Grants for Schools & Universities

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health opportunity to continue the Collaborative Islet Transplantation Registry (U01 mechanism; clinical trials not allowed). Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; registry/U01 awards typically go to established research institutions and may favor the current grantee. Review the full notice before applying.

U.S. Mission to Italy · $10K–$100K

Open to U.S. and Italian registered not-for-profits, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions; for-profit businesses are not listed as eligible. The U.S. Mission to Italy funds cultural and exchange programs (roughly $10,000 to $100,000) that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties, and every program must include a significant American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts/organizations. Priority areas include countering disinformation, STEM and entrepreneurship, American Studies, English language study, and media literacy.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Open to any type of entity (the NSF lists eligibility as unrestricted, though awards typically go to universities and research institutions). This U.S. National Science Foundation program funds fundamental engineering research in biophotonics, including deep-tissue imaging, optical sensing and biomarkers, neurophotonics, and low-cost, minimally invasive medical diagnostics and therapies. No award amount or deadline is stated here.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to NSF clarifications) for this National Science Foundation Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems program. It funds innovative research in circuit and system hardware, signal processing, communications, and sensing systems across applications such as healthcare, communications, transportation, energy, and security. No fixed award amount or deadline is stated, and standard NSF limits on foreign organizations apply, so awards typically go to U.S. institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health HEAL Initiative program on integrative management of chronic pain and opioid use disorder for whole recovery, focused on health systems. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; NIH awards of this kind typically go to research institutions and health systems rather than individuals. Watch for the official funding announcement before planning an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $300K–$800K

This NSF program is open to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs); for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply directly. It funds the design of novel or greatly improved research tools and methods (in bioinformatics, instrumentation, and research methods) that advance biological research broadly. Awards typically range from about $300,000 to $800,000, and the infrastructure produced must be useful to a community of researchers beyond a single team.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $1M–$1.5M

This NSF initiative funds research networks to advance K-12 mathematics education by combining the science of learning, education practice, and data science. It is open to U.S. institutions of higher education, U.S. non-profit non-academic research organizations, and federally recognized tribal nations; for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply directly. Phase I awards range from about $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, and Phase II is open only to Phase I awardees.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH opportunity (part of the HEAL Initiative) is a UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement to plan and run clinical trials within a Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network, and a clinical trial is required. Formal eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been posted yet, but NIH research awards of this type are typically limited to research institutions and academic medical centers, not individuals or small businesses. Confirm details when the full announcement is released.

Bureau of Land Management · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Joint Fire Science Program opportunity run jointly by USDA and the U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management) to fund wildland fire science research. It typically suits researchers and institutions working on fire management and ecology. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so applicants should monitor for the full solicitation.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA cooperative agreement (U01, clinical trials optional) for a REACHing Communities (REACH) Consortium. It is likely aimed at research institutions and organizations working on community health research; full eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal opportunity.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted small-grants opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Albania to support projects that advance youth activism and civic engagement, generally focused on or based in Albania. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet specified; U.S. embassy public diplomacy grants usually fund nonprofits, civil society groups, and educational institutions, often with a local geographic focus. The geographic limitation to Albania may disqualify most U.S.-based applicants, so review the official notice carefully.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH R25 program supports bioengineering research education and training (BRITE); clinical trials are not allowed. Formal eligibility, funding, and deadlines are not yet posted, but R25 education awards are generally made to universities and research institutions rather than to individuals or businesses. Confirm applicant eligibility and amounts when the full announcement is released.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant to operate an Engaging Older Adults Resource Center, providing national technical assistance and resources to support older-adult engagement. It is generally aimed at nonprofits, universities, and organizations with national capacity in aging services, not individuals. Specific 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 (U18) to support a Center for Research on Complex Generics, with clinical trials optional. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; based on the title it targets research organizations working on generic drug development. Review the official FDA/NIH listing for full terms once it is posted.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity cooperative agreement (U01) to expand education on the risks of skin-lightening products; clinical trials are not allowed. It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. FDA U01 education awards typically go to nonprofits, universities, and public-health organizations, so check the full notice for specific eligibility before applying.

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) federal opportunity from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support a Partnership for a Disaster Health Response System, which generally funds development of regional health care coalitions and infrastructure to respond to disasters and public health emergencies. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; these awards typically go to health systems, hospitals, and partnered organizations rather than individuals. Review the official notice when released to confirm who may apply.

Admin for Strategic Preparedness and Response · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Mission Zero / Military and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness grant from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, supporting partnerships that embed military trauma-care providers in civilian trauma centers to maintain readiness. Awards of this type generally go to civilian trauma centers, hospitals, and affiliated institutions rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA cooperative agreement (U01) to expand public education on the risks of skin-lightening products; clinical trials are not allowed. Awards of this kind generally go to nonprofits, universities, and public-health organizations with relevant outreach capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice before applying.

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.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living program (Projects of National Significance: Empowering Individuals) supports projects that promote independence, self-determination, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. These programs typically fund nonprofits, universities, and public agencies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before applying.