Technology / Innovation Grants for Private University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 146 Technology / Innovation Grants for Private University — 59 open right now, across 57 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $99M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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146total grants
59open now
57agencies
$2.5K–$99Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award

The NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) program supports individual investigators who propose novel research projects with the potential to innovatively and creatively address new areas…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.041 ⏰ Jul 24, 2026
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)

The ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program will provide funding to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, system performance, intermodal connectivity, and…

🏛 DOT Federal Highway Administration 📋 CFDA 20.226 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026 💰 up to $12,000,000
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia

The program within SCA will aim to deploy American AI technology securely in U.S. partners’ strategic economic sectors and infrastructure.  The specific strategic economic sector(s) and organizations (including government, public institutions like utilities, and…

🏛 Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.108 ⏰ Aug 2, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

ROSES25: D.7 Strategic Astrophysics Technology

NOTICE: Amended May 8, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Notices of Intent are requested by June 25,…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.001 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Data Analytics & AI to Counter Global Diversion

This effort seeks to address multiple facets of export control challenges. The first component will analyze trade data, create exemplary visualizations (e.g., dashboards), and train export…

🏛 Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation 📋 CFDA 19.317 ⏰ Aug 21, 2026 💰 up to $5,901,000
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Data Analytics & AI to Counter Global Diversion

This effort seeks to address multiple facets of export control challenges. The first component will analyze trade data, create exemplary visualizations (e.g., dashboards), and train export…

🏛 Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation 📋 CFDA 19.317 ⏰ Aug 21, 2026 💰 up to $5,901,000
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OPEN 40 days left Hard to apply

Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative solutions in the technical area of materials analysis, including surface and bulk analysis of molecular structure,…

🏛 DARPA - Defense Sciences Office 📋 CFDA 12.910 ⏰ Aug 26, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many technology / innovation grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 146 technology / innovation grants for private university, of which 59 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 21, 2026 — about 4 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2.5K to $99M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse technology / innovation grants for private university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Technology / Innovation Grants for Private University

Private universities pursuing technology and innovation initiatives have access to 6,404 active grants, with typical awards ranging from $400,000 to $1.3 million. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, alongside the National Science Foundation and Air Force Research Lab, making this category robust for institutions with research-focused priorities.

Most opportunities here operate on a competitive basis, requiring rigorous proposal development. Cost-sharing demands remain minimal at just 3% of grants, easing budget planning. To sharpen your search, filter by support type—Research grants dominate this combination and will surface the most relevant opportunities for your institution's innovation goals.