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Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Create Infrastructure that will Enhance Research in Speci...

Deadline 09/12/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations to create infrastructure that will enhance research in specific science and technology areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 209255

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers Associated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Data Analysis P...

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants to USA and territories scientists, engineers, and educators associated with IHEs and nonprofit organizations for data analysis projects in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several we...

GrantWatch ID#: 216427

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International Research Network for Collaborative Studies Addressin...

Deadline 09/15/25 LOI Date: 01/15/25

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International collaborative research network affiliated with institutions in eligible regions for research addressing women's heart health. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217223
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Humanities Programs Related to Wars a...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for humanities programs related to wars and conflicts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support the study...

GrantWatch ID#: 160163
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research to Improve Accessibilit...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments for research projects to improve accessibility and inclusivity in STEM workplaces and education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209251
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs for Engineering Research Projects

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support IHEs and researchers who are typically unfunded, in order to broaden ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216434
Upcoming

Grants to USA Teachers, Scholars, and Researchers for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline 09/17/25

Grants of $8,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities an...

GrantWatch ID#: 151116

Grants to USA Humanities Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Strategic Planning Related to Clim...

Deadline 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs working in the field of humanities for strategic planning projects related to climate change. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 206227

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Field Research in the Hum...

Deadline 09/24/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for field research in the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research...

GrantWatch ID#: 191388

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educational Activities to Benefit Individu...

Deadline 09/26/25 LOI Date: 08/27/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational activities to benefit individuals from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209681

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Research, Education, and Healthcare

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible counties for programs in the areas of healthcare, education, and medical research. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact foundation staff pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 181711

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline 10/02/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to USA IHEs and Educational Nonprofits for Collaborative Research on Critical Health Is...

Deadline 10/03/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research or educational organizations for collaborative research projects that address critical issues in the fields of health and biomedicine. Funding is intended to support transdisciplinary studies in fields such as computers, behavi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193420

Grants to USA HBCUs in Multiple States to Improve Undergraduate STEM Education and Research

Deadline 10/07/25 LOI Date: 07/22/25

Grants to USA and Virgin Islands Historically Black Colleges and Universities to improve STEM education programs for undergraduate students. Applicants must submit a letter of intent or preliminary application, and complete required registrations, prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175415

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Racial Injustices and Sys...

Deadline 10/14/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and tribal and local governments for projects addressing racial injustices and systemic racism in the STEM field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197938
NEW

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Scientists for Research and Education Projects in Astronomy an...

Deadline 10/15/25

Fellowships to USA doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research projects. Applicants are required to register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for early-career researchers at eligible host instit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175937

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Government Agencies for Behavioral Re...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for behavioral research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance research-orient...

GrantWatch ID#: 215872

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Basic Research Regarding Chemica...

Deadline 10/17/25 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for basic research regarding chemical warfare agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that w...

GrantWatch ID#: 215612
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits to Develop Model Neuroscientific Res...

Deadline 10/17/25 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations to develop model neuroscientific research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217682
NEW

Grants to USA HBCUs in Multiple States to Increase Capacity to Pursue Scientific Research Proj...

Deadline 10/21/25 LOI Date: 07/10/25

Grants to USA and territories Historically Black Colleges and Universities in eligible states to increase capacity to pursue scientific research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and must ensure that required registrations are completed prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208809
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Engage Students in Science and Engineering Research

Deadline 10/27/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for collaborative science and engineering research activities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to engage undergraduate and graduate students i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174400

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects Related to Pain Management

Deadline 10/28/25 LOI Date: 09/28/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects related to pain management. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for basic and mechanistic research projects, projects to imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 216833
NEW

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Horticultural Projects

Deadline 10/31/25 LOI Date: 08/30/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for horticultural projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying for the grant. Funding is intended for program and project support, research, matching programs, and capital impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 168986

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research on Technology-Based Learning

Deadline 11/04/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal governments for research addressing new technologies in the field of education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed in advance of applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182497
Upcoming

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Postdoctoral Scientists for Training and Research

Deadline 11/05/25

Fellowships to USA early-career postdoctoral scientists at qualified IHEs and nonprofit organizations for training and research. Funding is intended to support career development to prepare scientists for future employment in the fields of academia, industry or private...

GrantWatch ID#: 175976

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research and Development Projects to Improve Pr...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal governments, and others for research and development activities to enhance PreK-12 STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 177489

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Scientific Research Proje...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and IHEs for scientific research projects related to neuroscience. Eligible proposals focus on either innovative research projects or projects to advance data sharing in the field. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 212262

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Services that Benefit Older Adults

Deadline 11/15/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for housing and human service programs that help improve the lives of older adults. Funding is intended for a range of programs within the focus areas of housing, health care, and nutritional support. Preference is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179437

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and For-Profits to Promote Scientific Research Careers

Deadline 01/28/26 LOI Date: 12/29/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and for-profit organizations to expand the workforce in the area of scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more. Funding is intended to support educational activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195215

Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Address Environmental Challenges

Deadline 01/31/26 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research related to environmental engineering and sustainability. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 193826
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs, Legal Research Organizations, and Sea Grant Programs for Research Projects...

Deadline 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education, legal research organizations, and Sea Grant programs for research projects related to marine law. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217692

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy in a Varie...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy in a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicial org...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities Around the World

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, empowering underserved communities, worker's rights, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138286
NEW

Grants to Local California Governments and Jurisdictions for Coastal Environmental Research an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to USA Public Media Stations to Increase Capacity Through Partnership Development

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA public television and radio stations and nonprofit organizations to facilitate multi-station partnerships, strategic alliances, and collaborations that will increase each station's capacities and abilities. Funding will be provided for smaller grants that...

GrantWatch ID#: 145997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance H...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Advocacy, Medical Research, Education, and Arts Progra...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, children's advocacy, medical research and initiatives, and the arts. Priority is given to proposals that involve specific projects with distinct goals, and grants that will have a notable imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 155284

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding island ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Travel Costs Related to...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal governments in multiple states to travel to arts performances. Applicants in the following states are eligible to apply: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160905
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Research Centers for Science and Mathematics...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will support...

GrantWatch ID#: 161529
NEW

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 161696
NEW

Grants to Israel Nonprofits, Academic Bodies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals for Activiti...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Israel nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, groups, and individuals for projects that foster safety in the workplace. Funding is intended to support activities, including research and training, that prevent accidents and...

GrantWatch ID#: 161803
NEW

Grants to Michigan K-12 Teachers for Educational Enhancement Activities in Space Science and T...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 and grants of up to $400 to Michigan K-12 teachers for professional enhancement and instructional supplies in science and technology-related fields. Funding is intended to support attendance at workshops and conferences as well as the purchase of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 162081
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate wi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canada nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825
NEW

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support general operations and projects within the focus areas of people with...

GrantWatch ID#: 162833

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits for Capacity Building Proj...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for organizations providing programs to benefit local residents. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Research Projects that Foster Financial Well-Being

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163638
NEW

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Develop New Humanities Projects for the Public

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to New York nonprofit organizations for the early-stage development of public humanities programs. Eligible uses of funding include but are not limited to, focus groups, research, consultations, partnership meetings, and professional development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163916
NEW

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Identify and Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, historic districts, publicly owned facilities, and historic churches and cemeteries in eligible locations for the identification and preservation of historic artifacts and sites. Funding is intended to support upcoming project...

GrantWatch ID#: 164520
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