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National Science and Research Grants for Nonprofits

Nationwide grants for nonprofit research institutions, scientific collaborations, applied research, and research infrastructure.

What qualifies for this directory?

Listings must explicitly name an eligible nonprofit applicant type and contain clear science, research, engineering, or R&D evidence.

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Application effort

Light0
Moderate0
High65

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days7
31–90 days4
More than 90 days47
Rolling or not stated7
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)

NSF

The purpose of the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) is to support future leaders in mathematics and statistics by facilitating their…

Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Award
$190,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership

DOC-DOCNOAAERA

The Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA's mission, primarily through…

Deadline
Oct 26, 2026
Award
Up to $10,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

ONR FY27 NOFO for Young Investigator Program

DOD-ONR

The Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program seeks proposals addressing research areas (as described in the ONR Science and Technology Department section…

Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

DOC-NIST

The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. economic and…

Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)

NSF

This program will advance scientific community datasets to enable scientific discovery and innovation using artificial intelligence (AI) and other methods. Its goal…

Deadline
Nov 4, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF)

NSF

The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourage independence early in the fellow's career…

Deadline
Nov 4, 2026
Award
Up to $170,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

NSF

The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to transform the…

Deadline
Nov 4, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)

NSF

The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges…

Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

USDA-NIFA

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $10,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Research

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

USDA-NIFA

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $650,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Research

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

NSF

Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences…

Deadline
Jan 11, 2027
Award
Up to $47,500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program (HEGS)

NSF

The objective of the Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program is to support basic scientific research about the nature, causes, consequences, or…

Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Science

Original directory analysis

What the current science & research landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

65 opportunities are currently open and 0 are forecasted. Federal sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

7 verified opportunities have a captured deadline in the next 30 days. Applicants should prioritize eligibility confirmation and registration checks before drafting, especially when a federal submission system is involved.

Application workload

High is the most common estimated effort level, covering 65 listings. This estimate reflects captured registrations, attachments, narrative, budget, and cost-share signals—not a predicted number of hours.

This analysis is recalculated from the directory’s currently verified membership. Missing award amounts are excluded, and changing source facts can alter these patterns on the next aggregation run.

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Sources and method

Every listing retains its official source and must meet this directory’s current eligibility rules.

How listings and totals are calculated

Automated rules normalize source categories and identify funding-use phrases; each classification preserves its triggering text. Headline totals include only verified, currently relevant opportunities with explicit nonprofit evidence.

Aggregates refresh daily. The page’s last-modified signal changes only when membership, material source facts, statistics, or editorial copy changes. Missing award amounts are never treated as zero.

Frequently asked questions

How many science & research are currently available?

We currently count 65 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 65 are open and 0 are forecasted. The count changes when official sources add, close, or materially revise grants.

How does a grant qualify for this science & research page?

Listings must explicitly name an eligible nonprofit applicant type and contain clear science, research, engineering, or R&D evidence.

Are nationwide grants included?

Nationwide grants are included when the captured source explicitly indicates national availability and contains no conflicting location restriction.

How current is this directory?

Source records and aggregates are checked on a daily cadence. “New,” “closing soon,” and “recently changed” groups are calculated from the latest verified records; applicants should still confirm final terms on the official source before applying.

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