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U.S. National Science Foundation · $1.5M–$6.5M

This National Science Foundation program funds Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes as national resources that advance research in mathematics and statistics and broaden participation, with awards ranging roughly from $1.5 million to $6.5 million. Only U.S.-based non-profit non-academic research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education may apply; multi-institutional consortia are allowed but one entity must take overall management responsibility. Individuals and for-profit firms are not eligible.

Air Force -- Research Lab · Up to $24.9M

This Air Force Research Laboratory opportunity (CANVAS) funds research on coordinating austere/edge computing nodes through virtualization and analysis of data streams, with a ceiling reported up to roughly $24.9 million. No Grants.gov submissions are accepted; all applications must follow the instructions in the linked SAM.gov announcement, which also holds the full eligibility details. Prospective applicants must review the SAM.gov notice to determine whether they qualify.

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 · 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 (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.

Air Force -- Research Lab · Up to $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.

Air Force -- Research Lab · Up to $99M

This Air Force Research Laboratory opportunity funds research in automated knowledge discovery and information retrieval, with a ceiling reported up to roughly $99 million across the program. Note that no Grants.gov submissions are accepted; all applications must follow instructions in the linked SAM.gov announcement, which also contains the full eligibility details. Because the eligibility criteria are not stated here, prospective applicants must review the SAM.gov notice to confirm whether they qualify.

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy · $5M–$20M

ARPA-E's SCALEUP READY program funds the scale-up of promising clean and advanced energy technologies, with awards in the range of roughly $5 million to $20 million. It targets organizations developing transformative energy technologies aimed at improving U.S. energy security, efficiency, and emissions. Specific eligibility is set out in the NOFO (Section II.A.) available on the ARPA-E eXCHANGE site; applications must be submitted through that portal rather than Grants.gov, and cost-share is typical for ARPA-E awards, so review the NOFO before applying.

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.

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.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · $200K–$10M

This Army Research Office program funds collaborative basic research (mechanical, mathematical, physical, life, and materials sciences, among others) conducted jointly by ARO scientific staff and outside institutions, with awards ranging from $200,000 to $10,000,000. It is limited to institutions of higher education with recognized research capability in the listed scientific fields; individual applicants and non-academic organizations are not described as eligible. The deadline is not imminent (2030).

State Water Resources Control Board · $1–$15M

This program is open to California local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public utilities, state-recognized Native American tribes, and mutual water companies. The State Water Resources Control Board funds construction (and, for large-scale projects, planning and design) of recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, and related water-reuse infrastructure, with awards ranging from $1 up to $15 million. Operation and maintenance costs are not eligible, but all community types, including non-disadvantaged and disadvantaged, may apply. The application deadline is July 1, 2027.

Off of Temp & Disability Assi · Up to $30M

New York's Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants, run by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, funds governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations to provide work-focused education and training services to low-income New Yorkers receiving SNAP benefits, with awards up to $30,000,000. The program reimburses only half of eligible contract payments with SNAP Employment & Training funds, meaning applicants must contribute matching non-federal resources for the rest. The deadline is July 22, 2030.

Idaho Field Office · Up to $3M

This Department of Energy program awards cooperative agreements (up to $3,000,000) to accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities to administer nuclear-energy-related scholarships and fellowships on behalf of selected students; the funding is not given directly to individual students or businesses. Eligibility is limited to private and public/state institutions of higher education. The deadline is not imminent (2030).

National Park Service · $300K–$15M

The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program funds land acquisition and the development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying urban and tribal areas, with awards from $300,000 to $15 million. Only State and Territorial Lead Agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, and Alaska Native corporations may apply directly; local governments, park districts, and Native Hawaiian organizations must apply as sub-recipients through a State/Territorial Lead Agency or Tribal Government. Projects must be in a qualifying area (an urban area of 25,000+ population or a tribal/Native community area), require a dollar-for-dollar 50% non-federal match, and must protect the site for public recreation in perpetuity.

National Park Service · $250K–$3M

The National Park Service's Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) funds outdoor recreation land acquisition near military installations, with awards from $250,000 to $3 million. Only State and Territorial Lead Agencies (the LWCF agency designated in each state and territory) may apply directly; other state agencies, federally recognized tribes, and local governments must apply through their State or Territorial Lead Agency as sub-recipients. This is a narrow program: projects must include land acquisition, sit within a designated REPI Partnership Opportunity Area or Sentinel Landscape, carry a military commander's letter of support, and protect the site for public recreation in perpetuity. It also requires a dollar-for-dollar (50%) match, though Department of War REPI funds may be used to meet that cost-share.

Community & Economic Development · From $500K

The Solar for Schools Program funds solar energy system installation for Pennsylvania schools, including school districts, charter schools, career and technical schools, trade schools, and community colleges, covering equipment purchase, permits, energy storage, and utility interconnection costs. Grants start at a minimum of $500,000, making this a large-award program limited strictly to educational institutions.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $475K

This State Department (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) program funds U.S. presentation at international architecture biennales, showcasing American architectural designs to foreign audiences in support of U.S. foreign policy. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. The award is fixed at $475,000.

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · $1M–$10M

The State Department TIP Office invites applications for international projects to combat human trafficking by prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing trafficking, aligned with U.S. strategy and country-specific recommendations. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. Awards are large, ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.