Funding Opportunities

First deadline is 12/29/25. MA3 (Modernizing Academic Appointment and Advancement), is a partnership with awards of $250,000/2 years for Tier 1 (institutional level) | $50,000/2 years for Tier 2 (department, center/institute level)

Deadline is 12/8/25. Scaling Pathways to Homeownership with transformative solutions that expand access to affordable homeownership across the U.S.

First deadline is 12/1/25. Sustainable Materials Management, for research that advances sustainable solid waste management across various areas

Limited Submission, first deadline is 11/19/25. For US schools to submit humanities-based projects that focus on either of these two areas: "Unruly Intelligences", focusing on the cultural or ethical dimensions of AI, or "Normalization and Its Discontents," examining societal norms and consequences.

First deadline is 11/7/25. Kimberly-Clark Corporation seeks innovative ways to improve diapers and personal hygiene products. There are three opportunities, focusing on improving diapers to protect skin from diaper rash, reducing the environmental impact by moving from linear to circular, more sustainable systems, making diapers and similar products compostable.

Deadline 11/7/25. Identifying innovative materials, additives, coatings, or multilayer structures that enable PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers to safely package bleach while remaining recyclable. The goal is to replace HDPE with PET, offering advantages like clarity and lightweight design, but typically degrades when exposed to bleach. Proposed solutions must ensure 12-month bleach compatibility, be compatible with blow-molding processes, and meet recyclability standards. Ideal submissions will be commercially scalable and cost-competitive with HDPE.

Deadline 11.5.25. Seeks innovative technologies that enhance carbon sequestration in turfgrass and garden environments. Focus areas include microbial soil enhancers, biochar, natural amendments, turfgrass genetics, and novel soil treatments that improve root depth and carbon capture. Deliverables must include field validation or credible data, a clear path to commercial scalability, and alignment with sustainability goals.

Deadline 1/7/26. Three key focus areas: Education, Arts & Culture, and Environment. Grants will support innovative, community-focused programs, specifically those serving K–12 students in underserved areas. Programs that encourage hands-on learning and offer opportunities for Applied Materials employee engagement are especially encouraged.