The CFR team is here to help members of the UNA community generate curated lists of foundation and institutional philanthropy opportunities. Contact us to learn about tools and foundations that support faculty, staff, and students. Please contact Amy Bishop at 256.765.4757 or abishop3@una.edu before approaching any foundation or private philanthropic funder.
Rural Technology Education Grants
Rural Technology Fund
We provide grants for Rural Technology Education projects and Assistive Technology projects. Most of our work manifests through our funding of teacher and student-led projects in public schools and libraries. Projects we fund are designed to help spark student interest in technology-based careers like computer science, computer engineering, information technology, programming, cyber security, robotics, or similar areas.
Deadline: Rolling
Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education
Alfred P Sloan Foundation
In selecting projects for funding, the Foundation seeks proposals for original initiatives led by outstanding individuals or teams. We are interested in projects that have a high expected return to society, exhibit a high degree of methodological rigor, and for which funding from the private sector, government, or other foundations is not yet widely available.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Area Development Grant Program
Appalachian Regional Commission
ARC’s Area Development program relies on a flexible “bottom up” approach to economic development, empowering Appalachian communities to work with their state governments to design impactful investment opportunities supporting our mission and investment priorities.
Deadline: Rolling
NATA: Professional Grants Program - New Investigator Grant
National Athletic Trainers Assn Research & Education Foundation
The NATA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), was incorporated in 1991 and established with grants from NATA and Johnson & Johnson. It is the only philanthropic 501 c(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession through research and education.
Deadline: Sept 1 (Pre-Proposal)
Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program
Novus Biologicals
Research is a critical component for the development and advancement in the life science community. We want to further scientific achievement by helping students who are interested in developing a career in science.
The Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program is awarded to students pursuing a degree in a science related field (Life Science, Medical Science, Health Science) twice a year. A $1500 scholarship will be awarded to one student for the fall and spring semesters.
Deadline: October 20. 2024
American Lung Association
Catalyst Award: $50,000/year for up to two years
For mentored early career scientists ascending toward independence, this award supports junior investigators conducting basic science, behavioral, clinical or translational research into lung health and disease.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods' Sponsorships & Donations Program
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe sports change lives. Sports increase confidence and motivate kids to stay in the classroom and aim for higher education. Sports help build character and teach life lessons that extend well beyond the playing field. DICK’S Sporting Goods proudly supports leagues, teams, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
Deadline: Rolling
