Grants for Schools & Universities

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health cooperative agreement supporting specialized research centers focused on aging and/or Alzheimer's disease and AD-related dementias (ADRD). It is aimed at research institutions and academic medical centers with the capacity to run a multi-project center, not individual applicants. Center awards of this type are typically large and highly competitive, and full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

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.

U.S. Mission to Spain · $25K–$75K

The U.S. Mission to Spain's Public Diplomacy program funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Spain ties around themes such as climate action, study in the U.S., NATO and security cooperation, entrepreneurship and STEM, media literacy, and human rights. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, educational and cultural institutions, civil society and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, professional associations, media outlets, governmental and international organizations, and individuals based in Spain, Andorra, or the U.S.; Spanish or Andorran organizations must be registered in their home country. For-profit businesses are not eligible, and awards range from about $25,000 to $75,000.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) funding opportunity from the federal Administration for Community Living to demonstrate and scale person-centered falls-prevention approaches delivered through partnerships between clinical providers and community organizations. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; based on similar ACL programs, applicants are typically aging-services agencies, nonprofits, health systems, and universities rather than individuals. Check the official notice when it is released for exact eligibility and funding terms before investing time in an application.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (Children's Bureau) focused on technology-enhanced recruitment and matching of adoptive families. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; ACF awards of this type typically go to nonprofits, public child-welfare agencies, and universities rather than individuals. Check the official notice when released for exact eligibility and application details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH P20 opportunity is a limited competition aimed at schools and colleges of nursing that currently receive limited NIH funding, intended to help them build community-partnered nursing research centers. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published since this listing is still in forecast status, so interested institutions should watch for the formal funding opportunity announcement.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Plant Genome Research Program funds genome-scale plant biology research and related tools/technology development, and is restricted to U.S. nonprofit research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education. General nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals are not eligible. No specific funding amount is listed for this program.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

Illinois' Urban and Community Forestry Program (FY24) provides technical and financial assistance to communities for managing trees and related natural resources, open to public and private colleges/universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education from that category), and government organizations. No award amount or application deadline is listed, so applicants should confirm current funding levels with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH program to fund the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers, which support coordinated aging research and the development of new investigators focused on maintaining independence in older adults. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; these center awards are typically limited to universities and academic medical centers with established aging-research programs. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding terms.

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

NSF's Engineering Design and Systems Engineering program funds fundamental research on design science and systems science, covering topics such as design optimization, robotics, and design cognition. Eligibility is unrestricted among standard NSF applicant categories, effectively meaning research institutions and research-focused organizations. No specific award amount is listed for this solicitation.

Aging · $15K–$30K

State and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based nonprofits, hospitals, and colleges/universities can apply for this Illinois Aging Department program (Older Americans Act Section 411; state agencies also eligible under ACA Section 2042). It funds mentoring and internship programs within Adult Protective Services provider networks to build a pipeline of trained staff and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Awards range from $15,000 to $30,000.

Natural Resources · $30K–$2M

Open to government agencies, schools, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for fish and wildlife management activities tied to Upper Mississippi River Asian carp control, in line with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office priorities. Awards range from $30,000 to $2 million. No deadline is listed; broad eligibility across organization types.

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 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.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) opportunity from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity related to the NFRP (Neurofibromatosis Research Program) outreach and invitation for response, which is part of the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; DoD medical research awards typically support investigators at universities, research institutions, and similar organizations. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and submission requirements.

Air Force Academy · Up to $99M

The U.S. Air Force Academy uses this Broad Agency Announcement to fund research that supports cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission needs across diverse fields such as hypersonics, cybersecurity, spatial disorientation, athletic performance, and homeland defense. It is open to non-government firms and partners (universities, businesses, and other non-federal entities); federal agencies are not eligible and should pursue internal government channels instead. The stated award range is very broad (from $0 up to about $99 million), so funding varies widely by project, and applicants typically begin by submitting a white paper.

Natural Resources · $10K–$800K

Open to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits for fish and wildlife habitat development and implementation projects, with priority for species of greatest conservation concern (including species not hunted or fished). Awards range from $10,000 to $800,000; no deadline listed.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program, Projects of National Significance focused on Health Equity, which typically funds projects that improve services and outcomes for people with disabilities and older adults from underserved groups. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; ACL national-significance projects usually go to nonprofits, universities, and public agencies rather than individuals. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health program to fund Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR), which provide shared infrastructure and core services to support coordinated HIV/AIDS research at institutions with substantial existing NIH HIV funding. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted yet; programs like this are normally limited to universities and research institutions with established HIV research portfolios, not individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact requirements before planning an application.