Grants for Schools & Universities

U.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $200K

The NSF EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities program funds workshops that address multi-jurisdictional research themes of regional or national importance, with awards up to about $200,000. Proposals may only be submitted by institutions and organizations located in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions — limited to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) non-profit non-degree-granting organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Nations within those jurisdictions. The EPSCoR jurisdiction requirement makes eligibility geographically narrow.

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.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA funding opportunity supporting novel approaches to advance therapeutic development for ultra-rare cancers. It is expected to target research institutions and organizations working in oncology drug development; full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal notice.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund National Resource Centers serving older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, typically providing training, technical assistance, and resources to improve aging services for these populations. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; awards like this generally go to organizations with demonstrated expertise serving Native elder communities. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding terms.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH opportunity supports research assessing the feasibility of incorporating mechanism-focused studies into multisite clinical trials of mind-and-body interventions for whole-person health restoration. Awards of this type go to universities and research institutions conducting clinical research rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Notice of Intent announces a future Trailblazer Award (R21) for new and early-stage investigators, with a clinical trial optional; the full announcement has not yet been published. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available, but the award is aimed at researchers early in their independent careers. Confirm specific eligibility and terms when the full opportunity is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01, clinical trial optional), supporting bold, unconventional research with potential for major scientific impact. These awards typically go to investigators at universities and research institutions and can be large. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor for the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH K12 career-development award to train clinician-scientists in diabetes research (Diabetes-DOCS). It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. K12 awards go to institutions (typically universities and academic medical centers) that recruit and mentor early-career scholars, rather than to individuals directly, so this is restricted to qualifying research institutions.

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 program supporting Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS), a career-development/training opportunity. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; scholar/training programs of this type are typically aimed at researchers at academic medical institutions. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity (not yet open) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program, using the U54 cooperative agreement mechanism with a clinical trial optional designation. Eligibility is expected to be limited to qualifying minority-serving academic and research institutions; this is a research center award, so individuals and most nonprofits would not apply. No amounts, deadline, or detailed eligibility have been published yet. Check the official NIH posting once released for exact requirements before preparing an application.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/Fogarty-style training grant (D43, clinical trial optional) to build leadership for U.S. investments in global health research. D43 grants fund institutions running international research training programs, typically universities, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This National Institutes of Health opportunity (U24, clinical trials not allowed) funds research to investigate novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders, including treating, modifying, and preventing the development of epilepsy. It targets research institutions and academic medical centers with relevant neuroscience capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not published here because the opportunity is forecasted; confirm requirements in the official notice before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds interdisciplinary research networks advancing biomedical research on resilience and health optimization. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Research-network awards typically fund universities and research institutions and involve multi-institution collaborations, so eligibility is generally narrow; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and award details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH collaborative pilot-study award supporting microphysiological systems (tissue-chip) research in type 2 diabetes. It is aimed at researchers at universities and research institutions, likely emphasizing collaborative teams; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested teams should watch for the official NIH announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity to fund Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS), supporting interdisciplinary genomics research centers. It is aimed at research institutions able to assemble multidisciplinary teams, not individual applicants or general organizations, and center awards of this type are typically large and highly competitive. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.