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External Grants

grants.gov

Federal funding opportunities on Grants.gov are for organizations supporting the development and management of government-funded programs and projects.

Department of Defense

The Department of Defense supports fundamental and applied research through its branch agencies.

Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy supports research and development through various programs.

National Institutes of Health

NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world.

Types

  • Parent Announcements
    Parent announcements (For Unsolicited or Investigator-Initiated Applications) are broad funding opportunity announcements allowing applicants to submit investigator-initiated applications for specific activity codes. They are open for up to 3 years and use standard due dates.
  • PAs
    Program Announcements are funding opportunities issued by one or more Institutes and Centers to highlight areas of scientific interest.
  • RFAs
    Requests for Applications are funding opportunities issued by one or more Institute or Center to highlight well-defined areas of scientific interest to accomplish specific program objectives.

Guides

NIH Feed

NIH Funding RSS Feed

Abstract and Award Data by Agency

Provides abstracts, funding totals and program information.

Searchable Sites

Industry-Sponsored Research

Halo is an R&D marketplace that connects innovators with real-world challenges from companies across industries—from advancing sustainable agriculture and food systems to developing new materials, processes, and technologies.

WVU is registered, and our researchers are encouraged to explore and apply for research partnership opportunities. Registration is quick, and each initial application typically takes less than 30 minutes. New opportunities are posted regularly.

Halo Registration

Deadline: November 28

  • Sensitive skin protection and recovery
    Kimberly-Clark
    New or nature-inspired technologies that reduce the occurrence and severity of diaper rash in babies, focusing on prevention, calming irritation, and accelerated recovery.
  • Photoresists for extreme ultraviolet lithography
    Private Company
    Novel EUV photoresist materials with high sensitivity and reliable patterning below 20 nm pitch.
  • Innovative approaches to boost particle-surface adhesion and stability
    Private Company
    New methods to understand and control particle–surface interactions, improving deposition, adhesion, and long-term stability.
  • Enabling bleach-compatible, recyclable PET packaging
    Altium Packaging
    Materials, additives, or multilayer structures that withstand bleach exposure while remaining recyclable and compatible with existing molding platforms.
  • Advancing circularity through collection models for absorbent hygiene products
    Kimberly-Clark
    Technologies and partnerships to shift disposal of diapers, wipes, and hygiene products from linear to circular systems.
  • Novel actives for insect and nematode control
    BASF
    Next-generation active ingredients, proteins, and RNA-based molecules targeting key agricultural pests and nematodes.
  • Compostable materials for absorbent hygiene products
    Kimberly-Clark
    Compostable, bio-based materials and adhesives to replace components in baby diapers while maintaining softness and performance.
  • Carbon sequestration in lawns and gardens
    Private Company
    Technologies that enhance carbon capture in lawns and gardens.
  • Ultra-thin coatings for low-friction applications
    Private Company
    PFAS-free coating technologies delivering ultra-thin, low-friction, durable adhesion on high-aspect ratio stainless steel blades.
  • Novel vaccines and enabling technologies for avian infectious bronchitis
    Private Company
    Vaccine and enabling technologies supporting rapid development, mass administration, and improved safety and efficacy in poultry.
  • Enhancing crop quality and nutrition monitoring
    OCP Nutricrops
    Solutions and tools to improve and monitor the nutritional quality of crops from soil to harvest.
  • Boosting nitrogen use efficiency
    OCP Nutricrops
    Sustainable technologies that improve nitrogen uptake and reduce environmental losses while maintaining yield.

Deadline: January 9

  • Microbial-based oral health solutions for companion animals
    Private Company
    Microbial-based solutions improving oral health in dogs and other pets by reducing plaque, halitosis, and gum inflammation.
  • Optimizing chocolate texture
    Cargill
    Ingredient and process innovations to match the texture of chocolate from Brazilian cocoa beans to West African standards.
  • Protein ingredients for clear and transparent beverages
    PepsiCo
    Protein ingredients that enable clear, shelf-stable beverages at neutral pH from dairy, plant, or alternative sources.
  • Advancing abiotic stress resilience in lawn and garden systems
    Scotts Miracle-Gro
    Technologies that enhance resilience to heat and drought by strengthening roots and improving soil and water-use efficiency.
  • Novel approaches mimicking the sensory attributes of alcohol
    Private Company
    Compounds and ingredients that replicate alcohol’s sensory effects—sharpness, warmth, tingling, and mouthfeel—in non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Magnetic property testing of synthesized solid materials
    BASF
    Partner capabilities to measure ferromagnetic strength of synthesized solids.
  • Optimizing fermentation manufacturing processes
    Cargill
    Process and equipment innovations to improve fermentation performance for ethanol, organic acids, and polyols.
  • Integrated system for high-accuracy liquid dispensing and mixing
    Private Company
    Commercial or custom-engineered systems for precise micro-dosing and mixing of liquids without cross-contamination.