Education grants

156 grants for education projects are open right now. The next deadline is Tuesday, Oct 27. 9 grants are coming up.

These listings have an education category. The project topic does not establish who can apply: check whether the award accepts schools, nonprofits, businesses or individuals.

Due in January 2028

Apply by Jan 7, 2028

NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $50K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Up to $375K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

The Role of Work in Health Disparities in the U.S. (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 28, 2028

Blueprint MedTech Translator (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

Due in February 2028

Apply by Feb 8, 2028

NDEP STEM Open NFO

Department of Defense

Nationwide

$100K to $10M
Open

Due in May 2028

Apply by May 1, 2028

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Department of Commerce

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Individuals, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Alaska

$15K to $75K
Open
Apply by May 4, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by May 7, 2028

Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses

Nationwide

Open
Apply by May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses

Nationwide

Open
Apply by May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses

Nationwide

Open
Apply by May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses

Nationwide

Open
Apply by May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses

Nationwide

Open

Due in August 2028

Apply by Aug 21, 2028

Development of Interventions to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $3M
Open
Apply by Aug 25, 2028

Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

Due in September 2028

Apply by Sep 7, 2028

Exploratory Grants in Cancer Control (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 7, 2028

Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 7, 2028

Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Up to $100K
Open
Apply by Sep 7, 2028

Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Up to $125K
Open
Apply by Sep 30, 2028

FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service

Department of Commerce

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

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