertise. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so applicants should monitor for the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for Autism Centers of Excellence (P50 center grants). Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. P50 center grants typically support universities and research institutions running coordinated multi-project autism research programs, so this is geared toward established research organizations rather than individuals or general nonprofits.

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.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (U54 cooperative agreement, clinical trial optional) to fund George M. O'Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet posted, so applications cannot be submitted yet. Center-level U54 awards are generally limited to research institutions with substantial urology research infrastructure; check the full notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements.