Grants for Schools & Universities

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.

Natural Resources · $1K–$75K

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 $75,000.

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC (NCCDPHP) opportunity to promote cancer surveillance workforce, education, and data use. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. CDC cooperative agreements of this type typically target state/territorial health agencies, universities, and organizations with cancer registry or surveillance expertise; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility when released.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Economics program supports a broad range of research on the U.S. and world economy, including econometrics, finance, labor, macroeconomics, public finance, and more, plus conferences, data collection, and Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs). Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type per NSF rules), and the program encourages interdisciplinary work and proposals broadening participation. Note that DDRIG proposals must be submitted by a faculty member on behalf of a graduate student, not by the student directly; no specific amount or deadline is listed here.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Research Program Projects opportunity (Parent P01, clinical trial optional) supporting integrated, multi-project research programs around a common theme. Detailed eligibility, amount, and deadline are not yet published. P01 awards typically go to universities and research institutions with multiple collaborating investigators; review the parent funding opportunity announcement for full eligibility and budget terms when it is open.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH/NIDDK opportunity to fund Genomic Research Centers within the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium (IBDGC). Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. Cooperative-agreement consortium awards like this typically go to established research institutions with strong genomics and IBD expertise; review the notice of funding opportunity when released for exact terms.