Current Funding Opportunities

Agriculture and Rural Development


National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Fiscal Year 2025

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355938
Department of Agriculture
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: October 18, 2024

This opportunity supports high-value projects that will help prevent the introduction and spread of foreign and emerging animal diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture.



Arts and Humanities


Collaborative Research

https://www.neh.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/Collaborative%20Research%202024%20NOFO.pdf
National Endowment for the Humanities
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: November 20, 2024
Sponsor Application Deadline: September 18, 2024

This program supports groups of two or more scholars seeking to increase humanistic knowledge through convenings, manuscript preparation for collaborative publications, the creation of scholarly digital projects, or the planning of an international
collaboration.



Conservation and the Environment


Model Intercomparison and Improvement for Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emission Estimation from Agriculture

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355871
Department of Agriculture
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

The Inflation Reducation Act greenhouse gas quantification work is organized into action areas that address core input received by Department of Agriculture from the Inflation Reducation Act Request for Information issued in November 2022. One of those action areas has as its overall goal to improve and advance models and decision support tools for assessing greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration conservation outcomes at various temporal and spatial resolutions – operational (e.g., farm/ranch/private forest), state, regional (Major Land Resource Area, state, group of states, etc.), and national scale.



Defense


Machine learning and Optimization-guided Compilers for Heterogeneous Architectures

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355873
Department of Defense

This opportunity seeks to build a new generation of compiler technology that can realize the full potential performance of a system comprising multiple heterogenous computational elements. It will accomplish this goal by 1) using data driven methods, machine learning (ML), and advanced optimization techniques to rapidly adapt compilers to new hardware components with little human effort and 2) developing new internal representations and programming languages that enable compilers to determine how to make optimal use of available hardware, rather than depending on humans to do so.

Proposal abstracts due August 22, 2024. Full applications due September 26, 2024.



Education and Outreach


Research Coordination Networks

https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/research-coordination-networks/nsf23-529/solicitation#pgm_desc_txt
National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation Research Coordination Networks (RCN) are designed to foster communication and promote new collaboration among scientists, engineers and educators with diverse expertise and who share a common interest in a new or developing area of science, engineering or technology translation. By encouraging the formation of new groups and networks, the RCN program will advance fields and create novel directions and opportunities for fundamental and applied research as well as science education.

Full applications are accepted anytime.



Engineering and Technology


Critical Facility Energy Resilience

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355876
Department of Energy
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

This opportunity will support large-scale deployment of innovative storage technologies at host sites containing critical infrastructure to support demonstration of promising technologies and validate their ability to provide resiliency benefits.


ROSES 2024: A.24 Weather and Atmospheric Dynamics

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={AD51F05C-F6B8-FB4A-B775-071B9A2BDC7E}&path=&method=init
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: November 8, 2024
Sponsor Application Deadline: October 2, 2024

This opportunity supports research to obtain accurate measurements of the atmosphere that help improve the understanding and prediction of weather at local, regional, and global scales.


Vehicle Technologies Office Batteries Funding Opportunity Announcement

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId95620a83-f5a4-4533-8f92-f0ae04e5939d
Department of Energy

This opportunity seeks applications for research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects to address priorities within the following areas: development of innovative battery chemistries and component materials, reduction of cascading battery fires, and battery electrode, cell, and pack manufacturing cost reduction.

Applicants will receive encouragement or discouragement to submit full applications. 



Fellowships, Awards, and Internships



Life Sciences


Functional Validation and/or Characterization of Genes or Variants Implicated in Substance Use Disorders (R21/R33 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-267.html#_Section%20III.%20Eligibility%20Information
National Institutes of Health
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
Sponsor Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

The purpose of this initiative is to support projects that functionally validate and/or characterize genes or variants involved in substance use disorder-relevant phenotypes.


Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research

https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/infrastructure-capacity-biological-research/nsf23-580/solicitation#pgm_desc_txt
National Science Foundation

The Infrastructure Capacity for Biology (Capacity) Program supports the scaling of or major improvements to research tools, products, and services that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at the National Science Foundation. The Capacity Program focuses on building capacity in research infrastructure that is broadly applicable to a wide range of researchers in three programmatic areas: Cyberinfrastructure, Biological Collections, and Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories.

Proposals are accepted at any time.


Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research

https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/infrastructure-innovation-biological-research/nsf23-578/solicitation#pgm_desc_txt
National Science Foundation

The Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research (Innovation) Program supports research to design novel or greatly improved research tools and methods that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Biological Sciences Directorate at the National Science Foundation. The Innovation Program focuses on research infrastructure that is broadly applicable to researchers in three programmatic areas: Bioinformatics, Instrumentation, and Research Methods.

Proposals are accepted at any time.


Toward ElucidAting MechanismS of HIV Pathogenesis within the Mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R01 – Clinical Trial Optional)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-25-024.html#_Section%20III.%20Eligibility%20Information
National Institutes of Health
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: November 21, 2024
Sponsor Application Deadline: October 21, 2024

This opportunity seeks to support multidisciplinary research teams with complementary expertise in HIV and pathobiology, pathophysiology, and/or metabolism in organs, tissues, and/or biological systems of specific interest to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.



Limited Submission Competitions


Agility Grants

https://www.ncpgambling.org/problem-gambling/agility-grants/
National Council on Problem Gambling
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 9, 2024
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: August 21, 2024

The Agility Grants program is the first-ever program to offer national grants in problem gambling prevention. More than $1 million in funding support will be granted from 2022 to 2024 to establish and enhance problem gambling prevention strategies. 

An organization may submit only one application to this opportunity. 

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/09/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.


Assisting Specialist Crop Exports: Provision of Maximum Residue Limit Information

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355572
Department of Agriculture
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 12, 2024
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: October 18, 2024

 This project aims to ensure access to maximum residue limits affecting U.S. specialty crop exports and promote understanding and awareness of maximum residue limits in key foreign markets. 

An applicant may submit only one application in response to this notice. 

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/12/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.


Bridges to the Doctorate Research Training Program (T32)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-232.html#_Section%20III.%20Eligibility%20Information
National Institutes of Health
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 19, 2024
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: September 27, 2024

The goal of the Bridges to the Doctorate Research Training Program is to promote broad participation in the biomedical research workforce by strengthening research training environments and expanding the pool of well-trained master’s students who transition to and complete biomedical Ph.Ds.

National Institute of General Medical Sciences will accept only one application per eligible organization.

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/19/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.


Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers Organizational Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-224.html#_Section%20III.%20Eligibility%20Information
National Institutes of Health
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 12, 2024
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: September 26, 2024

The goal of the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers Research Education Award is to support educational activities for Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers K99/R00 scholars that will equip them with the professional skills, and provide them with the appropriate mentoring opportunities and professional networks to allow them to transition into, advance, and succeed in independent, tenure-track or equivalent research-intensive faculty careers.

An institution may only submit one application. 

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/12/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.


Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations (S15 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-259.html#_Section%20III.%20Eligibility%20Information
National Institutes of Health
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 16, 2024
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: September 25, 2024

This opportunity invites eligible academic or research institutions to apply for funding support to purchase latest scientific equipment that will enhance and modernize research-supporting operations of existing shared biomedical research facilities.

An institution may submit only one application to this opportunity. 

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/16/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.


Offshore Wind National and Regional Research and Development

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355671
Department of Energy
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 12, 2024
Sponsor Application Deadline: September 3, 2024

The goals of this announcement are to address several major research priorities for offshore wind. The activities included hope to address ways to reduce costs for floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind systems, as well as improving operational capabilities through increased understanding of lightning risk.

An entity may submit only one concept paper to this announcement. Full applications may be submitted by encouragement only.

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/12/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.


University Nuclear Leadership Program, Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Distinguished Faculty Advancement Grant, and Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355612
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 12, 2024
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: September 6, 2024

This program provides funding for students and early career (untenured) faculty to support areas in nuclear-related fields, supporting various fields of study. The goal is to enhance the development of a workforce that will support the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities.

An institution may submit only one application in response to this announcement for each of the grant programs. If applying for more than one program, the institution must submit separate applications for each program.

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/12/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.


Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348022
Department of Veterans Affairs
Internal Notice of Intent Deadline: August 12, 2024
Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline: August 23, 2024

This funding opportunity issues grants to eligible organizations that provide transition services to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged and their spouses. Transition services include resumé assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services that lead directly to a successful transition.

There is a limit of one application per submitting organization serving the same participant population and in the same geographic service area.

If you are interested in developing a proposal in response to this funding opportunity, please complete a notification of intent to submit by 08/12/2024. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit https://research.unl.edu/limited-submissions-funding-programs/.