Federal grants to University of Alabama
University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama received $758 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 646 awards. Its largest program was National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes, with $137 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $99.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$758 million
- Awards646
- Awarded in FY 2025$99.0 million
- Largest award$137 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 149 | $134 million |
| FY 2022 | 184 | $137 million |
| FY 2023 | 226 | $238 million |
| FY 2024 | 199 | $149 million |
| FY 2025 | 157 | $99.0 million |
Programs that fund University of Alabama
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes | 1 | $137 million |
| Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education | 3 | $110 million |
| Education Stabilization Fund | 2 | $86.3 million |
| Congressionally-Identified Projects | 1 | $44.5 million |
| STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 24 | $25.5 million |
| Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering | 4 | $25.3 million |
| Integrative Activities | 44 | $15.4 million |
| Engineering | 59 | $15.3 million |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships | 17 | $15.2 million |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences | 51 | $14.1 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | 29 | $214 million |
| Department of Commerce | 15 | $194 million |
| National Science Foundation | 292 | $108 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 112 | $80.3 million |
| Department of Defense | 37 | $48.1 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The university of Alabama, together with its partners, proposes to establish the cooperative institute for research to operations in hydrology (CIROH), a national consortium of 20 academic institutions and 8 partners. Ciroh aims to advance the national oceanic and atmospheric administration's (noaa' | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes | April 4, 2022 | $137 million |
| The university of Alabama permanent endowment fund to support the recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty in science and engineering | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education | June 14, 2023 | $50.0 million |
| The university of Alabama permanent endowment fund to support the recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty in science and engineering | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education | August 1, 2022 | $50.0 million |
| Higher education emergency relief fund - institutional portion | Education Stabilization Fund | February 19, 2021 | $48.2 million |
| Purpose/scope: the ua high performance computing center project, located at 709 johnny stallings drive, tuscaloosa, Alabama, will consist of new construction of an approximately 30,000 gsf building to serve the office of research and economic development (ORED), campus academic needs and strategic p | Congressionally-Identified Projects | September 5, 2023 | $44.5 million |
| Higher education emergency relief fund - emergency financial aid grants to students | Education Stabilization Fund | February 17, 2021 | $38.1 million |
| The purpose of the global water security program is to furnish data and expert analysis on the water security implications of seasonal to decadal weather and climate events in support of department of defense operational and strategic planning. In support of strategic planning efforts, the global wa | Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering | September 10, 2024 | $11.5 million |
| The university of Alabama develops an institute on policy and leadership, including a scholars program | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education | June 14, 2023 | $10.0 million |
| Hazard forecasting and costal resilience: harnessing and assimilating data and models for coastal communities | Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering | March 22, 2021 | $8.5 million |
| Application purpose: the crimson ride fleet while continuing to serve the community and offer rides to an increasing population on ua campus and from local communities is beginning to show signs of age. In the current fleet 15 diesel buses are at least 15 years old and overdue for replacement. Detai | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | July 1, 2024 | $7.9 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does University of Alabama get?
$758 million in 646 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives University of Alabama the most?
The Department of Education, with $214 million in 29 awards. The Department of Commerce and the National Science Foundation follow.
What is University of Alabama's largest federal grant?
$137 million under National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes, with its first action in the period on April 4, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund University of Alabama?
Its largest are National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education and Education Stabilization Fund.
Other grant recipients in Tuscaloosa
- Shelton State Community College
- Stillman College
- Whatley Health Services Inc
- City of Tuscaloosa
- Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc
- Tuscaloosa Housing Authority
- Tuscaloosa County Parking & Transit Authority
- Tuscaloosa CD Board of Education
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