Grants for Schools & Universities

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Cultural Anthropology program funds fundamental, theory-driven anthropological research; proposals may only be submitted by U.S. non-profit non-academic research organizations, U.S. institutions of higher education on behalf of faculty, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. Applied, clinical, or policy-only projects without a theory-testing contribution are returned without review. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026. This is restricted to research organizations and not open to individuals or businesses.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Biological Oceanography program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology across estuarine, coastal, open-ocean, deep-sea, and Great Lakes systems. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Cognitive Neuroscience program funds research on the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and behavior, typically linking physiological measures to behavior in ways that advance theory. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. Proposals focused solely on clinical populations or non-human animals without clear benefit to understanding humans are returned without review. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · $550K–$650K

This State Department (INL) program funds a newly established analytical center within the Bosnia and Herzegovina State Prosecutor's Office to combat transnational criminal organizations through data-driven analysis and investigative mentoring. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions; U.S.-based educational institutions must hold the relevant tax-exempt status. Awards range roughly from $550,000 to $650,000, with a deadline of August 17, 2026. Review the full announcement for additional eligibility details.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Faculty Award supports faculty new to post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) research who join a virtual research center for intensive mentoring and collaboration; applicants must designate an experienced Career Guide. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply on behalf of faculty, but the award is focused on individual investigators' research and career development. An investigator may be PI on only one such application. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Leveraging Research Award supports basic, translational, or clinical research that repurposes or expands existing research resources (such as a cohort, tool, or intervention not previously focused on post-traumatic epilepsy) to accelerate PTE understanding. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Research Partnership Award supports new or existing research partnerships that collaboratively address questions relevant to post-traumatic epilepsy; it requires at least two partnering investigators, with each PI named on a separate award. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Idea Development Award solicits novel, high-creativity research that opens a new direction for the investigator and advances understanding of post-traumatic epilepsy, especially for Service Members, Veterans, and their care partners; it is not intended to extend already-established lines of work. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), and investigators at all career levels may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Leadership Award seeks a Director and Deputy Director to lead a virtual post-traumatic epilepsy research center that mentors and networks new PTE investigators; it is a partnering mechanism requiring an initiating PI and a partnering PI, each named on a separate award. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply on behalf of qualified leaders. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

This NASA ROSES-25 Research Initiation Award (F.17) is open to U.S. institutions affiliated with NSPIRES, with non-U.S. organizations participating only on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. It funds new research efforts, with the total award capped at $300,000 over two years and proposals due August 18, 2026. Proposals are evaluated through a dual-anonymous peer review, and this is geared toward research organizations rather than individuals, nonprofits, or businesses.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program supports doctoral dissertation research in decision, risk, and management sciences, and proposals may only be submitted by Ph.D.-granting U.S. institutions of higher education on behalf of faculty. The principal investigator must be the dissertation advisor and the doctoral student serves as co-PI, so this is restricted to academia and not open to nonprofits, businesses, or independent researchers. No award amount is stated; the deadline is August 18, 2026.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network opportunity supports small-molecule drug discovery and development for nervous-system disorders, inviting neuroscience investigators who can collaborate with NIH-funded consultants and contract research organizations. Eligible applicants include a broad range of institutions (universities, minority-serving institutions, tribal entities, faith- and community-based organizations, and foreign organizations), so eligibility is relatively broad among research-capable organizations rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 18, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF Decision, Risk and Management Sciences program funds theory-grounded research on decision making by individuals, groups, organizations, and society, including regular awards, dissertation grants, and conferences. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 18, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $5K–$500K

This NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funds research institutions to host undergraduate students in active research projects; proposals are submitted by the institution (PI), not by students, and student participants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Awards range from about $5,000 to $500,000. The deadline is August 19, 2026. This is intended for research-capable organizations and faculty, not individual applicants.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Lupus Research Program Transformative Vision Award supports interventional research aimed at near-term improvement in the quality of life of people living with lupus; clinical trials are allowed but animal studies are not. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply. Applications must include preliminary data and at least one lupus consumer advocate on the team. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 24, 2026.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Lupus Research Program Idea Award supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to major advances relevant to lupus; clinical trials are not allowed and preliminary data are optional. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), and early-career investigators are explicitly eligible to serve as PIs. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 24, 2026.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Lupus Research Program Impact Award supports high-risk/high-reward research with potential to make a major impact on lupus research or disease; clinical trials are not allowed and preliminary data are encouraged but not required. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 24, 2026.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Lupus Research Program Transformative Vision Development Award supports planning, development, and pilot studies that generate preliminary data and demonstrate feasibility for a future interventional lupus study; it allows phase 0/1 clinical trials but not phase 2/3 trials or animal studies. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), and applications must include at least one lupus consumer advocate on the team. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 24, 2026.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $100K–$3.3M

This NSF Robert Noyce program supports recruiting and preparing K-12 STEM teachers for high-need school districts, and proposals may only be submitted by U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges), consortia, or U.S. nonprofits offering teacher education or residency programs. PI teams generally must include STEM and education faculty. Awards range from about $100,000 up to $3,250,000, with a deadline of August 25, 2026, so this is restricted to higher-education and certain nonprofit applicants rather than individuals or businesses.

DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office · Amount varies

This DARPA program (DICE) seeks to develop theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination of heterogeneous AI agents that can operate under human control in contested environments. Eligibility is broad in principle: all responsible sources capable of meeting the government's needs may submit a proposal, subject to the detailed rules in the BAA, so research organizations and companies may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 25, 2026. Review the BAA for full eligibility and proposal requirements.