Grants for Schools & Universities

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA, R25) funds educational projects that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-K through grade 12) students and encourage interest in STEM careers. It suits universities, research institutions, and education-focused organizations that can run science education programs. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIAID Resource-Related Research Project (R24) opportunity funds the creation or support of shared scientific resources that benefit high-priority research in infectious disease and immunology. NIAID expects to use it infrequently, only when other funding mechanisms are not appropriate, so it is a narrow opportunity for research institutions. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible, though foreign components are allowed, and clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Research Education Program (R25) funds the development of courses, curricula, and educational methods that strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. It is aimed at institutions that can commit staff, facilities, and educational resources, and proposed activities must be distinct from any existing federally funded training grants (such as T32) at the applicant. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH award is open only to U.S. institutions located in IDeA-eligible states/jurisdictions (a fixed list including Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi and others) that grant doctoral degrees in health-related sciences or are NIH-funded biomedical research institutes. It funds the expansion and sustainability of existing Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence, building faculty, research projects, and core facilities. Eligibility is narrow: it is a limited competition by invitation, applicants may hold no more than three active COBRE awards, and foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIAID (U01) cooperative agreement funds the implementation of investigator-initiated, milestone-driven clinical trials that need enhanced oversight, optionally including mechanistic studies, for up to 5 (or extended 6-7) years. A clinical trial is required and only one trial may be proposed per application, so it suits research institutions ready to run a defined trial in infectious disease or immunology. Eligibility is comparatively open for NIH: foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are both eligible to apply, and foreign components are allowed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NCI (U01) cooperative agreement funds research using cancer epidemiology cohort studies to address gaps in cancer causes and survivorship, including cohort infrastructure, continued follow-up, and data/biospecimen sharing. It is aimed at research institutions running or analyzing large epidemiologic cohorts. Eligibility is comparatively open for NIH: foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, though foreign components as defined by NIH are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted under this NOFO.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

This NIH (R01) Bioengineering Research Grant funds multidisciplinary projects that apply engineering approaches to biomedical, clinical, or translational problems, with a stated budget up to about $500,000. It supports clinical trials that validate performance but excludes Phase III trials, conventional non-translational trials, and commercial production. Eligibility is relatively broad for an NIH grant: both foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, though foreign components (as defined by NIH) are not allowed.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

This NIH/NIDCR (U01) cooperative agreement funds investigator-initiated observational or biomarker validation studies that require prospective collection or continued analysis of data and biospecimens, with a stated budget up to about $500,000. It is aimed at research institutions in NIDCR (dental, oral, and craniofacial) mission areas. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted under this NOFO.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

This NIH (U01) cooperative agreement funds research into the human behaviors that affect oral and systemic health among people with chronic conditions, including projects that develop or test causal hypotheses, with a stated budget up to about $500,000. It is aimed at research institutions studying behavioral, biological, and psychosocial drivers of health outcomes. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted under this NOFO.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH career development award (K32) supports up to three years of mentored research and career development for early-stage postdoctoral scholars, with applications submitted around the start of the postdoctoral position. It is an institutional/mentored mechanism aimed at developing future independent investigators, so it suits universities and research institutions. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible, though foreign components are allowed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIAMS Small Grant (R03) is a limited competition restricted to existing recipients of certain mentored career development awards (K01, K08, K23, K25 or comparable federal/non-federal awards) in NIAMS mission areas. It provides up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for up to two years to support short, self-contained projects that help researchers transition to independence. Eligibility is narrow and by invitation, and only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible. Clinical trials are not allowed.

Air Force -- Research Lab · $0–$49M

This Air Force Research Laboratory funding opportunity supports university research and development in directed energy, with a program cost ceiling of roughly $49 million and a mandatory letter of intent required before full proposals. The announcement is aimed at universities (university assistance instruments), but full eligibility details are in the FOA itself, which applicants must consult. Because it is defense-focused, expect a security risk review as part of the selection process.

National Institute of Standards and Technology · From $10M

This NIST CHIPS R&D Office Broad Agency Announcement funds research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance U.S. microelectronics technology, with a stated floor of about $10 million per award. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, accredited universities, FFRDCs, and federal entities, but they must be domestic; individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible. Some foreign partners may participate as subawardees, subject to restrictions (foreign adversaries excluded). Given the large award size, applicants should review the full BAA for compliance requirements.

Munitions Directorate · Up to $750M

This Air Force (Munitions Directorate) Broad Agency Announcement funds research and development supporting air dominance, with a program ceiling reported up to roughly $750 million. Eligibility is described as unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement, making it broadly accessible to businesses, universities, and nonprofits. Because it is defense-focused R&D, applicants should expect security and compliance requirements and should review the full BAA for specifics.

Naval Supply Systems Command · $0

This Naval Postgraduate School opportunity funds basic and applied STEM research (not hardware procurement or development of a specific system). Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than universities, so it is restricted to academic and nonprofit research organizations. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a white paper to NPS for feedback before submitting a full proposal through Grants.gov. No award amount is specified.

Washington Headquarters Services · $50K–$20M

The Department of War Cyber Service Academy funds accredited U.S. institutions of higher education to run institution-based scholarship programs in cyber-related disciplines, with awards from $50,000 up to $20 million. Eligibility is restricted to institutions formally designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program; schools without that designation cannot apply. Proposals may also request modest support for faculty development, lab improvements, and curriculum. Review Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for complete eligibility requirements.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-IP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not state award amounts or program specifics. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility if you have not held a prior award.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-SH-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or detailed requirements listed. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new organization.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-OT-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is listed as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or specific requirements provided. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new organization.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC global health research opportunity (RFA-GH-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The listing is a placeholder with minimal detail and no stated award amounts. Because such CDC RFA placeholders are typically used for renewal-type applications, verify with CDC whether new applicants are eligible and what the actual program scope is.