Grants for Schools & Universities

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH cooperative agreement (UG3/UH3, clinical trial optional) under PRIMED-AI to support translating AI/predictive models into clinical use. Awards of this type typically go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with qualified investigators, not to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so consult the official notice before planning an application.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant funds the national Data and Statistical Center for the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems program, which manages research data across participating TBI rehabilitation centers. Awards of this type typically go to universities and research institutions with strong data and statistical capacity, making eligibility narrow. Funding amounts and deadlines are not yet published, so review the official notice before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant funds a national training initiative for the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) network. Eligibility for UCEDD-related awards is typically limited to designated University Centers and closely affiliated organizations, making it narrow. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so confirm details in the official notice.

FAA-COE-JAMS · Up to $20M

This FAA Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials (JAMS) opportunity is restricted to member universities of the Center of Excellence, so most applicants will not be eligible. It funds research on composites and advanced materials for aircraft safety and certification, with awards potentially up to about $20 million across the program. The program is built around academic-industry-government cost-sharing partnerships, so expect a matching/cost-share expectation.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) program funds projects that integrate engineering research and education to strengthen and expand the U.S. engineering workforce, across formal classrooms, maker spaces, apprenticeships, and workplaces. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity), though NSF awards in practice typically go to universities and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so consult the full solicitation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH HEAL Initiative grant (IMPOWR BEACON Center) supporting integrated management of chronic pain and opioid use disorder for whole-person recovery. NIH center awards of this type generally go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with qualified investigators, not to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when released.

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Annual Program Statement from the U.S. Mission to Italy (Public Diplomacy Section), which funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties through cultural, educational, and exchange programming. These embassy programs are generally open to nonprofits, civil society groups, and educational institutions, often with a connection to Italy or U.S.-Italy collaboration. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the full notice before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant supports technical assistance, resource development, and program coordination to strengthen aging services for minority populations. Awards of this type generally go to nonprofits, universities, and similar organizations with relevant national capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so confirm details in the official notice.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Science of Organizations (SoO) program funds basic research that builds a scientific evidence base for how organizations form, operate, and become effective, across fields such as organizational theory, economics, sociology, and management. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity), though NSF awards in practice usually go to universities and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so check the full solicitation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity (ORACLE 3C) for research on chronic conditions, coinfections, and comorbidities in people living with HIV. NIH research grants typically go to universities, research institutions, hospitals, and nonprofits with a qualified principal investigator rather than to individuals or general small businesses. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so check Grants.gov for the full notice before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R01 research grant supporting Autism Centers of Excellence. NIH R01 awards generally go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when it becomes available.

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.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Research in the Formation of Engineers (RFE) program funds research that advances understanding of how people become engineers, supporting both Research Projects and Design and Development Projects. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity), though in practice NSF awards are usually made to universities and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified in this listing, so check the full solicitation.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, focused on research into community living and participation for people with disabilities. DRRP research awards typically go to universities, research institutions, and qualified nonprofits with disability-research capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when available.

Natural Resources · $50K–$800K

Open to government agencies, schools, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for aquatic invasive species work in Great Lakes states. Funds technical and financial assistance to identify, protect, conserve, manage, or restore habitat and species on public or private land within the Great Lakes Basin. Awards range from $50,000 to $800,000; no deadline listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH/National Library of Medicine cooperative agreement (U24) to operate a Network of the National Library of Medicine Training Center; clinical trials are not allowed. Awards of this type typically go to universities, libraries, and research institutions with relevant capacity, not to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when released.

Illinois Community College Board · Amount varies

Open to a broad range of eligible providers under WIOA Section 203(5): local educational agencies, community-based organizations, nonprofit agencies, institutions of higher education, libraries, public housing authorities, volunteer literacy organizations, and consortia of these entities. Funds adult education and literacy services, including help earning a secondary diploma, English language instruction, civics education, and career-pathway transitions for adults 16+ who lack basic literacy or English proficiency. No specific award amount is listed; applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver adult education services.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity to establish Silvio O. Conte Centers for basic neuroscience or translational mental health research. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; based on the title it is aimed at research institutions pursuing neuroscience or mental health science. Check the official NIH listing for full terms once the opportunity is posted.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH research project grant (U01) on ancient DNA for Modern Genomics, with clinical trials not allowed. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been released yet; based on the title it is aimed at research institutions conducting genomics research. Check the official NIH listing for full details when it is posted.