Technology / Innovation Grants for Public University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 214 Technology / Innovation Grants for Public University — 64 open right now, across 79 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $550M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

Not sure which grants fit your organization? Try the Grant Finder — match in 5 questions →

214total grants
64open now
79agencies
$2.5K–$550Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program

The purpose of the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) is to support programs that provide for the purchase of AT, such as a low-interest…

🏛 Administration for Community Living 📋 CFDA 93.469 ⏰ Jul 22, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $700,000
View details →
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
View details →
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
View details →
OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Integrated Data Systems & Services

The Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program supports operations-level national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems and services that broadly advance and facilitate open, data-intensive and artificial intelligence-driven science…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.070 ⏰ Jul 28, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $30,000,000
View details →
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
View details →
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
View details →
OPEN 25 days left Hard to apply

Correctness for Scientific Computing Systems

Correctness for Scientific Computing Systems (CS2) is a joint program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The program addresses challenges…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 81.049 ⏰ Aug 11, 2026
View details →
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
View details →
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
View details →

Frequently asked questions

How many technology / innovation grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 214 technology / innovation grants for public university, of which 64 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 $550M, 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 public 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 Public University

The National Science Foundation leads innovation funding for public universities, supporting foundational research across computing, engineering, and physical sciences. Our directory currently lists 6,385 active grants matching both technology and public university criteria, with NSF among the most prolific funders in this space.

Most opportunities here follow competitive application models, with median awards between $500K and $1.4M—substantial enough to fund meaningful research initiatives. Cost-sharing requirements are minimal at just 3%, reducing institutional burden. To refine your search, filter by support type; research-focused grants dominate this combination and tend to offer longer project timelines than pilot programs.