Funding

Discipline(s): All

The Graduate School's Office of Research and Projects (ORP) is offering this monthly e-newsletter of foundation-sponsored grant opportunities available to support the diverse research and creative activities of all faculty.

Simons Foundation
Grant Opportunity: Synthetic Plant Biology
Summary: The Synthetic Plant Biology program is intended to support research that applies engineering principles and techniques to advance our understanding of how plants function. These projects can tackle a variety of goals, including the development of sensors to study plant physiological responses, the engineering of plants capable of withstanding inhospitable environments, genetic modifications that reveal the trade-offs inherent in plant growth and development, and many others.
Grant Cap: The maximum annual budget is $360,000, including indirect costs.
Deadline: July 30, 2026 (11am)
For More Information:  Link

Sociological Initiative Foundation
Grant Opportunity:  Linking Research to Action
Summary: The Sociological Initiatives Foundation supports social change by linking research to social action. It funds research projects that investigate laws, policies, institutions, regulations, and normative practices that may limit equality in the U.S. It prioritizes projects that address racism, xenophobia, classism, gender bias, exploitation, or the violation of human rights and freedoms. It also supports research that furthers language learning and behavior and its intersection with social and policy questions.
Grant Cap: Grant sizes normally range from $15,000 to $30,000
Deadline: August 14, 2026

For More Information: Link

U.S. Bank Foundation
Grant Opportunity:  Play Grants
Summary: We support organizations and programs that advance the following funding priorities, focusing on organizations that have an intentional approach to addressing immediate needs and economic barriers to success.  WORK – Small Business Development, Workforce Education & Financial Education.  HOME – Affordable Housing Development, Homeownership, Neighborhood Stability & Revitalization. PLAY – Artistic & Cultural Enrichment, Learning Through Play & Preserving, Protecting and Enhancing Outdoor Places to Play.
Grant Cap: Request what is needed for the project
Deadline: Rolling, submit letter of intent
For More Information:  Link

NVIDIA
Grant Opportunity: NVIDIA Academic Grant Program
Summary: The NVIDIA Academic Grant Program advances academic research by providing world-class computing access and resources to researchers. NVIDIA is requesting proposals from academic researchers who are working in the following subject areas: (1) Simulation and Modeling, (2) AI Training and Model Development, and (3) AI Inference, Agents, and Systems Software.
Grant Cap: Request what is needed for the project following the maximum amounts in specific expense categories
Deadline: Rolling with quarterly deadlines.
For More Information:  Link

Ameren
Grant Opportunity: Community Grants
Summary:  To make an impact in our communities, serve the underserved, and create a thriving region, Ameren awards grants and sponsorships to nonprofits that are working to address three core areas: meeting critical needs, helping communities thrive, and creating education and economic opportunities in our region.
Grant Cap: $500-$10,000
Deadline: Continuous
For More Information: Link

Interested in applying? Click here to contact ORP