Biological Sciences in Pennsylvania
Biological Sciences (47.074) awarded $160 million to recipients in Pennsylvania in 270 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.8% of the program's national total. The Pennsylvania State University received the most, $60.6 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$160 million
- Awards270
- Share of the program3.8%
- Rank among states7th of 53
- National total$4.2 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 87 | $34.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 80 | $28.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 77 | $25.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 71 | $38.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 69 | $34.0 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | Colleges and universities | 81 | $60.6 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 35 | $30.9 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 23 | $24.5 million |
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Colleges and universities | 16 | $6.3 million |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 12 | $5.4 million |
| Lehigh University | Colleges and universities | 12 | $5.0 million |
| Drexel University | Colleges and universities | 6 | $3.5 million |
| Villanova University in the State of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 10 | $3.2 million |
| Bryn Mawr College | Colleges and universities | 4 | $2.1 million |
| Moravian University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.6 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)
- Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
- Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)
- Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
- Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)
See all 25 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Biological Sciences money goes to Pennsylvania?
$160 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 270 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 7th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Biological Sciences money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is The Pennsylvania State University, with $60.6 million in 81 awards. Next are University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Can organizations in Pennsylvania apply now?
Yes, 25 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Biological Sciences 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