Grants for Schools & Universities

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH program (COMBINE, RM1 mechanism) supporting team-based, multidisciplinary and innovative neuroscience research. The RM1 mechanism is designed for integrated research teams at research institutions, so it is aimed at researchers rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, award sizes, and deadlines are not yet available; watch for the full announcement before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Thermal Transport Processes program funds fundamental engineering research on thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer, convection/diffusion/radiation, phonon transport, and related thermodynamics). Eligibility is unrestricted in type of entity, but in practice NSF research awards go to universities, research institutions, and qualifying organizations and businesses submitting strong research proposals. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not stated in this listing; confirm current deadlines on the NSF program page before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living program funds Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) for the ADA National Network, which provides information, training, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Awards of this type typically go to universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability research and technical assistance expertise. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Atmosphere Cluster funds fundamental research on atmospheric processes, including atmospheric chemistry, climate and hydroclimate dynamics, physical and synoptic meteorology, cloud and aerosol physics, and paleoclimate. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, though NSF proposals are in practice submitted by universities and research institutions; proposals are accepted at any time, with specific solicitations carrying their own deadlines. Award amount is not specified.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Projects of National Significance program from the Administration for Community Living, which supports projects advancing services and outcomes for people with developmental disabilities. ACL awards of this type generally go to nonprofits, universities, and state or other public agencies. Eligibility criteria, award amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted, so monitor for the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH training-grant program (D43) supporting research training in global infectious diseases. D43 awards generally go to U.S. universities and research institutions to build research-training partnerships, often involving low- and middle-income countries, rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility specifics, award amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted, so check the full announcement when it is released.

Administration for Children and Families - OFA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Office of Family Assistance) opportunity to establish a National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families, conducting research on employment and family stability programs. A single-center award of this type generally goes to a university or research organization with capacity to operate a national research center, making eligibility narrow. Funding amounts and the deadline have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH Shared Instrumentation Grant (S10) program funds the purchase of expensive, shared research equipment for use by multiple NIH-funded investigators; clinical trials are not allowed. Eligibility is limited to research institutions with a group of qualifying NIH-supported users, so individuals and businesses cannot apply. Award amounts and the deadline have not yet been posted.

Idaho Field Office · Amount varies

This is a Request for Information from the DOE Idaho Field Office, not a funding opportunity; it asks nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), higher education institutions, state governments, and small businesses to submit comments on nuclear energy research priorities via NEUP.gov. No funding is attached (amount shown as $0), so responding does not itself lead to an award. Eligible respondent types are broad, but this is input-gathering only, not a grant.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation Grants program from the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, supporting rigorous evaluation of teen pregnancy prevention approaches. Awards of this type generally go to research institutions, universities, and nonprofits with program evaluation expertise. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH research grant (R01) supports the Carcinogen Hazard Assessment Monographs Program, which evaluates and reports on substances that may cause cancer; clinical trials are not allowed. R01 awards typically go to universities and research institutions through a principal investigator rather than to individuals applying personally or to businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been published.

Natural Resources · $10K–$1M

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources State Wildlife Grant, which funds projects benefiting fish, wildlife, and their habitats — with priority given to species of greatest conservation concern. Awards range from $10,000 to $1,000,000.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH/NEI cooperative agreement (UG1) supports collaborative clinical vision research, funding multi-site clinical studies on eye and vision conditions; clinical trials are optional. Awards of this type go to universities, academic medical centers, and clinical research institutions rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been published.

Natural Resources · $20K–$6M

Open to government agencies, schools, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for invasive carp management in Illinois waterways under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Funds technical and financial assistance to protect, conserve, or restore habitat and species on public or private land in the Great Lakes Basin. Awards range from $20,000 up to $6 million; no deadline listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH opportunity supports research assessing the feasibility of incorporating mechanism-focused studies into multisite clinical trials of mind-and-body interventions for whole-person health restoration. Awards of this type go to universities and research institutions conducting clinical research rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

Natural Resources · $1K–$350K

Open to Illinois units of local government, universities, and nonprofit organizations for coastal planning, coastal hazards, habitat protection, and education/outreach projects. Private individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible, and applicants must be pre-qualified through the State of Illinois GATA grantee portal. This is a reimbursement grant, with awards from $1,000 to $350,000.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH cooperative agreement (U24) would support genomic community resources, such as shared databases or data infrastructure for the research community; clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity. Awards of this kind typically go to universities and research institutions with established genomics capacity rather than to individuals or small businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH cooperative agreement (U19) for complex, integrated, multi-component aging research projects, which fund large collaborative research programs. Awards of this type go to universities and research institutions able to coordinate multiple research cores and projects, not to individuals or businesses. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Cellular and Biochemical Engineering program funds fundamental engineering research on cellular and biomolecular processes, including metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, protein and enzyme engineering, and biomanufacturing. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, but in practice NSF proposals are submitted by universities and research institutions, with proposers expected to address potential biomanufacturing impact. Proposals focused on tissue engineering, organ culture, or disease models fall outside this program's scope. Award amount and deadline are not specified.