Science in Pennsylvania
Science (43.001) awarded $76.1 million to recipients in Pennsylvania in 224 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.6% of the program's national total. The Pennsylvania State University received the most, $51.1 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$76.1 million
- Awards224
- Share of the program1.6%
- Rank among states16th of 52
- National total$4.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 72 | $13.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 77 | $18.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 61 | $10.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 79 | $14.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 79 | $19.1 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | Colleges and universities | 116 | $51.1 million |
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Colleges and universities | 17 | $7.5 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Nonprofits | 19 | $6.5 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 14 | $3.4 million |
| Villanova University in the State of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 21 | $2.5 million |
| Drexel University | Colleges and universities | 10 | $2.3 million |
| The Corporation of Haverford College | Nonprofits | 10 | $833,022 |
| University of Scranton | Nonprofits | 2 | $777,541 |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Nonprofits | 5 | $479,281 |
| Bucknell University | Nonprofits | 1 | $193,117 |
Open opportunities under this program
- ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
- ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
- ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
- Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
- ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
- ROSES 2025: A.18 Geosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.17 Hydrosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.10 Astrophysics Theory
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Science money goes to Pennsylvania?
$76.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 224 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 16th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Science money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is The Pennsylvania State University, with $51.1 million in 116 awards. Next are Carnegie-Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education.
Can organizations in Pennsylvania apply now?
Yes, 12 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Science in other states
Other large programs in Pennsylvania
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant