Biological Sciences in Virginia
Biological Sciences (47.074) awarded $78.8 million to recipients in Virginia in 165 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.9% of the program's national total. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University received the most, $38.0 million.
- Awarded in Virginia$78.8 million
- Awards165
- Share of the program1.9%
- Rank among states19th of 53
- National total$4.2 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 50 | $14.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 53 | $16.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 48 | $16.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 55 | $18.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 31 | $13.4 million |
Recipients in Virginia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Colleges and universities | 70 | $38.0 million |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Colleges and universities | 26 | $20.3 million |
| George Mason University | Colleges and universities | 13 | $4.6 million |
| James Madison University | Colleges and universities | 10 | $4.0 million |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Colleges and universities | 9 | $3.8 million |
| Virginia Institute of Marine Science | Colleges and universities | 7 | $1.9 million |
| College of William and Mary | Colleges and universities | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Randolph-Macon College | Colleges and universities | 3 | $967,698 |
| Hampton University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $940,774 |
| University of Richmond | Colleges and universities | 2 | $712,304 |
Open opportunities under this program
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
- 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 26 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Biological Sciences money goes to Virginia?
$78.8 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 165 awards. Virginia ranks 19th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Biological Sciences money in Virginia?
The largest recipient is Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, with $38.0 million in 70 awards. Next are Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia and George Mason University.
Can organizations in Virginia apply now?
Yes, 26 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 Virginia
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program