Grants for Schools & Universities

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

The U.S. Mission to Italy's annual program statement funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties, typically through cultural, educational, and exchange-focused programming. These embassy public-diplomacy grants generally target nonprofits, educational institutions, and similar organizations, often with a connection to Italy or U.S.-Italy relations. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not listed here, so review the full program statement; note that embassy grants frequently restrict or limit eligibility for U.S.-based applicants and may favor local organizations.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This National Institutes of Health opportunity funds a coordinating center for a national resource network studying human auditory and vestibular (hearing and balance) disorders. It targets research institutions and academic medical centers with the infrastructure to coordinate a multi-site research resource, not 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.

U.S. Mission to the United Nations · $5K–$15K

Open to individuals, registered nonprofits, think tanks, civil society/NGOs, educational institutions, and governmental institutions based in Geneva or abroad, this US Mission Geneva Small Grants Program funds projects that promote US policy priorities at international organizations, such as lectures, exhibitions, exchanges, workshops, or public awareness campaigns. Awards range roughly from $5,000 to $15,000, all projects must include a US element or connection, and for-profit or commercial entities are not eligible. Cost-sharing is encouraged but not required.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH grant (U24) to operate the coordinating center for the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, and U24 coordinating-center awards typically suit established research institutions or organizations with library/network infrastructure. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

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.

Department of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M

Open to government agencies, schools/universities, and nonprofits working on wildlife and habitat projects. Funds restoration, conservation, and management of wild birds and mammals and their habitat, plus public access, hunter education/safety, and shooting range development. Awards range widely from $10,000 to $10 million; no deadline is listed, so check with the funder for current cycle timing.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecast notice for a future NIH U24 award to establish a Genome Sequencing Center for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program; no eligibility, description, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. This type of award is typically restricted to research institutions with genome sequencing infrastructure once the full NOFO is released.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

California charter schools (operating as nonprofits or public agencies) that serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals can apply for annual facility-cost grants through the State Treasurer's Office / California School Finance Authority. No specific award amount or deadline is listed here; availability is announced annually on the CSFA website, so applicants should check current-year details before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH grant to renew the National Institute on Aging Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN). Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, and coordinating-network awards typically require established research institutions; a renewal may also favor the current grantee. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH limited-competition grant (U19) on post-stroke vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia; clinical trials are not allowed. Because it is a limited competition, only specific pre-identified institutions are typically eligible to apply, and detailed eligibility, amounts, and deadlines have not been published. This is restrictive and not open to most applicants; review the official announcement on Grants.gov.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA research cooperative agreement (U01) to identify drug- and formulation-related factors causing alcohol-induced dose dumping in modified-release oral drugs; clinical trials are not allowed. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, and U01 mechanisms typically suit research institutions rather than general applicants. Confirm the full terms on Grants.gov once the announcement is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH grant supporting global collaborative research training on non-communicable diseases and disorders across the lifespan. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; research training grants of this type typically suit universities and research institutions, often with international partners. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $200K

Open to any type of entity (subject to NSF clarifications), this NSF MultiPLEx program funds ambitious international multilateral research partnerships that address grand challenges and require collaboration with at least two countries other than the US. Awards run up to about three years and typically start around $200,000; the funds support only the US research team, so international partners must seek their own national funding. This is well suited to US research institutions leading global collaborations.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental research on civil infrastructure resilience — buildings, water/wastewater systems, energy infrastructure, and transportation — including how these systems withstand climate change and extreme hazards like earthquakes and floods. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning most institution types can apply, though NSF's standard grant mechanisms are typically oriented toward universities and research institutions. No specific award amount or deadline is listed in this posting, so applicants should check the full solicitation for funding levels and submission windows.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $400K–$2M

Open to any type of entity (subject to NSF clarifications), the NSF RISBS program funds creation of computational tools and data infrastructure that enable basic social and behavioral science research, including major longitudinal surveys; it does not fund a PI's own research except in service of building the infrastructure. Awards range roughly from $400,000 to $2,000,000. In practice this large-award program is best suited to research institutions building shared data resources.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH limited-competition grant for the Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) program, aimed at strengthening research administration and infrastructure at institutions. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is typically restricted to specific institution types, and detailed terms, amounts, and deadlines have not been published. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH limited-competition cooperative agreement (U01, clinical trial required) to continue the COPE-AKI clinical centers studying care after acute kidney injury. As a limited competition for continuation, it is typically restricted to existing grantees in that network rather than open to new applicants. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, no clinical trial) for long-term data collection on antimicrobial use in animals. It is aimed at research institutions equipped to conduct long-term veterinary data collection, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, clinical trial required) to support a human abuse potential study of botanical kratom. It is aimed at research institutions able to conduct a clinical trial, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.