Grants for Schools & Universities

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers. Programs like this typically support research and rehabilitation centers such as universities, hospitals, and research institutions rather than individuals. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

NSWC CRANE - N00164 · Amount varies

This Navy (NSWC Crane) Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research and technology demonstrators in national-security focus areas such as electronic warfare, sensors, hypersonics, and power systems. Eligibility is unrestricted to any entity type, so businesses, nonprofits, universities, and research organizations may propose, though work must align with the Navy's defense mission. No fixed award amount or deadline is stated; proposers are encouraged to contact the listed points of contact before submitting.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant funds the national Data and Statistical Center for the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems program, which manages research data across participating TBI rehabilitation centers. Awards of this type typically go to universities and research institutions with strong data and statistical capacity, making eligibility narrow. Funding amounts and deadlines are not yet published, so review the official notice before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to fund Laboratory Centers supporting the HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Networks, providing specialized laboratory infrastructure and services for network clinical trials. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; such center awards are normally restricted to institutions with established clinical-trial laboratory capacity, not individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice to confirm eligibility and funding terms.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Operations Engineering program funds fundamental research on advanced analytical methods — including optimization, stochastic modeling, decision and risk analysis, data science, and simulation — to improve operations in complex, decision-driven environments. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to clarification in the full solicitation), though NSF research grants in practice typically go to universities and research organizations. Methodological work must be motivated by high-impact engineering applications; funding amounts and a deadline are not specified here.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open), limited-competition NIH Small Grant Program tied to the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program, with clinical trials optional. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is typically restricted to existing CTSA hub institutions or their affiliated investigators, not the general public. Award amounts and deadlines have not been posted; review the official notice when released to confirm whether your institution is eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH opportunity supports research advancing nutrition-related science across the lifespan. It is intended for research institutions and investigators, such as universities and academic medical centers, conducting nutrition research; it is not aimed at individuals or general service organizations. The opportunity is forecasted and not yet open, so eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published. Review the official notice once available to confirm eligibility and the scope of fundable research.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds innovative research on electronic, photonic, optoelectronic, and magnetic devices for applications such as communications, sensing, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarifications), so a broad range of applicants may qualify, though NSF awards typically support universities and research organizations. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified; contact the relevant program director about topic fit.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · $100K–$2.3M

This U.S. Army research program (Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver) funds work on robotics and autonomous systems for future multi-domain military operations, with awards ranging from about $100,000 up to roughly $2.3 million to a single entity. Institutions of higher education, for-profit, and non-profit organizations may apply, and FFRDCs may propose subject to their sponsoring agency's policy; teams are allowed but not required. Note the listed proposal dates have passed (Cycle 2 submission was April 24, 2024), so verify whether any cycle remains open before pursuing it.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH U01 cooperative agreement (clinical trials not allowed) to support the Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network (SPAN) through network sites and a coordinating center, focused on rigorous translational studies of acute cerebroprotection. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; these awards typically go to universities and research institutions with relevant preclinical capacity. Note that clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity; review the official notice for exact requirements.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program funds fundamental engineering research on biosensing — detecting and quantifying biological analytes using innovations across engineering, life sciences, and information technology — within NSF's Engineering Biology and Health cluster. Eligibility is unrestricted as to entity type, but NSF research grants are typically led by universities and research institutions; proposals must advance both engineering and the life sciences. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so applicants should consult the full NSF solicitation.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

Offered by the California Energy Commission and funded through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this K-12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) provides loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits that improve energy efficiency, comfort, and air quality in existing K-12 school buildings. Only public agencies are eligible to apply, so private schools, nonprofits, and businesses cannot apply directly. Funding depends on continued U.S. Department of Energy support and terms may change.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Amount varies

This Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health initiative funds work to control hypertension during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It is generally directed at health-focused organizations such as health systems, public health agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions that can implement maternal health interventions. The opportunity is forecasted and not yet open, so eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published. Check the official notice when it is released to confirm who may apply and any cost-share or geographic requirements.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living (ACL) Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) opportunity focused on employment among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not open. DRRP awards typically go to universities, nonprofits, and research organizations; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH (R01) funding opportunity to address determinants of health disparities among rural populations; it has not yet been published. Eligibility, funding amounts, focus areas, and deadlines are not yet available. NIH R01 awards typically support investigator-initiated research at universities, research institutions, and similar organizations, so watch for the full announcement to confirm who can apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH listing for the 'We Care Initiative,' aimed at interrupting the cycle of violence against women through targeted approaches, is a forecasted opportunity that has not yet been formally published. Eligibility rules, funding amounts, focus areas, and deadlines are not yet available. Check the official NIH posting once released to confirm who may apply and the program's scope.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Thermal Transport Processes program funds fundamental engineering research on thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer, convection/diffusion/radiation, phonon transport, and related thermodynamics). Eligibility is unrestricted in type of entity, but in practice NSF research awards go to universities, research institutions, and qualifying organizations and businesses submitting strong research proposals. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not stated in this listing; confirm current deadlines on the NSF program page before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Energy, Power, Control, and Networks (EPCN) program funds research on modeling, optimization, learning, and control of networked systems, electric power and energy systems, power electronics, and related machine-learning methods. Eligibility is unrestricted across NSF's standard applicant types (primarily universities and research organizations), so most academic and nonprofit research entities can apply. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH Notice of Intent to publish a future funding opportunity for Morris K. Udall Discovery Centers without Walls (RM1) focused on Parkinson's disease research; the full announcement has not yet been released. Eligibility, funding amounts, focus areas, and deadlines are not yet available. RM1 multi-investigator center awards typically support research teams at universities and research institutions, so confirm details when the opportunity is published.